Your business is growing, and the need to expand your operations is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. For a business owner, this is an exciting, yet somewhat daunting position to be in as you need to take some time to figure out your next step, where you are going to move to and how you’re going to afford this massive change to your business operations. It’s time to decide whether you want to remain in your current location or seek office space elsewhere.

With your business picking up, you might be able to afford the rents in one of the more exclusive business districts. However, lease rates are always more expensive in these areas and the only way of negotiating a better rate is by staying at least five years, locking yourself into a long-term commitment. However, all is not lost, as savvy business owners no longer have …