PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1464187
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1464187
Small Office Home Office (SOHO) refers to a business or workplace category distinguished by its modest size, typically housing a limited number of employees, often consisting of just one or a few individuals. This type of office functions as a space for various business-related activities, encompassing administrative tasks, potential client meetings, communication, and the fulfillment of other professional obligations.
The primary products associated with Small Office Home Offices (SOHOs) include cloud services, managed services, network services, and security services. Cloud services encompass offerings delivered over the internet, such as data storage, software applications, and computing power. These services enable businesses to access and utilize resources remotely on a pay-as-you-go basis. Cloud services find application in small businesses and home offices and cater to various industries, including retail, information technology and telecommunications, healthcare, manufacturing, education, financial services, and other end-users.
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The small office home office market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $22.90 billion in 2023 to $24.82 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%.The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to factors such as improved internet connectivity, the adoption of flexible work arrangements, the increasing trend of entrepreneurship and small business growth, as well as urbanization and congestion. These elements have collectively contributed to the development and expansion of Small Office Home Offices (SOHOs).
The small office home office market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $33.80 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period for Small Office Home Offices (SOHOs) can be attributed to factors such as the increased utilization of Remote Collaboration Tools, the widespread adoption of Cloud Computing, the implementation of Flexible Work Policies, the continued growth of E-Commerce, and supportive Government Programs. Notable trends expected in the forecast period include the adoption of hybrid work models, the prevalence of virtual events and conferences, the integration of 5G-enabled connectivity, ongoing innovation in cybersecurity, the development of sustainable home offices, and the incorporation of edge computing for SOHO setups.
The increasing prevalence of remote work culture is anticipated to drive the growth of the small home office market. Remote work culture signifies a shift in organizational norms, allowing employees to perform their job duties outside a traditional office setting, often from home or other remote locations. As companies increasingly adopt flexible work arrangements, there is a growing demand for home office setups to cater to remote work needs. Utilizing small office home office (SOHO) setups, the remote work culture enables individuals to work efficiently and flexibly from their homes, promoting productivity, work-life balance, and cost-effectiveness. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) in February 2023, 44% of UK workers were engaged in some form of remote work, with 16% working full-time remotely and 28% adopting a hybrid work model, splitting their time between the office and home. In 2022, the corresponding figure for remote work in the UK was 30%, underscoring the growth trajectory of the small office home office market driven by the rise in remote work culture.
Key players in the small-office home office market are directing their efforts towards developing innovative products, including real estate development projects, to cater to unique market conditions and overall demand. The small-office home office concept aims to provide a flexible and comfortable workspace for small business owners and entrepreneurs working from home. This innovative approach integrates ergonomic and aesthetically pleasing home office designs, creating an environment that seamlessly combines work and lifestyle. For example, in February 2021, Panchshil Realty and Developers Private Limited, an Indian luxury real estate developer, introduced its inaugural small-office home office (SOHO) development in Pune, Maharashtra. This SOHO development is part of Panchshil Realty's commercial portfolio, encompassing various built-to-suit office Special Economic Zones, IT parks, integrated workspaces, malls, and mixed-use developments.
In January 2022, WeWork Inc., a US-based coworking space and services provider, completed the acquisition of Common Desk for an undisclosed amount. With the support of WeWork, Common Desk aims to leverage WeWork's ten years of experience in member services to enhance the member experience and utilize WeWork's extensive client list to expand its own member base. Common Desk, a US-based flexible workspace provider, aligns with WeWork's strategic goals in the evolving landscape of remote work and flexible office solutions.
Major companies operating in the small office home office market report are Netgear Inc, QNAP Systems Inc, Microsoft, STMicroelectronics, Western Digital Technologies Inc., ASUS, Synology, Apple, Cisco Systems Inc., Dell Technologies, Dropbox, Google LLC, HP Inc., Intuit Inc., Legalzoom, Mailchimp, Salesforce Inc., Logitech International S.A., Dropbox Inc., LogMeIn Inc., Netgear Inc., Seiko Epson Corporation, Mailchimp Inc., LegalZoom Inc., Synology Inc., QNAP Systems Inc
North America was the largest region in the small office home office market in 2023. The regions covered in the small office home office market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the small office home office market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The small office home office market includes revenues earned by entities by freelance services, consulting, virtual assistance, and digital marketing services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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