Do you want to start your own business? Do you need to rent an office? Do you need to start a start-up or a new business group?
Are you a salesman and have just obtained the resale of a distant company and want a work base?
Before you think about renting an office, read on... we interviewed Amedeo Valoroso, sole director of DAT immobiliare, the company that manages the OfficeNow Business Center in Cairate, in the province of Varese near Malpensa international airport.
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Why not rent an office?
“My opinion is that the traditional rental contract, the 6+6 year one, is now obsolete. Of course, it is still great for already established companies, with a constant number of employees. But new companies, dynamic ones, those that want to grow, may find such a rigid rental contract disadvantageous. There must be the possibility to grow bigger, but also the possibility to contract or even exit without too much expense.
New companies want to concentrate on their core business, leaving to others the burdens and time needed to pay expenses, bills, clean and maintain the premises, etc...
The economic aspect is also important. The amount of rent for an office depends a lot on the area, obviously. But let's make some general assessments: the table simulates the cost of renting a small office with a traditional 6+6 year contract.
| Expense item | Monthly price € |
| Example of a monthly fee | 350,00 |
| Condominium expenses, waste tax | 60,00 |
| Heating, air conditioning | 90,00 |
| Water, electricity, internet, etc... | 100,00 |
| Cleaning, various maintenance | 100,00 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES PER MONTH (excluding VAT) | 700,00 |
Here is the alternative: renting a Furnished Office in a Business Center. Let's see the same cost table (example of OfficeNow Business Center tariff for an office with 1-2 workstations, per annual contract):
| Expense item | Monthly price € |
| Example of a monthly fee | 500,00 |
| Condominium expenses, waste tax | 0,00 |
| Heating, air conditioning | 0,00 |
| Water, electricity, internet, etc... | 0,00 |
| Cleaning, various maintenance | 0,00 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES PER MONTH (excluding VAT) | 500,00 |
The price of renting a Furnished Office in a Business Center, compared to a standard 6+6 year rental, is considerably more competitive. The reason is simple: many costs which, in the case of a traditional rental, the Customer must bear personally (electricity, condominium expenses, heating, internet, telephone, cleaning, maintenance, etc.), are shared out in a Business Center between multiple Users who use the service. The flat rate allows you to dedicate yourself to your work without further worries.
In addition, there is the possibility of having more modern rooms, meeting rooms with maxi screens, waiting rooms, break area to be able to eat the meal brought from home, warehouse spaces and many other services. In short: more advantages and less expense. The contract is very flexible and allows you to rent only the most useful services to the customer and, above all, for the time he needs."
Are all Business Centers the same?
“I would say no: there are more modern Business Centers, with more functional rooms and others that are obviously less so. The services are different, as is their strategic position. I always recommend a visit to the offices before comparing the prices of the various Business Centers. I also recommend asking for proof: it is best for the Client to personally check the comfort of the offices and also, for example, the effectiveness of the internet connection.
A further aspect that I recommend checking is the quality of the office neighbors and the tranquility of the environment. It must be considered that some Business Centers stipulate daily contracts with completely unknown customers. For us at OfficeNow, customer experience and satisfaction come first. For this reason, OfficeNow, unlike conventional Business Centers, only accepts referenced customers, with package plans, or monthly, half-yearly and annual contracts.
This guarantees the utmost professionalism of all those who rent the offices and avoids the hotel effect typical of other structures."
Interview published on: ProntoPRO.it