Starting up your startup? SPACE WARS
When beginning the venture of a startup, the hassle of finding office spaces and paying a never-ending amount of renting fees can be frustrating. In recent years co-working office spaces spaces are booming due to the many benefits they provide the business men and women of London.
With so many different co-working spaces around London picking the right one can leave you lost for choice. Here are a few of the top places around:
The benefits of co-working office spaces are mainly threefold:
1. Opportunity: with so many other startups all under one roof, the opportunity for collaborations, networking as well as client sourcing can be a particular benefit within co-working spaces.
2. Flexibility: If you are not yet ready to financially lock into a long-term lease, or if you just prefer a more relaxed office environment co-working offices are a perfect investment. Co-working office spaces allow flexibility with fixed monthly payments without the hassle of extra costs and long-term commitment.
3. Amenities: Office spaces also have many initial costs to get them off the ground, such as paper, ink, printers, computers, internet, security, cleaners and many more charges that eat away at your wallet. However, with co-working office spaces this is not an issue since these amenities will be available to you for one fixed monthly price
WeWork offers a wide range of chic office spaces around central London. These locations are all a stone’s throw away from the nearest tube stations, which makes your commute into work that little bit easier. In the Aldwych location, the list of amenities does not stop at craft beer, with soundproof phone booths and a rooftop terrace with breath taking views of London, this location is certainly worth the price.
But for a cost-effective work-space, Mindspace is one to consider. Memberships begin at as little as £50. These memberships are ideal for freelancers who would like an office environment to work in without the need for a fixed office or desk, whilst still having access to community events as well as amenities such as the coffee bar.
Huckletree is by far the most diverse provider of office space with a variety of different membership packages suitable for start-ups at any stage. This range of packages includes, the ‘Light’ package; this offers use of the office space for up to 10 days per month. For you or any member of your team to use freely anytime you need a work-space environment, which is ideal for freelancers and is priced at £250/month.The ‘Unlimited’ package, offers full access to the hotdesking zone, giving you freedom to drop in and use the facilities as you please, ideal for entrepreneurs. As well as spaces for freelancers and entrepreneurs, priced at £350/month. The ‘Studio’ package. If you prefer to work in your own private office as opposed to the communal hotdesking zones for £700/month you can enjoy your own private space within a community of thriving startups.
Clearly all these office spaces are viable contenders to consider when looking for co-working spaces in London. The space you choose is entirely dependent on you and your start-up. This is just an outline of the many benefits of co-working office spaces, and the resources and amenities they provide for any start-ups at any different stage.
