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Because today’s young entrepreneurs need more than a just an office space to work in
These days, many freelancers and startups are abuzz with the concept of coworking spaces, which takes young workers out of the traditional office setup and puts them in an environment that is as relaxed as it is output-inducing.
Instead of working at home, where the temptation to take long naps or play video games instead of working is all too present, a coworking space ensures that you can actually get your job done with minimal distractions. But aside from keeping one from taking their work home to where they should be relaxing and spending leisure time with family, there are more advantages to plugging your laptop into, and toiling away at, a coworking space.
A Professional Working Space…
Would you want to meet clients in your cramped, messy condo where all you can offer from the fridge is a jar of mayonnaise or last night’s leftovers? You want the people to work with to see that you are serious about your venture, and this means appearing professional whenever you come face-to-face to talk business. But if your budget will not allow you to rent a full-scale office at the moment, then a clean and efficient coworking space is your best bet.
…in a More Relaxed Backdrop
On the other hand, perhaps one of the reasons you decided to start your own business is the stringent set of rules in your previous jobs, like needing to be always on time or having to wear a tie. In a coworking space, you get a certain level of freedom that allows you to function without fear of being judged. Sure, you still need to follow certain guidelines to keep the peace with other people working next to you, but these are minuscule compared to the laidback feeling you cannot get inside the four walls of a traditional office.
High-speed Connectivity, Electric Sockets, Work Stations, etc.
A coworking space offers a well-thought-out workspace with ergonomic chairs and neat work surfaces, fast Internet connection, and multiple electric sockets, among other things. Pretty much all you need to start working is a laptop and an alert mind.
Lively, Work-conducive Atmosphere
In most cases, coworking spaces are populated by young and inspired individuals who, like you, are there to finish a task at hand. Working at home could prove to be too comfortable, leading you to laze about and put off your work for the next day, or the next. By immersing yourself among hardworking and energized workers such as yourself, you are inspired to stay awake and energized to finally get your job done.
Unlimited Coffee
Most people need caffeine to function, so who is going to say no to free-flowing coffee? Unfortunately, you do not get this at your favorite coffee place. You need to pay for a drink to warrant the length of your stay, an expense that a startup does not need but often accumulates. In a coworking space, not only do you get free coffee, but specialty brews at that, which is just what you need to keep going during crack-of-dawn tasks and all-night assignments.
Fresh Perspective
When you hit a wall in a project, a presentation, or whatever it is you are working on, a fresh pair of eyes won’t hurt. By working in a shared office space, you have the privilege of working alongside many other professionals. It will not matter whether you belong in the same industry or not; their input will contribute to your ability to accomplish your work. And who knows? This simple inquiry could be the networking you and they need to help propel each other’s businesses forward.
Property giant Megaworld’s effort to stay connected and understand the needs of its young professional market comes in the form of a modern coworking space they have dubbed CoLAB Shared Spaces. Located within their new Makati residential development The Ellis, CoLAB is the solution to the young entrepreneur’s need for a workspace that is equally professional and relaxed.
At CoLAB, a young worker can work peacefully on their laptop at one of the workstations, or exchange ideas with like-minded individuals over unlimited specialty coffee. Truly an innovative player in the coworking landscape, CoLAB is fully equipped to help a budding entrepreneur develop their business in these fast-changing times.
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This article was sponsored by Megaworld Makati
For more information on The Ellis, contact +63917-887-6223, email info@megaworldmakaticbd.com, or visit www.facebook.com/MCBD.Megaworld/ and www.megaworldmakaticbd.com/.
