CoWorking spaces are just for freelancers, right? Wrong. CoWorking spaces have been steadily growing in popularity over the last 10 years and provide opportunities for a wide range of individuals and businesses. As they are still a relatively new concept (compared to traditional leased offices) there are still a few misconceptions about them. Today, we’re going to dispel four of those…
Dispelling Common CoWorking Misconceptions
Misconception 1: CoWorking is only for freelancers.
Wrong. Coworking spaces can be a great fit for a variety of professionals, from entrepreneurs to remote workers to startups to established companies looking for flexibility. With people’s work habits changing and more businesses allowing a more hybrid approach to work, their need for huge traditional offices is changing. A CoWorking space allows businesses of all sizes to provide office space for their staff without the need for long leases.
Misconception 2: CoWorking Spaces are all open plan and noisy.
Wrong. Open floor plans are common in lots of CoWorking spaces, but the majority also offer private offices, meeting rooms, and quiet areas too. This allows businesses to each find their optimal balance between collaborative working and independent quiet time. One of the key benefits of CoWorking is the opportunity for collaboration and networking. Open layouts are key to enabling this but it is entirely possible to avoid them too!
Misconception 3: CoWorking is more expensive.
Wrong. This is not always the case. When you factor in all of the costs of setting up and running your own office, CoWorking can actually be a more affordable option for many. With furniture, internet, and printing costs often included in the base price, CoWorking spaces can be a wiser financial option. Not only that, should your situation change, your business can just walk away.
Misconception 4: CoWorking isn’t professional.
Wrong. CoWorking is just a different type of office space renting. The day to day work you do is professional regardless of where you are based. If you have face-to-face interactions with clients or prospects, many CoWorking spaces have bookable meeting rooms that you can host meetings in as well as a staffed reception area to greet visitors.
CoWorking spaces offer great opportunities to freelancers, startups and more established businesses alike. They are flexible, affordable, and what you make of them. Here at Love Mondays Office Space, we help businesses find office spaces where their teams will love going to work.
From CoWorking Spaces to Serviced Offices, we will help you find the best solution for your business, your goals, and ultimately your budget. We focus our searches in London, Manchester, Bristol and Birmingham but can help you find your perfect Office Space further afield too! Just get in touch to get started!
