4 Levels of Co-working Models
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2 min readNov 29, 2019
Level 1 — Basic services for your members to get work done
- Flexible terms — monthly rent with no commitments
- Fully-furnished Private Office, Office Suite, Conference Rooms
- Internet connectivity (Ethernet, Wi-Fi)
- Printer, Copier
- Coffee, hot and cold water
- Cleaning service
- 7x24 access
Level 2 — Optimizing for CLIENTS and CUSTOMERS of your members
- Signage in the lobby — Nameplate / Logo and Office Suite number — for visitors and clients
- Gigabit Internet
- Guest Wi-Fi
- Telecommunications — Desk Phones, Auto Attendant, Unlimited Calling and Texting (desktop and mobile apps), Transcribed Voicemail, Fax, Conference Bridge
- Online meetings, desktop sharing
- Dedicated unique professional mailing address
E.g., ABC Company, 123 Main St., Suite 1249 - Mail delivery with 7x24 access (mail is delivered to standalone locked mailboxes, or a through-the-door drop box).
- Package delivery with 7x24 access (packages signed for, tracked and stored in lockable boxes)
Level 3 — Providing a dream workplace environment
- Concierge service
- Cafe with discounts for members (espresso drinks, green tea lattes, juice bar, fruits, snacks, sandwiches, pastries, deserts; healthy/diet-aware options, e.g., gluten-free, vegan, low carb diet)
- Recreation areas (Ping-pong, Table hockey, Foosball, Pool tables)
- Super-cool/inspirational interior design and style
Level 4 — Increased productivity. Discounted back-office/professional services for members
- Accounting & bookkeeping services
- HR services
- Legal services
- Marketing & PR services
- Registered agent services
- IT support (Professional email, private and internal-use websites, live chat, upload portal, online forms etc.; discounted computers, printers, monitors)
- Educational activities — best business practices & strategies (Business, Finance, etc.)
