The word "office" may conjure images of dreary cubicles and fluorescent lighting, or, if you're lucky, a very funny TV show starring Steve Carell. But these days, an "office" usually means any environment to which people dedicate most of their business hours.

Of course, there's been a surge in the debate recently over whether or not startups need office space at all -- thanks to free wi-fi in most cafes, an uptick in remote work arrangements and the increase in other alternatives to working at a desk 9-to-5. And, naturally, the arrangement that works best for your business depends on a number of variables deserving careful consideration.

But for entrepreneurs fortunate enough to run a business that is growing and adding individuals to its team, the idea of an organized work space with dependable infrastructure and room to fit a budding workforce shouldn’t be so easily dismissed.

Here are nine reasons entrepreneurs should think carefully about providing an environment where their team -- and their business -- can thrive.

1. Attracting talent

A company’s office space can be a clue to its stature; everything from its financial health to its work philosophy can find expression in the walls of its physical space.

2. Team-building

Team-building is more than a lofty exercise; it can result in a supportive work environment, which is crucial to your team's success

Socializing segues naturally from team-building. For some people, co-workers end up being close friends, even outside of the office. Any time you can help employees improve their social lives, you’re providing a holistic benefit that makes them happier -- and by extension more productive -- at work.

If you're fond of meetings that start on time and run smoothly, you should seriously consider an organized work space for your startup.

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