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Communal Office Spaces – Are They Right for Your Company?

Communal Office Spaces – Are They Right for Your Company?

by Proforma Construction Inc, February 19, 2016

Communal office spaces in Pleasanton, CA may be the answer for small, startup businesses.

The latest trend in office spaces is communal office spaces, also known as co-working spaces or just ‘co-working.’ Co-working is a specific style of work that involves a single, shared working space, typically in an office, where independent activities take place. These co-working spaces are becoming a top choice for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and startups who may be left working at home or in coffee shops without access to the space they need.

There are more than 1,000 co-working spaces around the world, all of which offer various services to benefit different businesses. These spaces provide just about anything that a small company or professional would need without the overhead of utility, rental, and maintenance fees. Co-working spaces can also be great for exchanging resources, networking, and meeting with clients while allowing a company to have a professional business address and somewhere to handle all incoming and outgoing mail.

Co-working spaces don’t come without their own set of worries, though. Tenants should be aware of the high possibility of distractions that could make it much more difficult to work. Fortunately, co-working spaces offer a mix of open areas and private work spaces that can be utilized depending on each person’s needs. The private spaces can be beneficial to those who need to talk on the phone or have a quiet workspace, while the open office areas can allow for better idea sharing and networking.

If you are looking to build your own working space in the Bay Area to start enjoying all the benefits your own office offers, contact the professionals at Proforma Construction in Pleasanton, California. We built the Impact HUB in Oakland and we can help you design the perfect communal office space that will meet all the needs of your business to help you be as successful as possible.