4 Key Factors for a Successful Coworking Space

So you are considering moving your operation to a coworking space. Maybe you're tired of working in noisy coffee shops, maybe you get too lonely or distracted when you work from home, or maybe your team is distributed all over the world and coworking looks like the best solution for your business. 

Coworking is a fantastic solution for the modern business world. It allows you to remain mobile, flexible and still maintain your professional standards. In order to make a Successful Coworking Space for your business there are just a few things to keep in mind.

Determine your needs

Start by thinking about what you need for your business in terms of office space. Do you only need to rent a desk for a few hours sporadically? Maybe you need a more private setting regularly, or you want a long term arrangement with your favorite coworking place. Whatever your needs are, there is a coworking space that can cater to them. 

Look for a perfect fit

Today there are many different coworking spaces around the world. Some are completely geared towards building a great community. Others cater to customers that are looking for a more anonymous and private setting. 

With so many great options in your city you will want to check out a few in person to see if they are the perfect fit for your working style. The easiest way to go about this is to do some research online and narrow your selection down to 2 or 3 potential candidates and then to try them for a whole workday to see how they feel.

Network

Community is a huge part of most successful coworking space around the world. Take advantage of this by being an active participant in your coworking space’s community. Attend the networking events they host and be open to talking to people about the projects they are working on. You might just find interesting people to collaborate with. 

Meeting rooms and other perks

If the nature of your business requires that you host a lot of meetings, whether virtual or in person, then it is important that you find a coworking space that actually has meeting and conference rooms that are equipped for any type of meeting you might have. Not all Successful Coworking Space are created equal though, so find out who can cater to your needs such as a lobby greeter for your clients, business services such as printing, high speed wireless internet, presentation tools such as screens and projectors, and some even have food and drink catering services.

About Andrés Sanjose

Andrés Sanjose is a writer and editor based in Guatemala. He previously lived in Berlin for 10 years where he witnessed the birth and amazing evolution of the Virtual Office phenomenon, while working as a freelancer in the german capital. He is very interested in what the future holds for this exciting industry and loves to write about it.