Category: Coworking

Moving into a coworking space is exciting, and if this is your first week, we’re sure you’re anxious to get going. You might be wondering how things are going to play out, and worried about adjusting to this new type of working environment. Don’t worry! We’re here to help. We’ve put together a list of the three things you should never do in a coworking space, so that you can avoid upsetting any of your coworkers. Avoid these three pitfalls, and your time at your new coworking space is sure to be pleasant and productive.

If you run a small business, you have to analyze every aspect about it to make sure you’re making all the right moves. You always want to make sure you’re working with the right people, investing your funds correctly, and making smart decisions about the way your company runs. One of the biggest decisions a new business owner has to make is the one about location. Where will your business function out of? Many people work from home, or a loud, bustling coffee shop. This can be fine every once in a while, but anyone who works from either of those places on a daily basis will tell you that it can be problematic for a few reasons. For the most part, these problems center around not being able to focus in a place that isn’t designed for business. However, some people feel they don’t have an option, since their business is still small, and it’s not justifiable to spend money on an office space that’s too big for its purposes at the moment.

Coworking is becoming more popular than ever. This innovative way of working is changing the way people look at work, as well as solving many of the issues that traditional workspaces cause. On top of that, coworking also solves a lot of issues that remote workers have with working from home, or even working from a cafe. If you’re a small business owner or a contract worker with the freedom to work wherever you can get an internet connection, you should absolutely consider working from a coworking space. Here are a few of the issues that coworking fixes.

The bay area is easily becoming one of the biggest hubs in the world for small business. For a small business owner, this can be exciting as well as nerve-racking. On the one hand, being in the midst of so many inspiring stories and hardworking founders can provide a perfect opportunity for networking and learning from each other. On the other hand, the growing number of small businesses here can drive the cost of functioning as a startup way up. This is one of the reasons we’ve seen such a huge spike in the use of coworking spaces. Coworking spaces are great for small businesses because they provide a solution for those of you who are serious about their company, but don’t require an entire office suite that costs thousands of dollars every month.

Lately we’ve seen more options for where and how people get their work done sprouting up. This is especially prevalent in the bay area, where more and more startups are being born every day, and small business owners are looking for ways to save money to keep their company afloat. One of the best ways to save money is to find an alternative to renting an office space. Rent prices are rising around the country, but they seem to be especially expensive here, so anyone starting a business might be feeling unsure about finding an actual office space. 

Coworking is a big trend in the Bay Area, and it has been for quite some time now. If you’ve recently learned about coworking, or are wondering if it’s a good option for you, you probably have some questions. One of the most common questions we hear is “why should I spend the money to rent a coworking space?”. To answer that question, we’ve put together some scenarios in which a coworking space is the perfect solution. If you’re in any of these situations, you should definitely consider renting a coworking space. If not, we also have a blog about some of the best perks involved with coworking. Here are some of the most common situations that lead people into renting a coworking space:

When you start your own business, or become a remote worker, your first instinct might be to find a good local coffee shop and settle in. For years now, this has become the norm around the United States. Coffee shops are basically forced to open up their wifi networks to their customers, since so many of their regulars use the shop as their makeshift office. While it’s understandable that you might consider working out of a cafe, we’d like to urge you to go in a different direction. There are many reasons why working out of a cafe can be debilitating for your work productivity. Here are the ones we hear most often.

Anyone who works remotely or owns a business knows one thing: saving money is important. Even if you like to spend on little luxuries in your personal life, spending money in regards to business needs to be more well thought out. Instead of just opting into things right away, you probably take a while to think about whether or not this investment is worth the money you’re about to spend.

If you’ve decided to move into a coworking space, congratulations. You’ve made a proactive step to improve your work life, and become an even more motivated worker. You might be a little apprehensive about your first day walking into the coworking space. Any big change to your work schedule or routine can be a little bit daunting at first.

One of the best ways to eliminate stress going into a new situation is to prepare yourself with as much information as possible beforehand. We’ve put together a few rules that you can keep in mind in order to have the best possible time in your coworking space. Read over these tips before you go in, and you’ll have a little more information about how to function well in your new environment.

Meet Your Coworkers

We understand that a lot of remote workers and people in general are introverted. If you’re not in the mood to meet people, you can utilize one of our more private work areas. However, one of the best perks of using a coworking space is the opportunity to meet and network with people from all walks of life, and professional backgrounds. The wide variety of people you can meet in a coworking space can be a help to your business and might even end up being personal friends. Taking advantage of this opportunity usually leads to people being much happier with their coworking experience, but again…no pressure.

Keep Your Space Tidy

One rule that helps any shared space function well is “Keep your own space clean”. If everyone in the coworking space cleans up after themselves, the space should stay relatively clean. Of course, the coworking space will have a staff and cleaning crew to vacuum and clean surfaces as well, but try not to take up too much space by spreading out unnecessarily, and leaving papers or supplies lying around in areas that you’re not using anymore. Clearing an area whenever your done is the basic rule of thumb, and following it will keep you and your coworkers much happier.

Know The Perks

There are many extras that come along with a coworking space. After all, it isn’t just a huge empty space. Knowing all of the different perks you can take advantage of will help you make the most of your time. Any supplies that you’d expect from a normal office should be around for you to use, including fax machines, scanners, printers and fast wiFi. On top of that, there should be conference rooms available for you to rent, for when you have a client that you need to impress, or a presentation that you need to make to a contractor or other members of your team. Any good coworking space will also provide coffee, so that you don’t have to leave the space every time you need a refill on your americano. Make sure you ask about all the extras available so that you don’t waste time or your own resources on something that comes as a packaged deal with your new coworking space.

If you work from home you’ve probably heard this a million times: “Wow you work from home? You’re so lucky! You get to work from your bed, in your pajamas!”. You might nod and laugh when someone suggests this, but in reality, you know that working from home isn’t always as easy as it might sound. While you might be able to get away with throwing your hair up in a messy bun, or snacking on postmates while you work, there are some downsides to working from your home. The biggest complaint we hear from remote workers is by far a lack of motivation. When you’re essentially the only one who is keeping track of your time, it can be hard to motivate yourself to keep on task, or even get up on time in the morning.