News

With approximately 300 million square foot of office space spread over multiple industry districts, Greater London was traditionally a place in high demand for businesses looking to set up their daily place of work. However, the hustle and bustle of central London might not be as appealing as it once was, with many people starting to see the advantages of working locally.

Finding an office space that is in a local area close to your home, is seen by many as a positive solution when searching for a dedicated working environment to grow your business.

Here are five reasons why:

1. Commute

The daily commute is commonly described as the part of the day that city workers dread the most. One’s morning rush can typically consist of alarm snoozing and coffee spills, with overcrowded tube and bus journeys after work being just as stressful. London’s daily commute averages at 74 minutes, significantly higher compared to the global city commute average of just 40 minutes. With this in mind, avoiding the lengthy trips to and from town can save almost 148 minutes per day, freeing up precious hours to focus on growing your business or spending extra time away from work with your family.

2. Safety

Just like any city centre, London’s streets and public transport networks are busy places and the large concentration of people makes social distancing a difficult operation. As more people begin to go back to work and the footfall of central London begins to increase again, working locally at an office just a short drive or cycle from your home is a great option for a safer commute. 

3. Cost Efficiency

One of the biggest benefits of working locally is the cost efficiency. Not only is there a significant cost difference in the price per square foot of office space, but there are also large savings to be made from the reduced cost of travel. Food and beverages are significantly less expensive in local areas than in central London. Tenants are often able to choose from a great variety of local cafes and restaurants, or simply head home on their lunch break as they live just around the corner. At The Brentano Suite, we offer unlimited complimentary tea and coffee to all of our tenants.

4. Family

Working locally allows you to be closer to those who depend on you. The flexibility of working from an office in your local neighbourhood allows you to spend more time with your family, meaning you can pick up the kids from school, ensure you don’t miss another parents evening, and be on call to let the plumber in to fix the boiler!

5. Social Responsibility

By having an office space nearby your area of residence, you play an instrumental part in being a socially responsible neighbour and giving back to the local community. Here at The Brentano Suite, our centres are perfectly situated nearby shops, restaurants and town high streets, making it easy and simple to interact and support local businesses. 

The Brentano Suite operates a number of luxury serviced office spaces in local neighbourhoods of North London and Hertfordshire. For more details on our locations and meeting rooms click here.

Stay Social. Be sure to connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

For some people, having to adjust to working from home as a result of COVID19 has been a blessing in disguise, but as time goes on, many companies are starting to question the overall benefits for their business.  

Whilst employees may claim to be as effective working from their beds and sofas, is working from home really the most effective way to grow your business? 

As many organisations debate the reopening of their central London offices, we list five reasons why you might want to look at working locally, using serviced offices in your area as an alternative to working from home or having to commute into town. 

1. Structure

Working from home creates a very different daily structure to that of having a dedicated office. The luxury of falling out of bed into your office can eventually wear off, as many miss the ritual of getting up and out as part of the working day. Relocating to an office space that is based locally can bring back a sense of structure, consistency and productivity that many are now finding difficult to achieve when working from home, without the stress of an exhausting daily commute.

2. Work Life Balance

A healthy work-life balance matters immensely when running a business. However when your work and life spaces combine, it can be difficult for your employees to stay motivated, negatively impacting on mental health and ultimately affecting your business. A local serviced office is a great way to separate your work environment from your personal space at home, ensuring your employees always remain efficient and productive, also avoiding the long commute to central London you might have once had.

3. Privacy & Productivity

Whilst initially working from home was a novel welcomed alternative, in recent weeks many companies have realised that it can be difficult to obtain the same productivity and efficiency levels achieved by working in an office. A local serviced office space will allow for uninterrupted work as well as providing dedicated spaces for meetings, interviews and private calls – all simple business essentials that are not always easy to achieve when working from home.

4. Corporate Social Responsibility

Social Responsibility is a concept that implies your business has an obligation towards society. What better way to give back to the community than working locally? Our highstreets have seen the full force of the pandemic and many businesses miss the people with spare cash in their pockets to spend. Taking a local office space within walking distance to your local highstreets with their various shops, restaurants, pubs etc. ensures your business helps to feed and sustain the local community.

5. Complimentary Refreshments

Just because you’re taking an office space doesn’t mean you can’t still save money on coffee, like you did when working from home. Many serviced offices come with complimentary refreshments, ensuring you are always fueled and ready to be productive.

Brentano Suite operates a number of luxury serviced office locations in local neighbourhoods of North West London and Hertfordshire. Enquire today to speak to a member of our team and book a viewing at your nearest centre.

Stay social.

Connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook