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Temporary Office Space Key Terms

Temporary office space key terms can help you understand different types and features available
By Heather Topham Wood, Freelance Writer Temporary office space is required when a company needs a work space for a short period of time. Instead of purchasing the temporary office space, the business owner will likely look into leasing options.
 

Different companies offer temporary office space locations with both long and short term arrangements. You can find a large range of features available with temporary office space and looking at the key terms can help you make your choice.

Personalized telephone answering services

Personalized telephone answering service is an amenity that you will often find in ads for temporary office space. Personalized telephone answering services can include your own phone lines and programmable voice mail, as well as a greeter to take client calls.
Try: As a perk, Office Suites Plus has personalized telephone answering services for their temporary work spaces.

Executive office suite

An executive office suite is a private suite of rooms that can be leased out by the property owner. Executive suites can also be used on a temporary basis but typically include more top level amenities, like signage and use of Internet and fax services.
Try: Corporate Park provides details on their temporary executive office suite program.

Virtual office space

Virtual offices are ideal for businesses that require a physical address to operate as well as occasional use of an office. The leasing company will give you a set number of hours of use of the temporary space and a listing of other features included with the lease.
Try: Learn about virtual office space features from Premier Business Centers. Get more details about virtual offices from Davinci Virtual Office Solutions.

Extension options

Extension options give the renter an option of extending the temporary office space's lease, should you need the space longer than anticipated.
Try: Office Finder has an office space planning checklist to help you with all the aspects of finding a temporary work space, including information on extension options.

Project office

A project office is a temporary office that is used solely for the completion of a particular project. Team members can use the facility for the duration of the project and then return to their normal office.
Try: Wise Geek has an overview of what consists of a temporary office including a focus on the uses of a project office.

Business Centers

Business centers are larger buildings which can house multiple offices and work stations. A business center may also include amenities like conference rooms, reception areas, mail handling solutions, and phone services.
Try: Executive Suite defines business centers and discusses how they relate to temporary office space.