{"id":941,"date":"2019-02-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-02-04T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cos.p10.sol1.net\/uncategorized\/exposed-the-best-and-the-worst-of-coworking-spaces\/"},"modified":"2022-07-19T00:30:56","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T00:30:56","slug":"the-best-and-worst-of-coworking-spaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/the-best-and-worst-of-coworking-spaces","title":{"rendered":"Exposed! The Best and the Worst of Coworking Spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"941\" class=\"elementor elementor-941\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1c02cddb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1c02cddb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4424845\" data-id=\"4424845\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4eafb38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4eafb38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhile hotdesking was a trend that swept through businesses only to fall flat and be labelled a failure, coworking spaces has arrived to fill the gap. What this innovation in flexible work spaces recognises is that it simply won\u2019t be ideal for everyone. However, it does offer invaluable opportunities for freelancers and startups.&nbsp;<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span>\n\nThe idea behind coworking spaces&nbsp;is that&nbsp;you&nbsp;could&nbsp;rent&nbsp;a&nbsp;desk&nbsp;and use the communal facilities rather than sourcing an&nbsp;entire&nbsp;office, desks, kitchen appliances, internet and the other basics required. By paying for a spot in an existing office with all the amenities, you&nbsp;are able to&nbsp;save the daunting overheads that a lot of new businesses face as they try to move out of their garage.&nbsp;<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span>\n\nAs it is with every new trend, this solution won\u2019t be for everyone. It\u2019s important to consider the pros and cons before diving in head first.\n\nWhat co-working spaces does well:\n<ul>\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Far cheaper than traditional alternatives<\/b>. As a starting business or a one-man show, your budget is likely to be quite tight. Coworking spaces give you the&nbsp;opportunity&nbsp;to access internet, printers, meeting rooms and other perks without needing to source and set them up yourself.&nbsp;<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>New scenery.<\/b>&nbsp;These stylish places are not only designed to give you a creative boost, they\u2019re also a breath of fresh air from your garage or looking at the same beige wall in your home office. Stepping out of&nbsp;the&nbsp;house and into a work-oriented environment can help you focus rather than split your attention between chores and work tasks.&nbsp;<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Professional space to host client<\/b><b>s<\/b><b>.&nbsp;<\/b>These spaces help you give the right impression to clients and investors. Having a trendy place to host them shows commitment, professionalism and helps to build trust.&nbsp;<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Networking opportunities.<\/b>&nbsp;Perhaps one of the most important factors for a growing business, networking allows you to grow and develop at an even faster&nbsp;rate. With other startup founders and different industries all working in the same place, you have so much potential&nbsp;for learning and growth&nbsp;rolled up into one area.&nbsp;<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nWhere they fall short:\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Far more unpredictable distractions.&nbsp;<\/b>With so many people in one space, there will be more new distractions that you wouldn\u2019t be&nbsp;accustomed&nbsp;to. Not only are they new and unpredictable, but they\u2019re harder to ignore or&nbsp;get rid of. Which leads us to the next con&#8230;<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>You aren\u2019t the boss.&nbsp;<\/b>You may be your own boss, but everyone in the room is likely to be as well. Instead of having an office that you set the rules in, you need to fit into the existing culture. As much as they might annoy you, there is nothing you can do about the irritating habits of the people around you.&nbsp;<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Germs. So many germs.<\/b>&nbsp;You have no idea who has touched what and where. Everyone there are in a similar boat to you, hardworking and more likely to pick up a cold.&nbsp;Someone&nbsp;could have spread&nbsp;a cold&nbsp;through the&nbsp;office before they\u2019re&nbsp;own&nbsp;nose has started running. Hygiene becomes crucial in shared environments.&nbsp;<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Little to no privacy.&nbsp;<\/b>As much as an open plan,&nbsp;coworking space may foster collaboration, it isn\u2019t a place for privacy. Phone calls and video conferencing are likely to be heard by everyone, even&nbsp;through&nbsp;the&nbsp;paper-thin&nbsp;meeting room walls.&nbsp;<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<span class=\"TextRun SCXW263642311\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263642311\">The important thing to remember when it comes to contemporary work trends is that as cool as the lifestyle may be portrayed, it won\u2019t work for everyone. Some people respond better to working in the peace and quiet of the home office with breaks taken at the local coffee shop. Other people <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW263642311\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263642311\">p<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW263642311\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263642311\">r<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW263642311\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263642311\">efer<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW263642311\" lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263642311\"> the structure and routine of going into an office every day.<\/span><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-616ac5f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"616ac5f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-538b6e9\" data-id=\"538b6e9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22dec62 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-widget elementor-widget-cos-carousel\" data-id=\"22dec62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;image_spacing_custom&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:31,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"cos-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>No products were found with the applied settings<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class='watch-action'><div class='watch-position align-left'><div class='action-like'><a class='lbg-style3 like-941 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='like' data-post_id='941' data-nonce='3c6d52cef8' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='Did you find this useful?' \/><span class='lc-941 lc'>0<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class='action-unlike'><a class='unlbg-style3 unlike-941 jlk' href='javascript:void(0)' data-task='unlike' data-post_id='941' data-nonce='3c6d52cef8' rel='nofollow'><img class='wti-pixel' src='https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/plugins\/wti-like-post\/images\/pixel.gif' title='' \/><span class='unlc-941 unlc'>0<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div> <div class='status-941 status align-left'><\/div><\/div><div class='wti-clear'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While hotdesking was a trend that swept through businesses only to fall flat and be labelled a failure, coworking spaces has arrived to fill the gap. What this innovation in flexible work spaces recognises is that it simply won\u2019t be ideal for everyone. However, it does offer invaluable opportunities for freelancers and startups.&nbsp;&nbsp; The idea &#8230; <a title=\"Exposed! The Best and the Worst of Coworking Spaces\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/the-best-and-worst-of-coworking-spaces\" aria-label=\"Read more about Exposed! 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