There are multiple advantages to downsizing your office space. You save on costs, free up resources, and have more flexibility in choosing the premises for your business. If you do decide to downsize, the tips below will help.

How to Downsize Office Space 

1. Use Smaller Equipment 

Electronics are constantly getting smaller, and new devices are powerful enough to do what large, clunky devices used to. Although desktop computers may look impressive in an office, consider if most employees need a desktop to do their job. Consider allowing employees to use personal devices such as laptops and tablets at work. Use smaller desks and compact, portable printers.

2. Go Paperless

Using less paper benefits the environment and will save space and money. A paperless office means less space is needed to store documents, and you won’t need fewer fax machines or printers. Make use of email, cloud storage, and online collaboration software to eliminate paper. If you deal with documents, scan them, then destroy the paperwork, or keep it in an external storage facility.

3. Be Creative With Meeting Space

If you use your office space to meet with clients, you’ll always need comfortable, spacious rooms with the right equipment. However, if you run an informal office that only employees use, you can turn virtually any space into a temporary meeting area. Most electronic devices are now portable, so you can quickly set up anywhere. Many companies use huddle rooms, which are small meeting spaces that allow employees to have impromptu meetings.

4. Take Advantage of Telecommunications

Telecommunications are essential, no matter what size your office is. More companies are using remote workers and engaging with clients through video conferencing and virtual collaborations. As well as allowing you to downsize your office, remote conferencing saves on transport costs because your employees don’t need to travel to meetings as often.

Whether you want to downsize your office space or find larger premises, Winmar Corporation in Lexington, KY, has the commercial real estate management expertise to provide what you need. Established in 1951, they have office facilities in stunning historical buildings with free parking and easy airport access. For more information about their available offices, call (859) 254-5755 or visit their website.