Co-working Office Spaces - An Introduction
                     Co-Working Office Spaces: An Introduction
B.K Vijay 
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Off-late you may have increasingly come across the usage of the word “co-
working office spaces”.  This is especially true when discussions are related 
to start-ups.  Since this term is new many people get confused about this 
types of working spaces.  There have been many situations, when people 
have gone to a co-working space and thought everyone who works there 
belongs to a single company.
Without adding to the confusion let us look into what is co-working.  A co-
working space is a commercial area that caters to the needs of many 
different businesses in a single building. In addition to providing space for 
each of the different businesses they also offer shared infrastructure like 
meeting rooms, cafeteria, server / networking rooms and storage spaces. 
This is an emerging type of work, that comes with a shared environment for 
working. A co-working space is different from an office environment, as the 
people working here are not deployed by the same company. Independent 
contractors, professionals who work from home or individuals travelling 
frequently often use co-working spaces.
Some of the common features of these spaces include:
 Flexible plans for use, according to week, month, year, etc.
 Turnkey commercial space that is fully serviced and staffed
 Opportunity to socialize and work with similar-minded people
Most of the co-working spaces come with amenities such as gym, bike 
parking, snacks and coffee. Evidently, co-working spaces can be defied as 
shared workplaces, offering affordable office spaces. Particularly, 
entrepreneurs looking forward to escape the isolation of a coffee shop or 
home office prefer co-working spaces.
Co-op offices
This is an informal type of co-working space. Any person or business firm 
ready to pay the rental amount can get these spaces. The collaboration and 
community-style work are the key aspects of co-op offices. Important 
features of co-op offices include accessibility, openness, community, 
collaboration, and sustainability
People looking for better networking opportunities should go for co-op 
offices. When you operate your business from these spaces, you can enjoy 
networking with an extensive range of professionals and companies.
What are the advantages of co-working spaces?
Co-working spaces come with several advantages. The overhead equipment 
requirement is reduced to a significant extent for business firms. The 
resources get shared among several companies. Besides, if you own a small 
business, you can avoid leases on long-term basis. This will help you expand 
your business rapidly. For networking, co-working is a great option, 
provided the entrepreneurs, mentors, investors and professionals are like-
minded.
Co-working spaces have been gaining popularity, particularly among 
entrepreneurs and freelancers. They can get the much-needed social 
support and meet new people, who find themselves in the same situation. 
The social events organized here are targeted for the business owners. This 
removes the isolated feeling and helps in expanding the business.
Depending on your requirements, the nature and stage of your business, 
you should choose the right type of co-working space.
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