Finding and leasing office space can be a daunting and time-consuming task for businesses, particularly startups and small businesses with a limited budget. For that reason, it is invaluable to find an expert in the field like L.B. Andersen to make this process as easy and seamless as possible! As an entrepreneur, you need a trusted commercial real estate company to navigate the ins and outs of renting commercial space. We will help you avoid potential mistakes that can lead to consequences that may negatively affect your business. The process of leasing office space can be seamless, especially with a trusted partner like L.B. Andersen. Our agents can help you to review …
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An office space is critical for your business because it gives your company a unique identity. It provides opportunities to create a reliable organizational culture while retaining good talent. A physical office space ensures employees' collaboration, communication, and innovation, increasing productivity while improving the business's bottom line. An office is an integral part of your work environment because it positively impacts your team's efficiency, productivity, culture, collaboration, and wellbeing. Here are a few benefits of renting office space. An Office Space is a Central Business HubAlthough you can find a commercial property for rent in your local area, follow a step-by-step approach and hire a professional commercial real estate company. The reason …
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Now, more than ever, people are leaving their condos and apartments in the city and opting for larger suburban homes with more room. With families spending more time at home remote working or learning, people certainly feel the effects of living in small urban spaces. Discovering more living space to do work, school, and find solitude is near impossible in apartments and condos. Therefore, families are packing their belongings and moving to the suburbs.How does this impact your hunt for commercial real estate?Millennials care deeply about a healthy work-life balance. Since many people are moving away from cities, businesses could benefit greatly from following the trend and moving with them. …
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It’s no surprise the impact this pandemic has made on many industries throughout 2020. The Commercial Real Estate market was no exception. We had restaurants shutting down, shops moving out of their retail space, and office workers abandoning their office spaces to work remotely. Needless to say, these were and still are challenging times. Everyone hoped to put 2020 in the past and get back to some normalcy in 2021. Unfortunately, we aren’t quite there yet. Here are some trends we saw in 2020 and where we see 2021 going. Hospitality & Travel DifficultiesThe hospitality industry arguably got hit the hardest throughout 2020 and will continue to endure many hardships with …
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Since many workers are now back at the office, staying and feeling safe at work are top priorities for every business. The possibility of becoming exposed to COVID-19 probably makes all of us feel on edge. However, there are many steps you can take to ensure you stay healthy along with the others around you. Even if your business is in a small office building, or has plenty of open work space, there are always solutions to stay safe.Staying Covered as Much as You CanJust like a seatbelt, a mask only works if you wear it. We’re not saying that you have to be “masked” your entire work day, but …
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Most people will be returning to an office space soon, after working remotely for months. For many employees, heading back to a familiar office environment will be a welcome change; however, businesses will need to re-evaluate their old lease office space to accommodate their employees and new social distancing culture. Space Requirements Many offices have embraced the collaborative open work space environment that became popular over the past few years. This office environment fueled creativity and allowed for people to easily share ideas with their peers. Now, this practice will need to be re-evaluated with consideration given to moving desks at least 6 feet apart, adding taller dividers to work stations, and …
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Picking out an office building for lease can be a very stressful job. However, as you and your employee’s day to day work environment, the right affordable office space for lease is important. This space is where your staff will be spending most of their time, so make it worth it. Check out your local affordable office spaces for lease and start thinking about the future of your business today! Below are some things to consider when looking for an office space available. Location Location is a huge factor when looking for your new office space. This will help determine your target market and potentially how well your business …
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If you own a business, renting affordable office space is a great perk. Another perk is improving the work environment for the holiday season. Get started with these tips! Encouragement for Co-Workers Everyone loves a little holiday joy, so don’t just celebrate at home, celebrate at work as well! Encouraging your employees and / or co-workers to celebrate with an employee Christmas party may also encourage them to work harder. Build traditions to get people to look forward to certain work events / days, this will help promote team building as well as productivity. These special days can help people take their mind off of their crazy work load, release some stress, …
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Suitable office environments reassure employees to be comfortable and productive in their workplace. The look and feel of office space constantly adapt to new trends which allow for an overall healthier and successful workplace environment. Office space trends are currently catering toward millennial workers and what contributes to their productivity. These developments focus on overall wellness of the workplace and what team members think motivates them to be more productive in the office. Even subtle or small changes in the office can make the world of a difference in the success of your business. These modern-day office space adaptations include how seating and department spaces where people interact with one another are …
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Leasing the right office space is important for your employees, your customers and your overall business. There are many items for you to consider when shopping for office spaces. L.B. Andersen & Co., Inc. has a wide variety of office spaces across the Chicagoland available for your business to rent. First Things FirstBefore delving into your search, it is crucial to know what you are looking for. Be sure to keep your employees and clients in mind. Get down to the basics, focus on the must haves such as square footage, location, lease duration and any other must haves for your business. Think About the Bigger PictureWhen narrowing down your …
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