Have you ever thought about starting your own business? Creating something from the ground up? Developing an idea that has been in your head for a while? Maybe a gap in the market that you spotted? The way that we all work has changed and there are more and more people working by themselves. Whilst working at home is great, because you can juggle work and home life that little bit easier, sometimes we crave that office environment. That interaction with other people on a face to face level and the atmosphere for a busy office. Many people work from coffee shops in order to get a slice of that environment, however it isn’t always productive or good for networking. If you are looking at setting something new up in this area, have you considered a shared working space?
Why A Shared Space?
Many people love the idea of working for themselves however it is so easy to feel alone and isolated from the working world. Especially if you have spent years in a team or working in a booming office. A great way to connect with people, make friends, have ‘colleagues’ is to occasionally make use of a shared office. This is where people can book a desk and work from it for the day. This allows for connection with real people, rather than trying to find that via email. It also gives you that active atmosphere which can actually aid your work. You never know who you might meet or what opportunities could come from working there too.
Many people are craving a space like this. Developing the idea of a shared working space and setting one up for freelancers and solo business people to use needs to be thought out properly. What do people want from one of these spaces? Which of the ideas that you are considering are the key elements you need to install? What are the necessities and the luxuries?
What Do People Need?
A clean, fresh, vibrant and up to date environment is what business people and freelancers want. Somewhere which isn’t overpriced, yet has everything they need. A decent chair, fast broadband, security and coffee. Space where work can be done and headphones can be worn, yet also breakout zones where conversations can happen and collaboration can take place. If you want people to work from the space more often, you might even consider hot desking storage where files, folders and other work essentials can be left. This will allow freelancers to go for a drink after work without having to cart their belongings around with them. These storage spaces and shelving can help a space feel more personal to the worker. Whilst also remaining professional and branded to your unique shared working space.
Conclusion
If you are looking for a venture to start which will flourish and actually help people in the world of business, consider a shared working space. Advertise it well and allow hourly, daily, weekly and monthly passes to be bought. Every business owner is different, yet they all desire a super space to set up from. Create that and you make an environment for work and solopreneurs to blossom.
