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<\/p>\nA lot of startups begin in the founders\u2019 apartment, or, like Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, from their garage. However, there comes a time when the apartment no longer remains a suitable working place. The team expands, and with it grows the need to find a bigger place. You cannot work with your mother or your wife constantly calling you for something or the other, or your kids who want to spend time with you, and can\u2019t understand why daddy can\u2019t play with them. And, why entrepreneurs, even professionals or freelancers feel the need to get out of their home and find a stimulating environment to work.<\/p>\n
And, that\u2019s where co-working comes into the picture. Co-working is a recently developed practice that allows freelancers, entrepreneurs, and remote professionals to enjoy the benefits of working in a fully stocked group office, without losing the benefits and freedom of being an independent worker. The best of both worlds, you see!<\/p>\n
Apart from saving you the time-consuming task of searching for an office space with a broker, a co-working space offers you a host of intangible benefits like:<\/p>\n
Co-working spaces come fully loaded including wifi, tea\/coffee machines, microwave ovens, scanners, and printers. Not only startups do not need to burden the cost of setting up an office and pay hefty rentals on office spaces, but they also need not worry about maintenance of the office. It\u2019s even good for large corporations who want to set up an office in the city without buying an office space.<\/p>\n
Co-working spaces offer unbeatable perks and facilities that an upcoming startup will never be able to afford otherwise. Social Caf\u00e9 across India provides high-speed internet, on demand conference room, and you can even redeem the entire membership fee for food and drinks during your work timings, while Our First Office<\/em> at Nariman Point, Mumbai, offers art, aromatic candles, soft spa like music, freshly brewed coffee\/tea and mineral water. Then, there is Jaaga<\/em> in Bangalore that offers Yoga on the terrace, while 91 Springboard<\/em> in Delhi provides lockers\/document storage, and discounted medical insurance.<\/p>\n Co-working spaces are designed to inspire creativity and promote exchanging of ideas. According to Deskmag\u2019s annual Global Co-Working Survey<\/a>, 71% report a boost in creativity since joining a co-working space and 62% said their standard of work had improved in a co-working space. You can discuss your ideas with fellow co-workers, get feedback from them, be inspired by one of their projects or find a mentor who can guide you on your project. Sharing your challenges and opportunities also gives you a reality check or the push in the right direction, which you can seldom find while working alone or in a coffee shop.<\/p>\n For people who fear that they might not like a particular office space, there are co-working spaces that offer options such as a day pass or trial period. Places like Social Caf\u00e9<\/em> have day and monthly desk plans that you can cancel anytime you like.<\/p>\n A huge advantage of co-working is that you are working under the same roof with professionals belonging to different fields. You get to meet new people, future alliances or collaborators, potential partners and technical experts who can make your work\/startup journey easier. Spaces like BHiVe<\/em> and Jaaga<\/em> in Bangalore host regular speaker events or workshops to assist entrepreneurs, and membership includes access to cross-industry mentors, while Jack Your Startup<\/em> in Hyderabad provides mentoring, VC connect, and marketing benefits.<\/p>\nCreative environment<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Flexible options<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Collaboration and networking<\/strong><\/h3>\n