Things to consider before choosing a co-working space for working remotely
Start-ups, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and even artisan makers, are all finding the immense value of being able to conduct their business in a co-working space. Whether it is lower rent for small businesses, being able to network with other entrepreneurs and businesses, or even just having the corporate culture without being fully engrossed in the corporate environment, these are just some reasons why co-working space are gaining a lot of ground for many people and companies.
Things to consider before choosing a co-working
Doing your research before you commit to a co-working space is imperative; otherwise, how will you know what you’re getting for your new company or startup?
Here are some important factors to keep in mind while you’re looking for your new co-working space!
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The Price of the Space
Before you want to move into the next up and coming, hip co-working space, you should look at your budget and see how much you can actually afford. If you stick to your budget, you’ll be able to get more out of the space your working in, and put more money into the product you’re creating or providing to your client.
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Amenities
The amenities that are provided in the space are important to keep the productivity of your employees, and even yourself! Before you choose the space, you should check out the selection of coffee and tea they provide, the kitchen they have on site, all of the various office supplies that the space might provide, the kind of meeting rooms and conference rooms that are available.
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Community
The community that is fostered in the space is a vital part of how your company can grow and develop in the space. If the community is collaborative and actively tries to communicate with everybody then it can help keep your employee’s happy and your company moral up.
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Internet
You should always ask about the Internet speed of the co-working space. If the Internet isn’t fast or reliable, then you could be missing out on important emails or phone calls that will grow your business.
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Security
Having a good security system in the building will keep you from worrying about leaving your important data and ideas in the space. You should make sure that there is some kind of password protection on the doors to get into the building and the right security system in place.
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Access to the Space
Depending on what you’re going to be using the co-working space for, you should also inquire about the kind of access there is in the space. Is there 24-hour access? Or is it only normal business hours? Knowing this will help you locate an appropriate space for you.
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Management
How is the management at the co-working space? Are they helpful? Will their staff provide you with the service that your company needs? It’s important to be working in a space that there is a good support staff that can help you with what you and your employees need.
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Perks
What kind of perks does the space provide? Some places provide access to a gym, they might have an outdoor area to work, or they even might have a big lunch area that everybody can share and get to know and network more with other companies or entrepreneurs.
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Location
Where is the space located? Is it close to the subway or a bus route? Is there plenty of parking either on the street or in parking lots? The location can be detrimental to how well your business can flourish or how easy it is to access for your clients.
Getting into co-working spaces is becoming more and more popular. Having the possibility of sharing your workspace, and still being able to focus on your product or clients, is making these spaces more attractive to small and upcoming businesses. This list is just a small portion of what you should consider before you take the leap of working in a space like this.
