Are Shared Office Spaces Actually Beneficial?

 

Co-working (shared) office space is becoming more popular for small business owners. 

 

They typically include things like:

 

  • Desks
  • Private meeting rooms
  • Internet
  • Utilities
  • Kitchens
  • Coffee
  • Smaller investment than traditional leases.

 

Many co-work spaces offer monthly, weekly, and even daily rates. This means that you get to choose what days and even times you will utilize and pay for the space. 

 

Co-work spaces also offer the opportunity to become part of a community of other entrepreneurs, share ideas, successes and challenges.

 

According to a study by Harvard Business Review entrepreneurs who take advantage of co-work spaces also:

 

  • Have more job control: These spaces are usually available 24/7
  • See their work as more meaningful: They get to be themselves at work
  •  Grow personally and professionally: They find huge benefit from the collaboration and learning opportunities with other co-work space entrepreneurs

 

 

Get a shared space:

  • Stop paying expensive traditional rent
  • Have more job control
  • See your work as more meaningful
  • Collaborate and learn from other entrepreneurs