Commercial Office Space (continued) Create a facilities plan before looking for space How much space is required? How will the space be divided? What are electrical and telecommunication needs Is there access to parking, major roads, public transportation, qualified job applications? What are the security requirements? What is the budget? Creating a Winning E-Business 16 Second Edition Chapter 5
Creating a Winning E-Business Second Edition, Chapter 5 16 Commercial Office Space (continued) ▪ Create a facilities plan before looking for space – How much space is required? – How will the space be divided? – What are electrical and telecommunication needs? – Is there access to parking, major roads, public transportation, qualified job applications? – What are the security requirements? – What is the budget?
Hiring Employees Knowing whom to hire first can be confusing First hires should be key management and operations staff Startup often must offer key employees Pleasant working environment Competitive salaries and benefits Ownership equity Creating a Winning E-Business 17 Second Edition Chapter 5
Creating a Winning E-Business Second Edition, Chapter 5 17 Hiring Employees ▪ Knowing whom to hire first can be confusing ▪ First hires should be key management and operations staff ▪ Startup often must offer key employees – Pleasant working environment – Competitive salaries and benefits – Ownership equity