5 Signs It’s Time To Update Your Office

August 1, 2019

When it comes to running your own business office one of the most difficult things to do is to judge when it is time to upgrade or renovate your space. Although you may feel as though it’s at the bottom of your priority list, renovating your office may be one of the best things you do for your business. Not only will it help motivate your staff and inspire them but it will also give you an opportunity to have your office coincide with your company branding. With that in mind, here are 5 signs it’s time to update your office: 

You Haven’t Updated Anything Since You Moved In

If you moved into your new office a number of months ago and you haven’t yet updated the decor, it might be time to renovate. Whilst you may feel as though the decor is okay, to begin with, you need to ensure your office is on-brand for your business. Whether this means changing the colour of the walls adding your logo throughout the office, being on brand is important. For inspiration when it comes to decorating your office, you can visit this site here. 

You Have Updated Your Branding

If you have changed your branding and your office does not reflect this, you need to be sure you’re updating as much as you possibly can. Although it may take a couple of weeks to get everything sorted, switching to your new brand should be your main priority. For tips and tricks when it comes to rebranding your business, you can visit this site here. 

Your Staff Are Feeling Uninspired

Although it is not common, you may find that your staff start to feel uninspired when it comes to the office they’re working in. If you haven’t decorated the office and you’re sticking to the plain white walls you started with, your staff members are going to feel as though they’re getting cabin fever. Think outside the box an create a creative space that they love to be in. If it helps, ask them to get involved when it comes to the interior office design.

You Have Moved To A New Office Space

If you are moving to new office space, you might want to decorate before you start moving all of your furniture and belongings in. Not only will it make the whole process much easier, but it will save you time in the long run. 

It’s Been A Long Time Since You Renovated

Finally, if you feel as though it’s been a long time since you last decorated and would like a change, it’s definitely a sign you should be considering a renovation. Whether it’s added a new coat of paint or renovating everything completely, you need to be sure your office is a place you want to spend your time.

Mark Asquith

That British podcast guy, Mark is co-founder of Captivate.fm, the world's only growth-oriented podcast host. A Harvard, TEDx, Podcast Movement and Podfest speaker (amongst many more!), he's a wildly approachable Brit and Star Wars/DC Comics geek.

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