An Internet Office Park comprises of buildings that house businesses and offices. These buildings tend to house more than one company for the sake of saving money and sharing resources.
These buildings are normally not in the central business district but closer to the residential areas. They also tend not to be as tall instead are much broader than their CBD counterparts.
The businesses are usually smaller and for that reason need cheaper accommodation.
Internet office parks are popular in many suburban locations, where it is cheaper to develop land because of the low land costs, and saving on building costs for building in width and not in height.
These internet office parks are often located near motorways or main roads. One of the problems with internet services for businesses is that there is no middle ground, it is either very basic and
cheap or expensive and luxurious. The sweet spot in the middle has yet to be catered for. Lately internet companies have been getting creative to provide a cheaper service.
They are using anything from innovative software to the latest buzz in the online world such as internet office parks.
The benefits of renting in an office park are of particular benefit to small and medium sized businesses. These individuals or companies usually do not have access to the amount of
funds needed to purchase a property and have it furnished for business use. Renting in an internet office park saves money by incorporating many smaller businesses into one building
and splitting costs between them. The rent could include amenities and services such as a kitchen, parking bays and receptionists. Other services usually charged for include sharing
a leased line for internet usage. One business internet connection might be more than a certain company needs and can therefore be shared between two or more of them. This type of
service delivery is becoming a frequent occurrence. This is usually the only viable option for small growing companies and saves them a great deal, and allowing them the leniency to expand.
A simple Google search will provide an abundance of office space to let at every price point and area in South Africa. The abundance of this office space and the affordability of it
makes it a very popular option for small to medium sized businesses.