Setting up a new office gives your business the space it needs. Whether it’s your first office or you’re moving onto somewhere bigger than your current office, getting it ready for your staff is important. Moving your business can be expensive, however, and you might need to furnish and decorate your new office too. If you’re on a budget, setting everything up can prove to be tricky. You can’t spend too much, but you may need to buy new furniture, and you have to ensure all of your IT infrastructure is in place too. So what can you do to get your new office in order?

 

Focus on Core Needs

 

You can start with your new office by defining your needs. There’s time to decorate your office and make it more attractive later when you can afford to. Right now, getting the essentials right is more important. You need to think about how many people will be in your office and what they need in terms of space, furniture, and equipment. What are the essential items that everyone needs to get their work done? What do you already have, which won’t need to be purchased again? Get the basics down first to avoid overspending.

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Create a Flexible Space

 

A multifunctional space can help you to keep your budget low, while also allowing you to create an office that works for your business. You can use multifunctional furniture and storage that serves several purposes or can be moved around. If you can have breakout space or several individual workspaces can also serve as a meeting space for groups, you can make the most out of the space that you have available. Use smart techniques to make use of all of the space that you have available without having to buy too much furniture.

 

Buy Office Furniture Second-hand

 

Furniture can be expensive, but there are ways you can save on it. Second-hand furniture is one of the best options, and there’s plenty of it available in good condition. You can find affordable used office furniture in different styles and to meet varying needs. Buying used also helps you to shore up your green business credentials. It’s more eco-friendly to reuse furniture that already exists than to buy something brand new. You might also consider buying refurbished equipment too, such as computers, printers and other office equipment that you might require.

 

Add Some Open-source Art

 

Decorating your office can help to brighten it up. However, you don’t have to spend a lot of money on artwork and decorating to make it brighter. There’s no need to spend money on corporate artwork, either. If you’re looking for a cheap way to add some art to your office, try looking for Creative Commons images that you can use. You can have them printed in whichever way suits your needs and decorate your office in a way that provides a motivational space for your employees.

 

If you’re setting up your office on a budget, you can find ways to get it done without overspending.