Sharing workplace: A sense of belongingness

As years have passed by, people have discerned that and many options are being gratified for the benefit of start-ups or SMEs like renting offices for a short/very short duration, going for shared offices, etc. An environment which provides comfort and a sense of belongingness that is constructive enough for a good working culture. Since it’s easy nowadays to find shared office space or shared office space for rent or rental purpose but it's required that one finds it in a right place and focuses on the main purpose of business.

Advantages of shared office spaces:

Networking: Networking becomes easier and quicker as one would be surrounded with similar minds and also may be similar business fields which could be related or interrelated. Other talented and business driven people can also connect and expand their businesses effectively.

Initial set up space: Since people generally hire their offices in already set up business parks or buildings certain things are already set up like phone lines, internet, intercom facilities, basic amenities like windows, chairs tables etc. The owners would generally have to build up space from scratch but, for rented premises, the basic things would already be done such as tiling, painting, doors, windows etc.

Better access to technology: Fast internet access, telephone lines, fax machines, printers etc. are all very much required for the smooth functioning of any business which could be availed in shared offices.

Duration flexibility: Co-working provides one to choose the most appropriate package suiting their requirement for duration be it short or long. This is a very distinct advantage as it is very difficult to avail such deals in normal regular leases.

Motivation: An environment where equally or more ambitious people work it gives one a boost to perform well or to achieve more in business. Group of good co-workers also provide one another a good support system as and when required.

An environment which provides comfort and a sense of belongingness which is constructive enough for good working culture and thus, nowadays shared office spaces are much in demand. A shared working space is worth giving a try because of its various utilities like duration flexibilities, lower rentals, good market accessibility etc. One could be inspired or motivated and work better in such an environment and therefore beat the loneliness of working alone.