Your space defines your company in many ways. If you are in retail, then your space is also part of your marketing program. If you are an white collar office environment, and most of your people spend most of their time in this space, then the layout and appearance will have an impact productivity, retaining your current employees and the attracting new ones. If your company actually manufactures goods, then your proper layout of the site is critical. Design of production systems is as much art and it is science.
Improper design can create unnecessary costs which reduce profits.
Well designed systems enable companies and workers to do more with less and do it faster. When looking for your first space or if you need to move from your current space, ask yourself some of these questions to determine what is the best space for your long term success. This is usually built into your business plan but make sure you have captured all of the costs to make this space just right. All of these questions will affect the bottom line. As part of your budget planning, you need to think about the kind of space you need.