There are a whole range of people who use coworking spaces in order to work effectively. Startups and freelancers might get all of the attention, but the scope has grown much wider in recent times.
We’ve already taken a closer look at how large companies are now getting in on the coworking game. This means that some of their valuable team members can work remotely and still have the office space that they need, without having to relocate to an area with a business headquarters. Giving them the flexibility that so many people want from their working life.
Let’s take a look at some of the types of freelancers and businesses that benefit from using coworking spaces.
Podcasters
Not something you’d think of straight away right? Well, finding a good space to plan, and then record your podcast isn’t always easy, which is where the coworking space comes in. Not only can people working on the show plan out what they are doing, but a coworking space is also a great place to bring in guest speakers, as it is a professional yet relaxed environment. Conference or meeting rooms also serve as the ideal space to set up your recording equipment, without any outside distractions ruining the show. Finally, a hot desk can be used for editing, uploading, and then promoting the episodes after the fact.
Hackathons
Yes, tech startups are one of the cornerstones of coworking spaces, but there is such a wide variety within this. What people say when they talk about tech can mean anything. One of the exciting things that coworking spaces give the technology sector is the ability to host hackathons. This is where a group of people gets together to program over the course of a few days. Or sometimes 24hrs without sleep. Coworking spaces are great for this type of event because not only do they have excellent internet access and copious amounts of coffee, many are also accessible 24/7.
Freelancing
We talk about freelancers a lot, because a lot of freelancers use coworking spaces to get away from home and create that work/life balance. But what type of freelancers benefit from coworking? The simple answer is all of them, but to give you an idea, here are some of the freelancers we’ve come across.
Writers/Editors
Freelance writers and editors have moved from the coffee shops and into coworking spaces. This is a job that needs focus, and so working at home can cause a host of unwelcome distractions. Many writers find a bit of background noise to be really useful, and enjoy the schedule that going to a coworking space can bring with it.
Web Developers
Developers also find the routine of a coworking space to be useful. Not only this, but a team of developers can easily work together on a single project if they need/want to, without all being a part of one business or agency. Coworking spaces are a great place to meet like-minded people, and so collaborative projects tend to spring up organically from just being there and talking to the people around you.
Translators
Translators, and other freelancers who work with a lot of overseas clients, make use of coworking spaces for two main reasons that are invaluable to them. One is the telephone line that comes with a hot desk. A professional number, linked to a professional address, that clients can call looks much better than a home address and mobile number. The other is the use of meeting rooms where they can hold conference calls with their clients in a quiet environment with a good internet connection.
Solopreneurs
Not quite an entrepreneur, not quite a startup, a solopreneur is someone who is a business of one, exploring an idea and seeing where it takes them. As for all new businesses, having official premises is important. A coworking space provides these men and women with meeting rooms, a work address, and a network of people to talk to that will hopefully help them to get their idea off the ground and see where it takes them. A place in which to meet clients or potential investors is ideal for this type of business and can give a sense of purpose that is hard to find when working from home.
There are so many different ways that coworking spaces can be used, by an array of different people, groups, and businesses. There really is a place for everybody’s needs. If you’re looking to join in and get the benefits of a diverse coworking environment, check out the Ranch Office layout and find a space that’s right for you.
We’ve already taken a closer look at how large companies are now getting in on the coworking game. This means that some of their valuable team members can work remotely and still have the office space that they need, without having to relocate to an area with a business headquarters. Giving them the flexibility that so many people want from their working life.
Let’s take a look at some of the types of freelancers and businesses that benefit from using coworking spaces.
Podcasters
Not something you’d think of straight away right? Well, finding a good space to plan, and then record your podcast isn’t always easy, which is where the coworking space comes in. Not only can people working on the show plan out what they are doing, but a coworking space is also a great place to bring in guest speakers, as it is a professional yet relaxed environment. Conference or meeting rooms also serve as the ideal space to set up your recording equipment, without any outside distractions ruining the show. Finally, a hot desk can be used for editing, uploading, and then promoting the episodes after the fact.
Hackathons
Yes, tech startups are one of the cornerstones of coworking spaces, but there is such a wide variety within this. What people say when they talk about tech can mean anything. One of the exciting things that coworking spaces give the technology sector is the ability to host hackathons. This is where a group of people gets together to program over the course of a few days. Or sometimes 24hrs without sleep. Coworking spaces are great for this type of event because not only do they have excellent internet access and copious amounts of coffee, many are also accessible 24/7.
Freelancing
We talk about freelancers a lot, because a lot of freelancers use coworking spaces to get away from home and create that work/life balance. But what type of freelancers benefit from coworking? The simple answer is all of them, but to give you an idea, here are some of the freelancers we’ve come across.
Writers/Editors
Freelance writers and editors have moved from the coffee shops and into coworking spaces. This is a job that needs focus, and so working at home can cause a host of unwelcome distractions. Many writers find a bit of background noise to be really useful, and enjoy the schedule that going to a coworking space can bring with it.
Web Developers
Developers also find the routine of a coworking space to be useful. Not only this, but a team of developers can easily work together on a single project if they need/want to, without all being a part of one business or agency. Coworking spaces are a great place to meet like-minded people, and so collaborative projects tend to spring up organically from just being there and talking to the people around you.
Translators
Translators, and other freelancers who work with a lot of overseas clients, make use of coworking spaces for two main reasons that are invaluable to them. One is the telephone line that comes with a hot desk. A professional number, linked to a professional address, that clients can call looks much better than a home address and mobile number. The other is the use of meeting rooms where they can hold conference calls with their clients in a quiet environment with a good internet connection.
Solopreneurs
Not quite an entrepreneur, not quite a startup, a solopreneur is someone who is a business of one, exploring an idea and seeing where it takes them. As for all new businesses, having official premises is important. A coworking space provides these men and women with meeting rooms, a work address, and a network of people to talk to that will hopefully help them to get their idea off the ground and see where it takes them. A place in which to meet clients or potential investors is ideal for this type of business and can give a sense of purpose that is hard to find when working from home.
There are so many different ways that coworking spaces can be used, by an array of different people, groups, and businesses. There really is a place for everybody’s needs. If you’re looking to join in and get the benefits of a diverse coworking environment, check out the Ranch Office layout and find a space that’s right for you.