Consultants, project teams, and professional service providers need a professional, flexible office space that fits their working rhythm: sometimes solo, sometimes with an entire team, and always presentable for client visits. A serviced office or all-inclusive office unit is often the best choice for this group, as you can get started immediately without any hassle over internet, furniture, or cleaning. In this article, we answer the most frequently asked questions about office space for consultants and professional service providers.
What type of office space suits consultants and professional service providers?
For consultants and professional service providers, a private office unit in a serviced office is generally the best option. You have your own lockable space for focused work and confidential conversations, complemented by shared facilities such as meeting rooms and a reception area. Open coworking rarely suits this group, as confidentiality and a professional image for clients carry significant weight.
Professional service providers regularly work with sensitive information: financial figures, legal files, strategic plans. An open workspace simply offers too little privacy for that. At the same time, many consultants do not want to be tied to a long-term lease on a fully independent premises, with all the associated facility management responsibilities.
A serviced office combines the best of both worlds: your own space with a door that closes, plus shared facilities you do not have to manage yourself. Think of meeting rooms for client presentations, a staffed reception that welcomes visitors professionally, and a lounge where you can catch up with a colleague or client. For those who occasionally work from Amstelveen but are not yet ready for their own office, a dedicated workspace in Amstelveen is also a great intermediate step.
What are the benefits of an all-inclusive office unit for a small consultancy?
An all-inclusive office unit gives a small consultancy complete peace of mind at a predictable monthly rate. Internet, cleaning, coffee, climate control, and access to meeting rooms are all included. You pay one fixed amount per month and know exactly where you stand, with no surprises on the final bill.
For a small consultancy, this matters enormously. As a business owner, you want to spend your time on your clients, not on dealing with an internet outage or restocking the coffee supplies. With an all-inclusive arrangement, all of that is already taken care of. This saves not only time, but also the mental load of all those small, recurring chores.
In addition, an all-inclusive office projects a professional image that is hard to match on your own. A stylish reception area, a front desk that welcomes your visitors, and well-appointed meeting rooms all make a better impression on clients than a home office or a cluttered shared building. For a consultancy, that image is not a side issue — it is part of the service you deliver.
How much office space does a project team of 1 to 10 people need?
A project team of 1 to 10 people typically needs 10 to 15 m² per person to work comfortably, which translates to office units ranging from 25 to 85 m². Smaller teams of 1 to 3 people work well in a unit of 25 to 35 m², while larger teams of 6 to 10 people are better suited to a unit of 60 to 85 m².
When choosing the right size, also consider how your team works. Do external staff or freelancers regularly join the team? Then you will need flexible extra workstations or meeting rooms. Does the team spend most of its time at client sites, with the office serving mainly as a home base? In that case, you can manage with fewer square meters per person.
A handy overview:
- 1 to 2 people: 25 to 35 m²
- 3 to 5 people: 35 to 55 m²
- 6 to 10 people: 55 to 85 m²
The advantage of a flexible office location is that you can scale up as the team grows, without having to relocate. View the current availability of units to see which sizes are available right now.
Why do professional service providers choose a location near the Zuidas?
Professional service providers choose a location near the Zuidas because of its excellent accessibility, professional prestige, and proximity to clients and partners. The Zuidas is the financial and legal heart of the Netherlands, and an office address in or directly around this area strengthens credibility with major clients.
The Zuidas itself, however, comes with a price tag that is out of reach for many small consultancies and project teams. Amstelveen, located directly south of the Zuidas, offers the same advantages of excellent accessibility and a business-oriented image, but at a significantly lower rent. The A9, A10, A2, and A4 motorways are just minutes away, and metro lines 50 and 51 or trams 5 and 25 will get you to the Zuidas or central Amsterdam within minutes.
For consultants who regularly visit clients or receive visitors, that accessibility is not a luxury — it is a practical necessity. Ample on-site parking also makes it easy for clients arriving by car to stop by.
What should you check before renting office space as a consultant?
Before renting office space as a consultant, you should at minimum check the contract terms, included facilities, accessibility, and scalability. Many disappointments with office rentals arise because tenants only discover after signing what is not included in the price.
Go through these points before you sign anything:
- Contract length and notice period: How long are you committed, and how much notice do you need to give?
- What is all-inclusive and what is not: Are internet, cleaning, meeting rooms, and reception included, or do you pay for these separately?
- Accessibility: Is the location easy to reach by car and by public transport? Is there sufficient parking for you and your clients?
- Appearance and presentation: Does the location match the expectations of your clients?
- Scalability: Can you move to a larger unit as you grow, without having to relocate?
- Point of contact and service: Is there a dedicated contact person who responds quickly, or do you have to submit a ticket to an anonymous help desk?
- 24/7 access and security: Can you work outside regular office hours when needed?
This last point is often underestimated by consultants and professional service providers. With large chains, you rarely have a dedicated point of contact, meaning that when something goes wrong or you need a tailored solution, you get passed from one department to another. Always ask during a viewing who your contact person will be and how quickly issues are resolved.
How Kronenburg Offices helps you find the right office space
At Kronenburg Offices, we offer private office units from 25 to 85 m² that are fully turn-key equipped for consultants, project teams, and professional service providers. Everything you need is already in place: ultra-fast fiber internet, cleaning, coffee, a staffed reception, access to eight meeting rooms, and 24/7 security. You sign one all-inclusive contract and can start the very next day.
- Private office units from 25 to 85 m², available immediately
- All-inclusive from €1,250 per month, no hidden costs
- Excellent accessibility via the A9, A10, A2, and A4 motorways, plus metro and tram connections
- Ample parking for you and your clients
- One dedicated point of contact who responds quickly and thinks along with you
- Flexible scaling to a larger unit as your team grows
Want to know who is behind Kronenburg Offices? Find out more on our about us page. Ready to take a look or ask a question? Get in touch directly and we will schedule a viewing at a time that works for you.