Well! Well! Well! It’s International Co-working Day ??.
Yes, every year 9 August celebrates the concept of coworking and promotes it, back when the concept wasn’t universally known amongst professionals. For someone starting a new company working from home might seem promising as we don’t have enough cash to establish a new office but sooner or later you will miss the networking, interaction with people, co-workers, and new ideas. Co-working is perfect for people who are new in the startup world and want to learn more.
Check below 7 benefits of co-working space:
In the beginning, your business, cash is always a worrying part. With co-working space renting a workspace is much cheaper than renting a whole office space. Along with the rent, you don’t have to worry about internet fees and access to drinking water, no staff required for cleaning, and many more. The space charge includes that as well.
One of my favorite parts of using a coworking space is that you are not tied into any kind of contract. This allows you to be flexible according to the needs of your business. You can rent a space for a day month or year and if you are already in a co-working space and want a conference room that’s available as well.
No doubt there are successful business people who started from their homes. However, for a new startup, for someone looking at a growing stage, space is required. When it comes to meeting with an investor it’s better to have a professional environment trust me that makes an impression rather than a noisy and distracting coffee shop.
The greatest advantage of being in a co-working space is networking. Co-workers time to time organize settings for networking like drinks, games, different semi-formal parties, etc. that will take your network to a different level. Getting to know new people from various backgrounds is an effective way to learn, grow, and gain knowledge.
While working from home you have to continuously be focused so that you are on track on your entrepreneurial journey. With co-working, you will find many people working in a small corner and doing great things. The simple thing is when you are surrounded by successful, like-minded people every day you are encouraged to believe in yourself.
When you are working in an environment with co-workers who have different experiences and skills, they can help you to solve problems that they have already been through. Also, some co-working space organizes sessions where they invite people who can provide you feedback on your project.
Who knows even a small chit-chat near the water cooler can become a conversation that you just exchanged with your future business partner. The beauty of co-working is the people sharing the same space can be your potential client and a plus point in such cases is you seek feedback and make necessary changes much faster.
Before people thought that co-working space is only for freelancers, startups, and entrepreneurs (that’s why I said it’s our day ? ) but now dozens of companies, franchising branches, small companies are into co-working. More and more people are comfortable with co-working space these days and I must say it’s the new normal and it’s trending.
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Sharmistha is an enthusiastic Public health graduate with years of experience in the field of research, data analysis, and report writing. She is a Hanyang University social change maker award winner. She also facilitates sessions for entrepreneurs and youth organizations.