2 Signs It's Time to Rent an Office Space For Your Business

You are quite comfortable working out of your home. After all you have a great set up in a dedicated room, you own a fantastic desk, a very comfortable chair, and your WiFi is fast and reliable. On top of that you have the perks of a zero minute commute and all the coffee you can drink from your favorite machine! 

And while it might seem that working from home is a dream come true, it is far from the ideal setting from which to achieve your business goals. The truth is that you aren't reaching anywhere near your true potential as an entrepreneur because the comforts of your home office are clouding your judgement and you are probably ignoring the signs that it’s time to rent an office space. 

Here are 2 signs it's time to rent an office space:

1. You are constantly distracted 

If you have kids or pets then you have probably gotten more or less used to constantly being interrupted or distracted, up to a point where you don’t realize how much of a distraction they really are. Then there are phones and doorbells that demand your attention. You can’t really focus for continuous periods of time and instead you work in short bursts between distractions. This is a terrible work habit, and one that doesn’t allow you to do your best work. By renting an office space, even if it is just for a few hours each week, it will allow you to completely focus on your business. At the very least you should think about investing in a virtual office with a live receptionist who takes care of your calls and mail. 

1. You don’t really have everything you need

You think your home office has every single tool and technology you need for your business, but the truth is that you don’t. Imagine you would like to have a meeting with your best clients, do you have an appropriately sized table to fit everyone? Do you have enough office chairs for everyone? Can your WiFi manage to stay fast if you give access to everyone, or will it be so slow that it is basically useless? If you don’t have even the minimal requirements for a standard meeting then you need to think about having your next one at a proper meeting room, one that is fully equipped and ready. 

These are just two signs that your home office just doesn’t cut it anymore. If you have experienced any of these then it is time to make adjustments to your business. The good news is that in today’s app driven world, you are literally just a seconds away from booking an office space that makes sense for you, whether a coworking space, a fully equipped meeting room or a private day office. Rent an office space today, and get back on track to achieving your dreams! 

About Andrés Sanjose

Andrés Sanjose is a writer and editor based in Guatemala. He previously lived in Berlin for 10 years where he witnessed the birth and amazing evolution of the Virtual Office phenomenon, while working as a freelancer in the german capital. He is very interested in what the future holds for this exciting industry and loves to write about it.