{"id":21008,"date":"2013-10-25T14:19:09","date_gmt":"2013-10-25T18:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/?p=21008"},"modified":"2023-03-31T16:18:59","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T20:18:59","slug":"six-reasons-shared-workspaces-are-cool-for-freelancers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2013\/six-reasons-shared-workspaces-are-cool-for-freelancers\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Reasons Shared Workspaces are Cool for Freelancers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>shared workspaces can be very good for freelancers. Here are some of the benefits of shared workspaces for freelancers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Affordability:<\/strong>&nbsp;Shared workspaces are often more affordable than renting a traditional office space. This can be a big advantage for freelancers who are just starting out or who are on a tight budget.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexibility:<\/strong>&nbsp;Shared workspaces are often more flexible than traditional office spaces. You can usually choose a membership that fits your needs, and you can often come and go as you please. This can be helpful for freelancers who have variable work schedules or who need to work from home sometimes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Community:<\/strong>&nbsp;Shared workspaces offer a sense of community. You can meet other professionals, collaborate on projects, and get support. This can be helpful for freelancers who can feel isolated working from home.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Networking:<\/strong>&nbsp;Shared workspaces are a great place to network with other professionals. You can meet potential clients, partners, and employees. This can be helpful for freelancers who are looking to grow their business.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inspiration:<\/strong>&nbsp;Shared workspaces can be a great place to get inspired. You can see what other people are working on, and you can be motivated by the energy of the space. This can be helpful for freelancers who can get bogged down in their work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a freelancer, we definitely recommend considering a shared workspace. It can be a great way to save money, be more flexible, and connect with other professionals.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re in permanent employment one of the common complaints is the fact you have to stare at the same four walls the whole time. Your desk or cubicle becomes your entire world and your working day can go beyond repetitive into brain-numbingly monotonous. So the freedom that comes with being a freelancer is a blessing, right? Not always.<\/p>\n<h2>Working from home&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2013\/workspace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/01-workspace.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful Designer Workspaces\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/334;\"><\/a><br \/>\n<em>Beautiful Designer Workspaces<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Assuming their line of work allows it, many freelance workers are forced to work from home. This might sound like a dream come true for lots of people, who would readily swap their daily commute for rolling straight out of bed into work. But there can be some very real drawbacks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anyone working from home will need a dedicated desk, office or workspace that can accommodate them and the materials they need for their work. The sheer number of hours spent working will mean you need <strong>a comfortable and practical space<\/strong> to work in. Hunching over your laptop on a spongy sofa could lead to some serious back problems.<\/li>\n<li>Since your ability to work will likely hinge on a working computer and reliable internet connection, you\u2019ll need to make sure you\u2019re covered. Unlike in an office, free <strong>technical assistance<\/strong> will not be on the other end of the phone when you work from home.<\/li>\n<li>Working from home requires a great deal of <strong>self-restraint<\/strong>; being able to stop working at the end of the working day, rather than let it bleed into your free time isn\u2019t easy. Conversely, forcing yourself to work when you\u2019re surrounded by distractions requires serious self-control.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>expense<\/strong> of heating your home and covering electricity all day every day is probably more than you\u2019d imagine. Freelancers who work from home incur these costs simply by being there.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, and perhaps most importantly there\u2019s <strong>the sociability factor<\/strong>. The occasional cup of coffee with your workmates, a chat at your desk and grabbing a quick lunch with colleagues are underrated when you have them every day but you miss them when they\u2019re gone. People who work from home are usually completely deprived of company throughout the day, which can sometime actually lead to a decline in focus and productivity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>A smart alternative&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21017 lazyload\" title=\"Co-working: The Middle Ground Workspace\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/co-working-the-middle-ground-workspace.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/co-working-the-middle-ground-workspace.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/co-working-the-middle-ground-workspace-250x187.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/co-working-the-middle-ground-workspace-125x93.jpg 125w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/375;\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Co-working: The Middle Ground Workspace<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Working from home full time works for some people, but for those looking for a sociable alternative there are shared workspaces, also known as co-working spaces. These tend to be open-plan areas set up in inner city locations for individuals who don\u2019t want to work from home full time but can\u2019t necessarily afford an office. The idea is that you rent a desk instead, in a way that is as flexible as you need it to be. Let\u2019s look at the advantages of working in this way:<\/p>\n<h2>1) Meet like-minded people<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-21015 lazyload\" title=\"21 Inspirational Collaborative Workspaces\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/inspirational-collaborative-workspaces-680x407.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"407\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/inspirational-collaborative-workspaces-680x407.png 680w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/inspirational-collaborative-workspaces-250x149.png 250w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/inspirational-collaborative-workspaces-125x74.png 125w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/inspirational-collaborative-workspaces-700x419.png 700w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/inspirational-collaborative-workspaces.png 999w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 680px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 680\/407;\" \/><br \/>\n<em>21 Inspirational Collaborative Workspaces<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Sociability has to be the biggest benefit of shared workspaces. Miami Shared offers a great example of the type of mix you\u2019ll find in co-working spaces. Amongst the sixty members signed up to use the space there are small tech start-ups, creative professionals and new media freelancers as well as lawyers, financial advisers, and real estate brokers, who like to hang out there simply because of the relaxed, collaborative vibe.<\/p>\n<p>As well as being sociable, working in close proximity with like-minded people can be great for business. Collaboration is far more likely if you chat with someone informally in person than if you approach them cold. Going back to the example of Miami Shared, they actually host workshops, speaking events and networking mixers, all of which aim to nurture the Miami tech community.<\/p>\n<h2>2) Save cash<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21018 lazyload\" title=\"Co-working brings savings, networking for tech startups\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/co-working-brings-savings-networking-tech-startups.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"445\" height=\"296\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/co-working-brings-savings-networking-tech-startups.jpeg 445w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/co-working-brings-savings-networking-tech-startups-250x166.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/co-working-brings-savings-networking-tech-startups-125x83.jpeg 125w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 445px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 445\/296;\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Co-working brings savings, networking for tech startups<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Each shared working space operates differently, with some offering membership on a monthly basis and others charging per hour. The Cube in London offers places for one to five workers at \u00a325 per hour for non-members and \u00a315 per hour for members. Meanwhile The Grind in New York boasts a day rate of $35 and a monthly rate of $500. Since flexibility is the name of the game with shared workplaces, most will offer a deal that will suit your needs. Then of course there are different perks thrown in, The Trampery in London\u2019s Shoreditch offers free tea and coffee while pariSoma in San Francisco boasts a couple of Google bikes for coworkers to use.<\/p>\n<h2>3) Enjoy real flexibility<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blogto.com\/city\/2013\/04\/the_top_10_shared_office_space_options_in_toronto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21016 lazyload\" title=\"The top 10 shared office space options in Toronto\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/top-shared-office-toronto.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"590\" height=\"392\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/top-shared-office-toronto.jpg 590w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/top-shared-office-toronto-250x166.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/top-shared-office-toronto-125x83.jpg 125w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 590px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 590\/392;\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<em>The top 10 shared office space options in Toronto<\/em><\/p>\n<p>As mentioned above the sheer range of shared working spaces out there means there is a great diversity of offerings. Whether you simply need a space to meet with clients once a week or a full time desk to get you out of your flat during the working day, you should be able to find something. Most places tend to section off the space to separate more regular workers with those who are only in for a flying visit. As such most offer different types of desk for different types of work.<\/p>\n<h2>4) Do some good for the environment<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2010\/02\/15\/nyregion\/15green.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21014 lazyload\" title=\"At Shared Offices, How Green Is My Work Space\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/green-shared-workspaces.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/green-shared-workspaces.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/green-shared-workspaces-250x131.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/green-shared-workspaces-125x65.jpg 125w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/315;\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<em>At Shared Offices, How Green Is My Work Space<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Forget heating your home all day every day and paying extortionate daytime electricity bills by getting a shared office to foot the utility bill instead. This saving will come hand in hand with leaving a smaller carbon footprint. Then there are places like Greenspaces in Denver, which take this one step further thanks to their focus on sustainability and the environment. This Denver shared workspace is a solar-powered facility, replete with soft cork flooring in the restrooms and original concrete elsewhere, all-natural clay walls with no VOC paint and solar tube light fixtures.<\/p>\n<h2>5) Work somewhere cool<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21013 lazyload\" title=\"16 Cool Coworking Spaces\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/cool-co-working-shared-spaces-for-freelancers.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"619\" height=\"357\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/cool-co-working-shared-spaces-for-freelancers.jpg 619w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/cool-co-working-shared-spaces-for-freelancers-250x144.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/cool-co-working-shared-spaces-for-freelancers-125x72.jpg 125w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 619px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 619\/357;\" \/><br \/>\n<em>16 Cool Coworking Spaces<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If the examples above haven\u2019t already persuaded you, this compilation of 16 cool co-working spaces should convince you that shared workspaces can be painfully hip and impressively dynamic. Working somewhere you like and are proud of can be a great morale-booster for a professional freelance worker. But that isn\u2019t the only bonus; being able to meet clients somewhere that has a forward-thinking buzz about it is bound to impress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>shared workspaces can be very good for freelancers. 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