Nowadays, companies must look for ways to improve the workspaces of their employees, make sure that they are in a comfortable environment and in an area that allows them to have different services within their reach. But how do I know which office is the best for my company? 

A fundamental point when choosing the office is the infrastructure, mainly for the structural cabling and fiber optics to ensure a good connection in this new digital era, in which we have to adapt in an agile way. 

Another fundamental point is the location, not only for the issue of having several accesses to the point of arrival, but to have the urban mobility of the collaborators, which includes from the use of the car, to a varied connectivity in terms of public transportation, including the train, variety of bus routes, the use of the bicycle so popular nowadays; thus, allowing a shorter travel time and reducing the difficulties and frustrations caused by entering and leaving the workplace on a daily basis.

The analysis that we must make to select the ideal property goes beyond the location and type of property; today it is no longer just "location", we must also analyze the welfare of the future collaborator, looking for the best conditions not only of the building, but also of its surroundings, which allow to enjoy the outdoor environment with spaces for walking, parks, cafes and destinations of interest. In short, a location where entrepreneurs and their collaborators can find a better quality of life, consumer services, health, restaurant options, green areas, universities and banking services, among others, that make their work experience more pleasant.

Where should I locate my office?

There are many aspects to take into account when choosing an office, the east of San José is strong for three main reasons:

1. Demographic indicators tell us that the eastern submarket has a high labor profile of professionals, as well as excellent commercial and residential development, which provides great business opportunities and commercial relationships. 
2. It has at least 8 university centers, museums, shopping malls, hospitals, parks, gastronomic places, basic services, among others, so market studies indicate the importance for people of this location and being able to move as little as possible to meet their needs.
3. Several cantons in the east have the country's leading indices in terms of competitiveness and human development, which represents a good offer from a labor force point of view.

This means that companies can recruit good professionals, who will also live nearby, which guarantees less delay due to transportation.

In the midst of all these benefits that represents the east, we find Escalante neighborhood that has a strategic location, it is located in an area of very dynamic commercial activity and a high demographic concentration. Within a radius of 5 km, there is a population of 935,900 people, of which about 30% have a high level of higher education. 

In terms of amenities, the Escalante area and surrounding area offers a variety of gastronomic and commercial options for different segments, budgets and target markets, which makes it an attractive location. It is also close to universities such as UCR, Universidad Latina, Universidad Hispanoamericana, Ulicori and language centers such as Centro Cultural and Intensa.

There are several bus routes to different parts of the country and less than 1 km away is the Atlantic Station. In terms of private transportation, Escalante has attractive travel times to nearby cantons and strategic points, less than 25 minutes.

In Escalante there are new investments in offices planned for the coming year, which can allow the entrepreneur and independent professional to find the solution tailored to the needs they are looking for. 

Let's remember that as entrepreneurs, we must always think about what is best for our workers, who are the most valuable resource of a company. Providing them with the right environment will help them to perform their tasks more motivated, which will increase the efficiency and productivity of the team.