| | May 20199Be Cognizant of the Commute: Nothing is more tiring than being stuck in traffic. As most spaces are located in prime locations, being aware of the time during both peak and off-peak hours are important. Also, verify with the space on its other locations around the city that you or your team might be able to use to save time. So, make sure the coworking space that you select saves the commute time resulting in a higher efficient workday.The Other Occupants: The concept of a shared space is that you will be using it with other people. So before closing the deal, know the other occupants. This will help you understand the noise levels that you can expect, the business & career development opportunities, or presence of competitors in the same workspace. Though most spaces house varied professionals like graphic designers, writers, coders, product developers, and photographers, identifying the ones that you can align with for future should be a factor of consideration before signing the contract. Also, remember that you'll be around these people many times a week; so feeling comfortable around them should be your priority.Check the Ergonomic: An often ignored factor when evaluating a space is the ergonomics. Since you will soon be spending hours and days sitting on the desk, a bad chair can not only spoil the experience for you, but also lead to back problems. Hence, examine the furniture and the comfort it will provide when sitting for long hours. You can also ask the coworking space provider if they have options of the standing desk, easy chairs or even bean bags to relax and work.Networking Events Opportunities: Many spaces often host social and networking events like Friday lunches, sports night, and professional development workshops, for its members. This informal opportunity enables people of the same coworking space as well as other spaces of the same company to mingle, connect to a community of like-minded entrepreneurs and collaborate for future working opportunities. These events also give a break from the daily routine to relax and get to work with a fresh mind, and sometimes a newer approach the next day.Understand the Commitment: Though the shared spaces offer flexible usage plans, some might require a minimum commitment and service of notice before cancelling the membership. Hence, evaluate the flexibility and guarantees if any; or else, you could end-up paying unnecessary fees. Working out of coworking spaces is fun and a refreshing break as compared to working from home. So, try them but just keep in mind the above eight reasons before you close on a space. Your money is important, and allocating it in the right place is crucial. Thus, select your new office wisely. Though, most spaces house varied professionals like graphic designers, writers, coders, product developers, and photographers, identifying the ones that you can align with for future should be a factor of consideration before signing the contract
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