Coworking: The new way of doing business
Times have changed. In the old days, renting office space for a young entrepreneur would be challenging, to say the least.
Now, you have the option of coworking.
What is coworking? For those who don’t know, it’s sharing office space where a person can rent desks and private meeting rooms at affordable prices.
Usually, coworking spaces are easily accessible to transit and you can even rent desks for a day. A prime example is the Network Hub, which is a fantastic room located by SFU Harbour Centre. It’s a true advantage for the city.
The design is beautiful and elegant with long windows and full-service bathrooms, including a shower. It’s pet-friendly and it’s managed by a team of young and dynamic SFU grads who accommodate your business needs.
In conversation with Minna Van, the vibrant manager and one of the co-founders, she said profoundly that coworking is “a way of life”.
“It allows people to start and grow their business,” Minna said. “It lowers the overhead. It reduces risk and it gives them a platform to create work.”
I would say that it gives people a sense of community and is a vital part of our shared economy. While there is a myth that coworking is only open to techies, the Hub welcomes everybody.
Minna also pointed out that one of the benefits of being a member is you can cowork in 800 cities, in places like Hong Kong and Montreal, since it’s part of a global network.
I think the Hub is a wonderful choice for people looking for space. You don’t have to suffer in mom’s basement anymore.
Source: Georgia Straight