The Benefits of Shared Office Space

Whether you are a small startup hoping to gain a foothold or an experienced business looking to expand your operation, shared office spaces can provide you with the ideal working environment. Adaptable to the needs of a wide variety of clients, shared office spaces offer many benefits, among them a low overhead, an existing IT infrastructure and the flexibility of a short lease. The following is a list of some of the more obvious benefits to working in a shared office space.

 Low Overhead

Establishing a new office—even a temporary one—can be a costly and time-consuming endeavor. Moreover, cheaper is not always better when it comes to office furnishings. The newest bottom-rack set from IKEA might seem appealing at the time, but you’d be surprised at how dramatically an uncomfortable chair or a wobbly table can impede productivity. Shared office spaces free you from the burden of furnishing your space, and while you may be providing much of the expensive hardware (laptops and similar) yourself, most packages include essential services like access to WiFi, printing facilities and phone services. Furnishings in shared office spaces tend to carry a far greater value, and offer a professional and modern aesthetic that would be above and beyond the reach of a private office.

Existing IT Infrastructure

Conducting modern business without reliable technology is an exercise in futility. For many young companies, this can be problematic; with few employees and a small budget, finding the room to pay for IT services can be next to impossible. Shared office spaces offer a solution to this problem, as most of them have dedicated IT support on-site. Not only does this mean that you are able to get started on your work quickly, it also means that you have a safety net should problems arise (as they invariably do). Further, the added influence of your fellow tenants means that it’s in the best interest of the office space to make sure their tech support operates in an efficient and timely manner, freeing you to concentrate on your work.

Security

It might be stating the obvious, but choosing to work in a shared office space is to choose insurance and peace of mind. Most shared office spaces operate using fairly sophisticated entrance technology; whether this takes the form of keycard access or round-the-clock desk security, you can rest easy knowing that your affairs are conducted in a secure environment.

Flexibility of a Short Lease

Today’s market is dynamic and shifting, and it’s only fitting that your business practices reflect this trend. Shared office spaces allow you to choose the appropriate package to suit your needs, ranging from temporary hot desks at an hourly rate to permanent, closed offices. Because your needs may change month to month, this implicit flexibility represents a distinct advantage over private leases which may not account for your limited budget or schedule.

Networking Opportunities

It goes without saying that working in shared office space will have you in close contact with other tenants, but this need not be a detriment. Quite the opposite: most shared offices report high compatibility between their clients, leading to collaboration, innovation and progress. By availing yourself of the opportunities of a shared office, you may find yourself in touch with people you never imagined working beside, without whom you cannot now imagine working.

These are just some of the myriad benefits of working in shared office spaces. Adaptable and streamlined, designed to meet the needs of modern business, shared offices allow businesses young and old to adhere to professional models while keeping costs down and minimizing extraneous work on your part. If you haven’t yet considered it, today might be the day to take the first steps toward working in a shared environment.

Office Evolution Columbus

We have designed our services with the modern day, flexible, entrepreneur in mind. Our Virtual Offices and Private Offices have flexible packages and options to suit your specific needs. As you research local office space solutions in the Columbus metropolitan area (Dublin, Hilliard, Powell, Worthington, Galloway, Grove City, Westerville, New Albany, Gahanna, Bexley Reynoldsburg, Blacklick), you will also find that our pricing is competitive and affordable.  Choosing Office Evolution Dublin or Easton will help your budget remain flexible, with more money to spend on the things that matter most to your business.

We are business professionals and entrepreneurs, just like you, and understand what you need.  We offer three sizes of Conference Rooms, all with plug and play functionality, to meet your specific needs for the meeting at hand.  Even better for your flexible needs is the ability to rent a conference room, or office space, for a day.  Whether you need to make a good impression with a client, or simply need to escape the house to get work done, we can offer you the perfect solution.

Contact us today to set up a tour at our Dublin or Easton, Ohio locations.

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