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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COWORKING SPACES

Walk into a coworking space and you’ll immediately notice that it feels different from a regular office. The smell of fresh coffee in the air is second only to the electric atmosphere that the energetic and excited occupants bring to the space. You’ll see a mix of those in deep focus at private desks and others striking up engaging conversations at large shared tables. This is the culture of the coworking space.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COWORKING SPACES View Larger Image With all the buzz around coworking spaces, we decided to provide you with a primer. We cover the coworking basics as well as implications for the traditional office and facility managers.
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COWORKING SPACES

WHAT ARE COWORKING SPACES?

In addition to culture, cost is another big draw. One of the advantages of these spaces is the ability to rent out only what you need vs an entire private office space, which can be costly. Through various membership based models, costs vary and allow for flexibility. These include options for daily fees or monthly fees. Membership costs also differ based on whether you use a shared desk or want a dedicated one.

If you want to learn more, and be extremely inspired at the same time, the video below from space provider, NomadWorks, is useful. It brilliantly sums up the essence of coworking spaces.