Do I Need A Office For My Cleaning Service?

[tailoredmaid]

I negotiated with someone who had extra office space in an elite area of town (by the city center called Oyster Point) in an executive office center to rent the front office, fully furnished, with phone, cable, internet, etc. and share the break room area. I have approximately 250 sq. ft. total that's mine. I was not able to get licensing for my home office (not allowed to have employees if I worked from a home office) so I went to an adjoining city to get office space. I go there for vendors, interviews, etc. but actually operate out of my home office.

My price? Less than $300 a month including utilities! Sharing office space is certainly a way to go if you need a low-cost way for startup.

Torrey

[Brimy623]

Hi Tammy,

I'm new to the business game and still feeling my way around, but I did have this conversation with my partner a few days ago.
He wants to get office space but I don't think it's necessary. My reasoning is as the others have stated before:

1. you will rarely meet clients or potential clients anywhere other than their location.

2. Depending on how big your staff is or how spread out your work sites are you can meet them at the sites (hand out pay checks, pick up customer payments, keys, etc.)

3. meet distriutors, potential employees and the like at a restaurant or diner.

4. like Torrey said (I really like this) sublet office space!

5. Here in New york you can actually rent office space by the hour!

There was also the concern of getting distracted if you work out of the home. In my limited experience you will be very busy marketing, working, interviewing, buying equipment, etc.

Good luck in your endeavours.