Four Things to Know Before You Sign the Lease for Your First OfficeIf you're starting to feel just a bit too cramped in your home office, perhaps now is the time to begin searching for your first commercial office space.

If you're thinking about moving on from a crampedhome officeor the noisy "charms" of working outdoors in your favorite local coffee shop, it might be time to consider renting your new business's first office space.

But where do you start? Commercial office rents vary widely from location to location. Temporary workspaces are incredibly useful for many new businesses in that uncomfortable "in-between" stage. But, once you outgrow this temporary fix, you'll need to explore the possibility of renting office space — assuming local health and business regulations even permit such a move in your area.