DEDICATED DESKS, THE BEST OPTION FOR SOLOPRENEURS
The life of a solopreneur isn’t for everyone. If you aren’t familiar with the term (or lifestyle?), think of it as being a single-person company that has no intention of adding staff; compared to entrepreneurs that will work solo until they can scale their business enough to grow a team.
Solopreneurs are workers by nature, so if tasks need to be done they have to roll up their sleeves and get to it. Whereas entrepreneurs have to be both individual contributors and managers that make decisions that will not only affect them but will make an impact on their team.
Both have to make decisions that will influence performance, productivity, and other aspects of their business — one of the tougher decisions both have to make is where they’ll work. If you are a solopreneur that’s still working from home and want to have a space that will help with your company’s growth, it’s probably time to look at a coworking space and finding a package that suits you.
What’s The Difference Between Dedicated Desks and a Hot Desks
Looking to join a shared office space? There are several things to take into account when starting your search: the first should be the location of the coworking space. If you are going to invest in a space, make sure it’s an area that’s ideal for your business and is a reasonable commute. You also want to select a location with a decent aesthetic, not just for you, but for people that will be visiting your office.
Then comes the big one: what kind of office space do you want? Though it’s always great to invest in a private space, it can be very costly and it might not make sense if you’re going to be the only employee for the foreseeable future.
If you can thrive in an open office environment you can save a significant amount of money by picking offerings that are budget-friendly and meet your needs. If you want to get the best bang for your buck, the two best options are hot desks and dedicated desks. Still a little confused about the two types of offerings? Here’s a bit more information …
QUICK DEFINITION OF A HOT DESK
A hot desk, or flexible desk arrangement is a “sit anywhere that’s free” type of offering. A hot desk membership typically gives you access to all of the amenities that usually come with the coworking space’s other packages, the downside is that there’s no guarantee that you’ll ever get the same spot.
For some of the more popular coworking spaces, there might even be a bit of a wait to get an empty desk — among many other disadvantages. Though it has it’s cons, hot desking is ideal for the solopreneur that is usually on the go, and won’t care too much about personalizing the office environment.
QUICK DEFINITION OF A DEDICATED DESK
If you’re a solopreneur that wants to have a space to call your own without having to shell out extra cash for a private office, a dedicated desk is probably your best bet.
The average person spends a third of their day at their office, so it’s probably best to have a place where you can have all of your belongings and customize to your liking.
With a dedicated desk, you’ll either have a designated desk in a specific part of the coworking space’s open floor. Some shared offices even have large rooms that only have individuals that have shared desks.
At Minds Cowork, our dedicated desks are in their own little hub. The beauty of using a dedicated desk is that you’ll still have the privacy that’s needed to get stuff done, while still feeling a part of the community.
The Benefits of Using a Dedicated Desk in a Shared Office
By now you obviously know the advantages and disadvantages of being a solopreneur. If you have already gotten up-and-running and have a successful practice, you probably want to have a basecamp. A dedicated desk gives you a place to operate and invite potential clients, partners, and can even let you host events.
Here are just a couple of other perks that come with having a dedicated desk in a coworking space:
Access to lounge, kitchen, break rooms, phone booths, and more.
Internet, printers, fax machines, and other office equipment.
Anytime access — for most spaces.
Inexpensive office space
Mailing address
Feeling of community
Networking events
If you’re at a point where you are about to experience cabin fever from working at home all the time. Do some research on some of the local coworking spaces in your area. If you’re ever in the Wynwood area down in South Florida, come over to look at the community we’ve created here at Minds Cowork.
Where to Find a Shared Desk in South Florida?
At Minds Cowork, we have several packages to accommodate solopreneurs. Whether you’re just getting started or are already established, we’re passionate about creating opportunities for companies of all sizes.
If you’d like to book a tour or learn more about our dedicated desks or flexible seats contact us at info@mindscowork.com. We’re looking forward to having you join our community.
