Category: Coworking

 Working from home might seem ideal to anyone who’s never done it before. However, anyone who has worked from home can tell you that it’s not all it’s cracked up to be. Sure you might think it sounds great to sit on your bed eating bon bons and getting all your work done wearing sweatpants and a messy bun, but that’s a lot easier said than done.

The number one issue most people have with working from home is getting going in the morning, and staying on task throughout the day.

There are a ton of things to distract you in your own home. From your netflix account, to the snacks in the fridge, to the comfort of your bed, there are so many different ways to get pulled away from your work. It can be tough to find and keep the motivation throughout the day when you’re surrounded by the conveniences of home.

And we’re not just saying that, the proof is in the fact that so many people work from local coffee shops. The reason that people do this is because they know that it’s hard to get motivated from home. They probably have everything they need to work at home, including a private wifi connection, but they still choose to work from an outside location because leaving their house puts their brain into work mode. It also has the added benefit of helping you come out of work mode when it’s time to head home to spend time with your loved ones.

When you combine your work and home into one place, it can negatively affect the relationships you have as well. You might have a tougher time separating your work life from your personal. Just think about how great it feels to walk into your home at the end of a long day at work. That feeling comes from knowing that you’re in a place that doesn’t require you to work hard or answer emails. Working from home takes that feeling away in a sense.

Coworking spaces are a perfect solution for all of these issues. Let’s say you own a business, or work as a contract employee. You need a place to work because of all the pitfalls of working from home that we just listed. However, you can’t afford to rent out an entire office suite, and even if you can, why would you? As someone who runs their own business, you have to be smart with your money, not just spend it because you have it. Renting an entire office suite is simply a waste of funds. Renting a coworking space provides you with a designated desk, quiet working area, tons of perks , and networking opportunities that could end up changing your business for the better. You can use it whenever you need it, and get that feeling of “leaving work at work” at the end of the day again. Coworking is the absolute best solution for anyone who has the freedom to work from home, but doesn’t want to deal with the downsides.

Coworking is one of the most interesting new tools in the business world. Coworking spaces allow people from all different positions, in all different industries to have a place to work, without forcing them to pay for entire office that they don’t need. If you’ve never tried using a coworking space, you might not be sure about the benefits they offer, or how they can affect your day to day workload and schedule. There are several aspects that you should be aware of, since coworking can actually improve you work life vastly, in ways you might not even realize.

If you’re thinking about renting a coworking space, you might not be sure what you’re getting into. After all, this isn’t exactly an age old category. Coworking spaces are a new innovation in the business world, and many people might not have ever set foot into one as of yet. The world is becoming more and more virtual and remote every day, so we do expect coworking to be pretty commonplace in the near future, however, we’re not quite there yet. In order to help the many people who might be considering coworking as their new normal, we’ve put together a guide featuring a few of the most common questions we get when we tell people about 580 Executive Center.

Remote workers are all around us. In coffee shops, in libraries, even at home. This is quickly becoming the new norm of many industries that don’t require people to be in the same room to work well together. This development in the business world allows many more people to apply for jobs, and explore careers they might not otherwise have access to.

When you own your own business, you have a few different options. You can work from home, from a cafe or coffee shop, rent an office space, or rent a coworking space. Any smart business owner will examine all of these options before settling on the right one for their situation. It only makes sense, especially in the early stages of a business, when spending money on anything might be a crucial decision. Here are a few options, and why coworking is the better alternative to each one.

Working From Home

Working from home might be the first option you think of. In fact, as a business owner, you’ll likely spend at least some of your time working from home. However, once you start doing business in your dining room or bedroom, you’ll notice the pitfalls right away. For one, it can be incredibly difficult to stay focused on work when you’re at home. Secondly, your home should be a place you go to destress, spend time with your family and enjoy yourself. Spending too much time working from home can turn your home into your office, and no one wants to live at their desk. Keeping work and home separate is important, and can dramatically improve your life overall.

Working From A Cafe

I probably don’t even need to tell you why working at a coffee shop or cafe isn’t ideal, but i’ll list some reasons anyway. First of all, the noise level is almost always high. Unless you’re working out of a French cafe in a black and white silent film, you’re probably going to have to work through the sounds of people yelling their orders, frappes being blended, and coffee beans being ground.

Next, the wifi is usually not equipped to handle the amount of people using it at any given time. On top of that, during busy hours, it can be an impossible task to find a seat, much less one near an outlet.

Renting An Office

For some people, renting an office is just necessary. For example, a large law firm. They need a place to meet with clients on a near daily basis, and offices for the multiple employees. However, if you’re just one person, spending the astronomical Bay Area rent prices really isn’t a smart decision. All that space will probably go unused most of the time, and you’ll end up spending thousands on something you didn’t need in the first place.

Coworking

Coworking solves all of these problems. It gives you a space away from home to focus, and stay motivated. It’s a quiet space by design, besides a few designated networking areas. There are always plenty of seats (and outlets), and you can even reserve a specific desk of your own. And all of these benefits come at a reasonable price, so that you’re not wasting money that could be better spent elsewhere.

If this isn’t your first visit to our blog, you know by now that we at 580 Executive Center consistently sing the praises of using co-working spaces (especially our own!). But admittedly, it’s not all paradise in co-working-land. Here are some ways in which you may find it difficult to work in a shared space.

If you’ve just landed a new job which allows you to work remotely, congratulations! You’re joining the ranks of a growing trend in the American workforce. You’re probably also the envy of lots of people you know who are still stuck in their cubicle-based jobs, wishing they could be as fortunate as you, working from the comfort of your own home. Take it from someone who spends a fair amount of time working at home: it’s not always as comfortable as one might hope.

 

There’s no doubt about it. Work can be stressful. Americans are working longer hours, in fast-paced, high pressure environments. Many of us look to break out of our cubicles, and work in a setting in which we feel more comfortable. This leads some people to look for jobs in which they can work remotely. Others leave the corporate world completely, preferring to function as freelancers, or starting their own small businesses.