Once you have decided to take the plunge into the world of starting your own business, there are suddenly a plethora of things you have to decide on and provide for yourself and your employees in order to get yourself off the ground. An office space that suits your specific business venture is one of these things. Not all businesses require the same set-up and it is irrefutable that certain set-ups are more conducive to certain types of work.

For example, if you are working as part of a design team and most of your day consists of brainstorming together and bouncing ideas off each other, having cubicles or separate offices is just impractical and actually hinders the productivity of your team. It seems obvious, but it is something that too many entrepreneurs overlook.

We have done a little research on the subject, and found that different sources have different ideas for how to best optimise your office space to get the most out of your business day. What one of them all seem to have in common is matching the type of space with the purpose of the space: quiet spaces for periods of intense concentration, well resourced places for meetings and networking and, of course, that inexplicable buzz that you get when you walk into an office full of people who love their jobs and are working at their optimal productivity.

Mashable and Forbes agree that ergonomics are also vital to having a productive space. If you are uncomfortable in your chair or at your desk, you are not likely to be a very productive person. Take the time to adjust the height of your screen, the back support of your chair, the colours around your desk… all those small details are important. Because we are all different, there are different things that keep us productive and finding the right balance of these various factors is essential.

This is not always easy, though, when you are just starting a business and costs seem like they will never be lower than your profits. This is where a shared workspace like The Bureaux step in and may just be your saving grace. Shared office space decreases your costs, and it helps create networks and that ever important buzz of productivity, but often they tend to be a bit cold in their designs and may not suit what you are trying to do with your business.

The Bureaux has a bucket load of that essential buzz from simply being in The Woodstock Exchange, one of the creative hubs taking the cape by storm. They also have a vast range of different office spaces and packages to suit your business style and needs and help you make the most of your time with them. This means that you can find that all important balance, that Entrepreneur suggests is vital to productivity, between collaborative idea-sharing and quieter space for more focused work.

The key is really to keep things as naturally flowing as possible and create a comfortable place for your employees and yourself to make those millions you have been dreaming about.

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Check out Mashable, Forbes and Entrepreneur for more details on how to achieve the best office space for your business.