Serviced offices are a cost-effect, flexible solution to your office needs. But, you need to choose the right one. Here, we will talk you through how to choose a serviced office in Bedford that works for you. 

The serviced office market is one of the fastest growing markets in the UK. Within the UK there are over 6,000 flexible working spaces, with London alone having 14 million square feet of office space. 

This growth began during the pandemic, when we were all working from home. This proved to work for many employees and many companies. For the employees, it meant a better work/life balance and more time at home because they no longer had a long commute. For companies and businesses, it meant they no longer had to pay large amounts for permanent office space. 

But, sometimes you still need to bring your team together or you need a professional space to meet with a client and this is where serviced offices in Bedford come into play. It is, however, really important that you know what to look for when choosing a serviced office. 

Within this article, we will talk you through what you should be looking for and thinking about how to choose a serviced office in Bedford. 

What Is A Serviced Office? 

Before we get started, it is important that you understand what a serviced office is. A serviced office is a fully-furnished, ready to use office that is rented on a monthly basis or, with some offices, on a pay-as-you-go basis. 

A serviced office is managed by an office manager and there are typically multiple offices in one building, accommodating business owners, freelancers etc. There are sometimes also co-working spaces where you can work amongst other people who use the space. 

As well as desk space, occupiers get access to the facilities required to run a business successfully. This will include things like WI-FI, reception support, access to meeting rooms, kitchen and breakout areas and printing services. 

Unlike a traditional office, rental agreements are flexible, allowing you to upsize, downsize or move out at relatively short notice. Short tenancies are ideal for small business owners and start-ups because they minimise risk and expenses. 

How To Choose A Serviced Office In Bedford 

There are many things that you need to consider when looking at and choosing a serviced office in Bedford. Within this section, we will discuss some of the factors that you really need to consider before signing on the dotted line. 

Location 

Easy accessibility for you, your employees and your clients is key when choosing a serviced office in Bedford so one of the first things you need to consider is where is the best location for your office. You need to consider proximity to main roads and public transport, as well as local amenities like shops, cafes and supermarkets.

Our serviced offices in Bedford are just a short distance from main roads and just a 13 minute drive from Bedford train station. They are also only a 14 minute drive from the centre of Bedford. 

Level Of Flexibility 

You need to think about the level of flexibility you need because no two serviced offices are the same. One may offer monthly, rolling contracts, one may offer pay-as-you-go type service and one may not offer either of these things. You need to chat with the people in charge of the office space so you can see what they have on offer. 

With our serviced offices in Bedford, we offer completely flexible rental contracts. This means that if you need to upsize or downsize your office space at any point, you are free to do so. You just need to have a chat with the team. You can even leave your office before your rental contract has expired. You just need to give us a short period of notice. 

What Do You Actually Need?

Finally, you need to think about what you actually need within your office space. Because, yes, a lot of serviced offices offer vast amounts of services, such as gyms, yoga classes and catering, but do you really need all of this? And the extra cost that these fancy mod-cons will bring? 

Before you even start looking at serviced offices in Bedford, you need to have a think and write a list of everything you actually need. 

What Do Our Serviced Offices In Bedford Have On Offer

Most serviced offices offer flexibility in some capacity and you will find that utilities and maintenance are included in your rental price. Our serviced offices in Bedford have a little more on offer. Within this section, we will talk you through why you should choose our serviced offices in Bedford. 

Flexibility And Utilities Included 

This is something that is on offer in most serviced offices in Bedford but we feel we should reiterate that we offer both flexible rental contracts and all the utilities are included in the rental price. 

Our flexible rental contracts mean that you are in complete control of your office space. You can upsize, downsize or leave completely before your rental agreement has expired. If you do want to leave, we just need a short period of notice. 

All utilities are included with our serviced offices in Bedford. This means that for the price you are quoted you will get:

• Office space
• Office furniture
• Lighting
• Heating
• Electricity
• WI-FI

There will be no hidden extra fees and your serviced office will be ready for you the day after you sign your rental agreement. 

Take In Your Deliveries 

Our Bedford team will happily take in your deliveries for you. This has proven to be a big help to many of our business customers because it allows them to get on with their day without having to worry about waiting in for their delivery. 

Our Bedford team are always happy to help in any way they can, whether this is taking in deliveries, answering any questions or quickly sorting out any issues you may have. 

High Quality Security 

Our serviced office in Bedford comes with high quality security. We have PIN code access that guarantees secure access because they stop anyone without an office or storage within the facility from gaining access. 

We also have 24/7 CCTV surveillance around the entire Bedford facility so you can rest assured that you and your office will be safe and secure. 

Make Your Office Your Own 

A big con of many serviced offices is that you cannot customise them and make it so they reflect your business and brand. 

With our serviced offices in Bedford, we are very happy for you to customise your office space. Just ask Kristie from The Studio by Kristie who not only added her business branding to her office space but also turned it into the perfect beauty salon. 

How To Choose A Serviced Office In Bedford 

When it comes to how to choose a service office in Bedford, there are many things that you need to consider. You need to think about where the right location is for you, your teams and your clients. You need to think about the level of flexibility you need and what you actually need in general. 

Our serviced offices in Bedford come with many benefits with one of the biggest being that our team is happy to take in deliveries for you. This has proven time and time again to be a big help to our business customers. This, alongside our flexibility, high levels of security, and that we are happy for you to make your office your own means that our serviced offices in Bedford are a great place for your business. 

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