While there’s no denying that cowork spaces have been soaring in popularity, there are still plenty of professionals out there who don’t find the concept to be appealing. Sure, coworking spaces aren’t for everyone but, in many cases, people have preconceptions about them that are so far removed from reality. If you’re under the impression that cowork spaces are noisy, distracting, and lack privacy, read on as Circle Hub talks you through a few points that will undoubtedly change your perspective about these workspaces.
Many Cowork Spaces Offer Plenty of Privacy
One of the biggest misconceptions that people have about cowork spaces is that they lack privacy. To be fair, this isn’t always a misconception. Some coworking spaces do, indeed, fail when it comes to giving their members extra privacy when needed. For some professionals, this isn’t an issue. However, for others, privacy is a must when working on confidential projects or handling sensitive information.
The good news is that there are plenty of cowork spaces out there that give professionals the option of enjoying some extra privacy when needed. At Circle Hub, for example, this can take a few different forms. For starters, our cowork spaces are designed in a way that offers members the option of choosing from a variety of desks. If privacy is what you need, you can pick a quiet corner with no one else around, as opposed to a desk in the center of a busy room. Worried that those desks won’t be available when you need them? Our Designated Desk service allows you to book a desk in advance!
If this still isn’t quite enough privacy for you, there’s also the option of renting a private office space. Whether you need one for a few hours or a few days, these offices are available in a variety of sizes and provide all of the privacy that you could need!
Noise Levels and Distractions Aren’t Usually an Issue
Most people need a quiet environment in order to get their best work done. With cowork spaces being used by so many different people, it’s understandable if you’re concerned about these spaces being noisy and distracting. In fact, a few of them are!
Fortunately, those spaces are now becoming the minority. More and more coworking spaces are ensuring that noise levels and distractions are kept to a minimum so that professionals from all walks of life can be fully productive in those spaces.
How are they doing this?
Some offer quiet zones. Here, phone conversations, video calls, and team meetings aren’t allowed. Others have on-site community managers who ensure that standards are met when it comes to noise and distractions. A good coworking space will have rules for the coworking community to follow. This will mean that everyone there will be required to adhere to certain noise levels. So long as you agree with these standards (they will, of course, vary between cowork spaces), noise shouldn’t be an issue for you!
A Good Coworking Space Won’t Be Overcrowded
What do you see in your mind when you think of cowork spaces? For many, the answer would be a room cramped with desks and filled with hoards of professionals. It’s easy to see why those same people don’t find coworking to be an attractive option!
Once again, however, all of this depends on the individual coworking spaces. There will always be companies who try to maximize their profits by taking on more members than they have space for. This could even mean that there isn’t always an available desk when you need one.
Other coworking spaces don’t do this. They’ll manage their numbers effectively, ensuring that overcrowding is never an issue.
At Circle Hub, we take this even further with cowork spaces that are spacious and flooded with natural light. They’re a true joy to work in – you definitely won’t feel crowded or claustrophobic! We also make sure that we don’t take on more members than we can handle. Not only would this affect availability for our current members but it would also interfere with the beautiful sense of community that we have fostered at our coworking spaces.
Many Cowork Spaces Provide a Touch of Luxury
It’s true that some cowork spaces are very basic. A plain room coupled with a nondescript desk and an itchy, uncomfortable chair, plus reliable-ish WiFi, are all you really get. Compare a space like this to the luxuries that come with leasing a traditional office space and you can understand why many professionals choose the latter.
However, many coworking spaces are now providing that extra touch of luxury and personalization. They offer a bounty of extra services and thoughtful amenities. Many of these would cost a fortune when incorporated into a traditional office space.
Take Circle Hub’s kitchen area, for example. It’s roomy, well-designed, and kitted out with everything that you might need for whipping up a healthy snack on those days when you need to spend hours at your desk. The fact that you can sip away on free coffee while you do so is an added bonus! Once you’ve made that snack, you don’t need to eat while you work. Instead, chill out for a while on one of the plush sofas in our common areas. They’re perfect for spending some time getting to know our other members! Consider the fact that we also provide a gaming room, an on-site gym, and more, our coworking spaces go above and beyond to give our members all of the comforts that they could need.
The Right Coworking Space Will Easily Accommodate a Growing Business
When coworking spaces first started springing up, they were mostly aimed at remote workers and freelancers. These professionals tend to work on their own. As a result, cowork spaces were geared toward their needs.
However, it wasn’t long before businesses started to catch on to the benefits offered by a coworking space. Signing up for one of these, instead of leasing an office, is a very cost-effective option. Unfortunately, in those early days, once a business started to grow, their coworking spaces could no longer accommodate them. This occurred for a number of reasons, from a lack of privacy to a lack of available desks.
In today’s coworking climate, things are quite different. Sure, there are still several cowork spaces out there that primarily cater to individuals. However, there are now plenty of others that have businesses, both small and large, in mind. Pick one of the latter and you won’t have to worry about outgrowing your coworking space. Instead, it will propel your growth and continue to help you succeed.
How can you tell if a coworking space is suitable for a business? Take a look at the services they offer. One important one for any business is the availability of meeting rooms. Find a coworking space that gives you the option of renting one by the hour, like Circle Hub’s conference rooms, and that’s a good sign that they’re business-friendly.
A Prestigious Location Can Enhance Your Sense of Professionalism
Think that a coworking space will make you seem unprofessional to prospective clients? Again, this is true of some spaces, but not all. Take your clients to a dark and dingy space on the wrong side of town and this will likely lower their impression of you. However, invite them to a meeting in a sleek and professional space with a prestigious street address and this will likely increase your credibility and sense of professionalism in their eyes.
Both of Circle Hub’s locations have been carefully thought out for this very reason. In Northridge, our building is just minutes away from the Northridge Fashion Center, along with its swish bars and restaurants. Meanwhile, in Ventura, Circle Hub can be found nestled among a variety of upscale businesses. We’re just ten minutes from the beach, as well as within walking distance of Poinsettia Plaza and Telephone Plaza.
How will this make a difference to anything if you work remotely with clients? With Circle Hub’s Virtual Office service, you’ll be able to use our upmarket street address as your business mailing address. Splash it on your business cards, email signature, website, and more. With an address like ours, any potential clients will immediately see that you mean business!
Coworking at Circle Hub
If you’ve ever seen or heard of a coworking space that didn’t seem so great, it’s understandable to then develop a negative perspective toward this working model. However, push those preconceptions aside and you’ll discover that the coworking spaces out there hugely vary. There are now plenty of cowork spaces, Circle Hub included, that take the shared workspace concept to the next level.
At Circle Hub, our coworking spaces are designed to be as motivational as possible. You’ll feel inspired as soon as you walk through our doors – capable of doing your very best work. We also offer a wide range of services and amenities to try to take care of the many needs that our members have. As a result, we’ve built a wonderfully diverse community, yet one that makes it easy to form new connections that could take your career to places you never expected.
If you’re still in doubt about cowork spaces but need a new workspace for yourself or your business, the best way forward would be to check a few spaces out for yourself! Take a tour of Circle Hub’s spaces and you’ll be able to see just how beneficial they could be. You’ll also be able to speak to other members and find out firsthand what our spaces are all about. Spend some time soaking up the Circle Hub vibe and it won’t be long before you’re back as a member yourself!
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