Start-Up Costs

Expenses

Conventional

Front Range Business Centers

First Month In Advance

750 sq. ft. space with an annual cost of $12/sq. ft. NNN and $3/sq. ft. for building and maintenance expenses

$938

Private 150 sq. ft. window office with balcony and full use of reception services, meeting rooms, and kitchens.

$850

Security Deposit

Typically equal to one month's rent, but may be more.

$938

Completely refundable.

$250

Office Set-Up Fee

Not applicable

$0

This one-time fee covers moving in your rented furniture, setting up your new phone and service, and activating your Internet access. It also includes up to 30 minutes of assistance to configure your computer to use our Internet service.

$150

Deposits on Leased Copier/Office Equipment

Equipping your office with quality equipment takes time, money, and often a long-term commitment. This example assumes leasing a B/W copier, and purchasing a shredder and a desk phone.

$500

Our high-quality B/W and Color photocopiers are available for your use as you need them. We also provide a sophisticated Intertel Axxess programmable phone for your office and a shredder in each copier workroom.

$0

New Furniture

Furnishing your new space with a desk, credenza, receptionist's desk, desk chairs, conference room table and chairs, guest chairs, refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, and all the accessories adds up quickly.

$5000

Furnishings and appliances are already in place in our reception areas, conference rooms, and kitchens. We can also provide you with a fully-furnished office complete with desk, credenza, leather executive chair, and two guest chairs for a low monthly fee.

$0

Staff Recruiting & Training

Finding, hiring, and training the right assistant takes time and resources. Advertising, setting up payroll, insurance, and your time to train her all take you away from your core business.

$1500

Our Client Services Assistant is your personal receptionist and administrative assistant. Your calls are answered promptly and courteously, giving your business the professional image you want. When you need administrative support, only pay for the time you use.

$0

Phone & Internet Activitation

You do the research, manage the process, and set up your phone on your own. This example assumes just one phone line, voice mail, and DSL Internet access. Add a phone line and Internet access for your assistant, and the costs go up.

$200

Your office already includes phone service and Internet access. You'll have immediately available a phone number, phone, voice mail, long-distance services, and access to the Internet via a high-speed T-1 line (the fastest, most reliable Internet service available). All of this will be set-up for you - you just plug in your equipment and you're ready to work.

$0

Tenant Improvements

Most conventional space needs updated or remodeled to meet your needs. This example assumes a modest $3/sf, but it can be more.

$2250

Your office is in move-in condition with no updating or remodeling needed.

$0

Total

$11326

$1250

Total Savings: $10,076

Monthly Costs

Expenses

Conventional

Front Range Business Centers

Monthly Fee

(750 sq. ft. x $12 NNN)/12 months

$750

Office features vary from small interior offices to large window offices with balconies. Prices start at $375/mo. This example assumes a 150 sq. ft. window office with balcony.

$850

Maintenance Expenses

$3/sq. ft. per year to include utilities, janitorial, building maintenance, etc.

$188

All utilities, 5x/wk janitorial, and maintenance included

$0

Equipment Leases, Maintenance & Supplies

Copier rental, toner, copy paper, fax film

$200

Pay per use:

$25

Phone & Internet Services

Two phone lines, voice mail, and DSL Internet access (phone not included)

$125

Office includes a phone number, use of two phone lines, an Intertel Axxess programable speaker phone, voice mail, and high-speed T-1 Internet access.  Add a private fax line for $25.

$25

Salaries & Benefits

Full-time receptionist/office assistant (included taxes and benefits)

$2500

Each office includes full reception services. Additional administrative support services are also available. (This example assumes 10 hrs/mo. of additional administrative services)

$200

Furniture Rental

This example assumes all furniture for an office, reception area, meeting area and kitchen is purchased at start-up for conventional space. (If it is rented, estimate $500-$600 per month.)

$0

Front Range Business Centers can supply all furniture for your office. This example assumes renting a desk, credenza, executive chair, and 2 guest chairs.

$125

Kitchen Supplies

Coffee, tea, sugar, cream, plates, napkins, silverware, etc.

$50

Starbucks coffee, tea, water and kitchen supplies are included.

$0

Total

$3813

$1225

Total Savings: $2,588 per month

Features Comparison

Features

Conventional

Front Range Business Centers

Flexibility to Downsize or Expand

Not available or limited

Very Flexible - add offices as you grow, or downsize with ease

Length of Commitment

3 years plus

Flexible - Typically 12 months, but shorter commitments are available as well as office time by-the-hour

Available meeting rooms

One - space you pay for, even if you don't use it frequently