Benefits of Sharing Workspaces

If you are a newly turned self-employed worker, you might still be contemplating if you should get yourself a new office space or try a shared workspace instead. Maybe you can simply work from home in your comfy PJs. The choice is hard. After all, we all know how tempting it sounds to have a load of snacks at your side while you are still in your scruffs and working on your laptop. 

But as appealing as it may seem the truth is, working from home has its setbacks. It is not easy to work in a place where you have easy access to television, phone or your pets. And renting an office space when you are in the startup phase is probably not a wise decision in financial terms (we do do offices as well if your business is ready) So, what choice do you have? The answer my dear friends is coworking spaces.

Coworking spaces are places that offer workers a chance to come together and work in a fully equipped space at a flat-rate membership fee. The stats back us up, In 2017, London had 2.5 million square feet of space devoted to coworking space, which was a 190% hike from the stats in 2016.

Why Opt For Co-Working? 

Amenities

If you set up your own office, you don’t have the luxury to just buy a piece of land and show up for work the next day. No, in fact, you will need to invest both your time and money in buying new furniture, setting up Wi-Fi, buying office supplies, etc. But if you opt for coworking spaces, then arranging this stuff won’t be your headache. It will all be taken care of on your behalf. A good co-working space will provide you with amenities like-  

• Printing and scanning
• On-site network
• Wifi
• Meeting Rooms
• Refreshments

Effectiveness 

In a study conducted by Office Vibes, they found that 64% of entrepreneurs who were working in shared workspaces experienced more productivity and 68% felt more focused. This is because when you are working in a shared workspace, you are surrounded by like-minded people, people who are driven by their passions just like you. This is what inspires you to perform better.

Saves money

A communal space provider, Nick Clark has claimed that by opting for coworking spaces the entrepreneur can save up to 75% of their otherwise expenses. Renting an office space in the UK, and then purchasing all that furniture and office supplies can be costly. And hence you should opt for coworking spaces and invest that saved money somewhere better.

Networking

When you are looking for a coworking space search for one where people related to your sector can be found. This can benefit you in multiple ways. For one, people from your sector can understand your work and help you overcome hurdles. For two, all people have different approaches to problem-solving, and hence you can learn from others. And most importantly you can network through these people. And thus, grow together.

Flexibility 

Shared workspaces allow you more flexibility. You have more flexible plan options because there are no long requirements; they work on a month-to-month basis. Also, in terms of space options, if you happen to employ 2 more people overnight, you can probably expand in the same shared workspace. So, no need for hassle and shifting. 

Sound good? That’s what coworking is all about and that’s why we decided to bring this fantastic concept to Bury! And guess what!? If you do need and office and your business is ready to buy that furniture and stock those shelves full of office supplies, we have ten unique offices dotted throughout the coworking space!