Moving office

When you've outgrown your current premises and want to move somewhere bigger, you need to plan your move carefully and well in advance to minimise disruption. Here's how to make it happen smoothly.

Company location: moving to larger premises

Whether you run your business from home or you want to move into separate premises, watch out for the stumbling blocks. The pros and cons of homeworking, plus the issues to consider and the points to discuss when moving to separate business premises.

The options for more office space and tips for a good deal

If you want to find office space, what are the options and what would suit you best?

Workplace security

If you've spent a fortune equipping your premises with computers and other machinery, or have lots of stock, you become a prime target for thieves. How you can avoid workplace break-ins and protect your equipment.

Do you need to have disabled access?

According to the new Disability Discrimination Act, even small businesses will have to provide access for the disabled. What do small firms need to do to comply? We explore low cost, practical options.

How to get out of paying business rates on a home office

You could be liable for business rates if you work from home, or even simply take papers home from your conventional office. However, there may be a way round your council's demands. Read how one man managed to get his local council to stops their demands that he pay business rates. Relates to UK taxes.

Who needs planning permission to work from home?

Some of the growing army working from home may be unwittingly breaking the planning regulations. How do you judge if your business activities could be leading you into trouble, and how can you avoid it? Relates to UK law.

Working from home - fighting planning enforcement

What happens if things get sticky and the Council raises objections to you working from home? Michael Parker had to fight to for this right. Learn what it took to win his case. Relates to UK law.

Moving office - how to make your move smoother

There are many reasons for moving out of your home-office to rented or purchased office space - but relocating can mean disruption, frustration and unexpected costs. Here are some tips to help ensure your move is smooth.

Is it time to make a move?

The home-office is probably where most of us started our business - but sometimes it pays to move on and rent a 'proper' office. Here are the pros and cons.

Change your workplace to make it more inspiring

Does your office inspire you to great heights of productivity? Or is it dull and dreary? We look at how changing your workspace could bring huge benefits.

An alternative to moving when you've run out of office space

Have you outgrown your office - but don't want to take on the risks of moving to bigger premises? The answer could be self-storage. Here's how it works and what to look for in a supplier.