10 Benefits of Coworking Spaces

Coworking spaces have become prominent buzzwords in today’s business world. But these nontraditional “offices” are more than just passing trends. They can be the key to advancing your career, growing your business, and establishing meaningful connections. Among the many benefits of coworking spaces:

1. Boosting Productivity 

   Working in a traditional space can stifle creativity and productivity (and the endless office drama and politics!), but working remotely can fail to provide the structure necessary for results. One of the major benefits of coworking spaces is that they offer fewer distractions than your home or coffee shop, less formality than an office, and a boost of extra motivation.

2. Creating Work/Life Boundaries 

   This is aimed particularly for folks who work for themselves: it can be difficult to concentrate when distractions surround you (kids, the neighbor’s dog, Facebook, YouTube, a sink full of dishes…). It’s easy to blur the work/life lines. This can make it hard to get anything done – and it can make it hard to walk away from work for the day. Having a separate space can help establish useful boundaries.

3. Making Connections and Networking 

   Establishing networks can be difficult for solopreneurs, freelancers, and independent contractors. Coworking spaces establish a sense of community: you can work independently – but not be alone. Members of your community can become resources, sounding boards, or even just someone to have coffee with when you’re taking a break. These spaces make it easier to form mutually beneficial relationships with other professionals. 

4. Fostering Diversity

   People in a flexible workspace come from all walks of life and are involved in a wide range of businesses. It’s a unique environment that allows you to tap into different skills, experiences, and perspectives. You’ll find it more conducive to collaboration than competition, which can relieve a great deal of pressure and one-upmanship. 

5. Maximizing Budgets 

   Among the most attractive benefits of coworking spaces is the ability to maximize your budget. You can eliminate much of your overhead costs (e.g utilities, maintenance, janitorial, etc.) and swap them out for a simple fee paid according to the terms of your agreement (typically monthly). You’re not locked into a long-term situation, and everything you need is ready and waiting for you there. Get to work!

6. Increasing Flexibility 

   As mentioned, coworking spaces allow you to escape the ups and downs of leasing corporate offices. Choose the membership option that works for you, select the type of space you want, and go. You can establish your own schedule based on your own productivity and needs without having to work in “regular” office hours.

7. Delivering a Professional Space to Meet Clients

   Do you really want to have a current or prospective client meet you in your home? Do they really want to meet you in your home? With coworking spaces, you have an office environment in which to put clients, partners, prospective investors, and others at ease. You are also assuring them that you are a professional – the real deal.

8. Leveraging an Upscale Address

   When you take advantage of spaces for coworking in downtown Tampa, you also have the benefit of the address. It is a desirable area with a thriving business community – and you’re right in the heart of the action. You can work in a location that would be difficult to afford otherwise. And if you can, coworking spaces allow you to test the waters in a particular area before taking permanent steps.

9. Running a Business – Not an Office

   When it comes to the benefits of coworking spaces, certainly a big draw is that you can devote your time, energy, and resources to running and growing your business – not running an office. Not only does this significantly reduce overhead costs, it allows you to do what you do best. 

10. Thriving!

    Research indicates that people who utilize coworking spaces are more likely to view their work as meaningful, enjoy collaboration and community instead of cut throat competition, achieve more control over their jobs/careers, among other perks. 

If you’re ready to take advantage of these benefits, contact the Office Evolution team today. With fully-equipped, professional, and beautiful spaces for coworking in downtown Tampa, you can take your business and career to the next level.