Gateshead is a town that is located in the county of Tyne and Wear. This town is located opposite the New Castle and has 7 bridges that connect it to New Castle across the River Tyne. They have a population of around 120,000 and the people living in this area are called Geordies.

This town is famous for its exquisite architecture. One of the most famous landmarks in this area is the Gateshead Millennium Bridge which is a cyclist and pedestrian bridge that crosses the Tyne River towards New Castle. This bridge has a minimalist design and compliments the modern architecture that you can find all over the city.

Gateshead is a very beautiful town and is very conducive for living and even building a family. Not just because of its beauty, but it is a town built centered on the people living in it which makes this area a good place to live in. The temperature is also relatively cool with an average high of 20 degrees Celsius and an average low of 3 degrees Celsius. It is never too cold nor too hot in Gateshead.

If you want to expand your office space, Gateshead is the perfect place for you because this area is very accommodating and is close to New Castle where businesses are expected to root up and grow.

Choosing the right office is very important as it can affect you, your employees and your company. The location, the size, and the price of your office will affect your success. So it is better to choose your workplace wisely.

Here are some things to consider in choosing your workplace:

Business Type

If you are in the retail business, then it is imperative that you choose a storefront in the town centers or the malls. It should be someplace where there is heavy foot traffic so that people can see what you are selling.

If you choose a place in the city center, then as much as possible, it should be on the ground floor. One of the best ways for you to market your products is to allow people walking by to window shop to entice them to buy your products. Click here for more tips in choosing a space for retail.

If you own a restaurant, then it should be the same and be where people can see your restaurant easily. You can even set up tables out on the street so that when people order and sit outside; passersby can see and even smell the food that you sell.

If you have large amounts of goods getting in and out of your business, then it should be close to a loading area but if you are a wholesale supplier, then it would be wise to choose a place where there are warehouses to make it more convenient for your business.

Proximity

The next thing you should consider is how close you are to your target customers. Most business targets a certain demographic group. Being close to your target group will prove to be an advantage for you as it will be easier for your target to find you and get to you. The farther you are, the less the chance that your customers will go to you.

This also applies not just to your customers but also your employees. You have to make sure that your workplace is close or at least accessible to your workers. If your workplace is difficult to access then you will have a hard time keeping and finding employees. You might have to provide transportation for them to get to you. If you are starting a business in a new place, it would also be wise to hire locals so that your workers will not have a hard time getting to work.

Competitors

You need to be aware of where your competitors are located. One of the best ways to do business is to cluster. This means to open your office or shop in a location close to your competition. This is to allow you to get a share of the market in that area. However, your prices need to be competitive and never higher than your competition if you do such a thing.

Ambiance

How your office looks matter a lot more than you think. People judge based on appearance and this includes your clients, employees and even yourself. The appearance of your office will matter to your clients because this will show if you are credible and serious. This will affect both you and your employees also because you will be working there almost every day. Moreover, how it looks will affect your mood and the mood of your employees too.

Lastly, you need to consider your budget first. It is wonderful to have the best office and all but the most important part of choosing is your budget. Make sure that you can shoulder the costs and that it will not pull your business down.

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