By JC Kiadii, Internet Marketing for Mortgage Professionals
Are you ready to take your home-based business to the next level? Consider getting out of the house and using a coworking space.
What is coworking? Here’s a description, courtesy of wikipedia.org.
Coworking is a style of work which involves a shared working environment, sometimes an office, yet independent activity. Unlike in a typical office environment, those coworking are usually not employed by the same organization. Typically it is attractive to work-at-home professionals, independent contractors, or people who travel frequently who end up working in relative isolation.
Whether you tele-commute or operate your business from home, here are a few reasons I have become a big fan of coworking spaces.
- An Affordable Alternative.
Many of the traditional office suite packages start at $200 a month and include an initiation fee. For about $100 a month, I get unlimited access to any cubicle on a first-come first-serve basis, and there are no initiation fees or long-term contracts. Plugging in at a coffee shop is not really free, because there’s an expectation that you should purchase something. The library isn’t an option either because you cannot use your phone. - The Freedom to Focus.
Everyone I know who works at home complains about distractions. From food that needs to be cooked, to laundry that should be washed, to the television – there’s a lot going on! I find that working at a coworking location can increase my productivity by at least 33%. - They Think of Everything.
Would you like to work outside, while looking at nature? No problem. The back porch area has WIFI and a place to work. Would you like to save money by bringing in your lunch? Most of these spaces have a kitchen with state-of-the art microwave machines. - Beat the Feeling of Isolation.
I must confess, as a card carrying introvert, isolation is not a problem. I also have several friends that I touch base with daily. If spending all day alone is driving you mad, consider coworking. - A Professional Space to Meet Clients.
I’ve never met clients at my home office – it blurs the lines of work vs. home space and it can be risky. The package I chose includes 2 hours a month of conference room use, and the option to rent a meeting space at a discount.
Finding a coworking space.
If you are intrigued by the concept, try searching online for the term “coworking” and your city (ex., coworking Atlanta).
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