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5 Reasons Coworking Spaces Are the Ideal Office Space for Startups

In recent years, coworking centers have become the ideal type of office space for startups. Startups tend to favor coworking centers over traditional office spaces for the flexibility and scalability that they provide. 

Coworking centers such as those provided by Carr Workplaces offer: 

• Flexible leases that allow startups to only pay for the services and spaces required 
• A more cost-effective option than renting traditional office space, especially in the early stages when funding might be limited
• The option to easily add workspaces as teams grow and expand into new markets and geographical locations 

Join us as we count down the top five reasons coworking spaces are the ideal office space for startups.

#5: Low Overhead Thanks to All-Inclusive Pricing

According to survey data from CB Insights, nearly one-third of startups fail because they run out of cash. That’s why managing overhead costs, also known as operating costs, is crucial as you manage and grow your startup company. 

Coworking spaces such as Carr Workplaces’ nationwide network of coworking centers are ideal for startups because they help you keep your overhead expenditures as low as possible. 

When you lease private offices in one of our centers, your agreement includes multiple services and amenities that can help keep your overhead low.

All workspaces in our coworking centers come fully furnished and feature elegant décor and live plants. 

As a client at our coworking centers, you’ll also enjoy access to our onsite business centers that include complimentary paper and other office supplies, as well as the use of on-site photocopiers, printers, and scanners. 

#4: Attractive, Convenient Locations

If you’re considering traditional office space for your startup, you know that some office parks are situated in out-of-the-way, industrial areas that aren’t necessarily easy for team members, partners, funders, and clients to access. 

Another compelling reason why coworking spaces are ideal office spaces for startups is that our centers are strategically located in highly desirable areas that are easily accessible. Carr Workplaces coworking centers are typically situated in high-traffic, prestigious metro and suburban areas that are easy to access via public transit and include on-site parking.  

When you work from one of our high-end centers, you’ll also have the luxury of claiming a prestigious business address for your company.   

Choosing a prestigious, accessible location for your startup can be an important element as you recruit and add new members to your team. An upscale location also sets a professional tone when meeting with clients and prospective partners.

#3: Multiple Workspace Options 

Yet another factor that makes coworking spaces ideal office space for startups is that coworking centers are uniquely positioned to meet the varied workspace needs of your team members. All of our coworking centers empower you to offer team members the options of remote, hybrid, or in-person work. 

Types of Office Space for Startups

Our workplace options include private offices, which are ideal for focused work and confidential meetings. Private offices notably feature 24/7 building access, four walls, and a lockable door. 

Team spaces and team suites also are available at our coworking centers and are available in a variety of sizes and layouts. Team spaces and suites are move-in ready and can accommodate multiple team members. 

Touchdown Desks and Dedicated Desks in our shared office spaces are a great option for team members who thrive in a social environment where they can work side-by-side with other professionals.

Upscale, fully furnished meeting and conference rooms are available on-site at all of our coworking centers as well, which makes planning your next meeting as stress-free as possible.

Many of our coworking centers offer beautiful, high-end event spaces, as well, should you need to plan a product launch or other large-scale event. Our event spaces run the gamut from historic ballrooms and outdoor terraces to gorgeous rooftop decks and large conference and event centers. 

#2: On-Site Support 

As a startup, talent will account for an outsized portion of your operating budget, and for good reason. Most companies only are as effective and successful as their people are. 

If you want to reduce your spending on staffing, take advantage of the on-site support provided by the community engagement teams that work at our coworking centers. Our community management teams can act as an extension of your startup’s team.

Each of our coworking centers is staffed with a friendly, on-site team that is there to support you and your startup in your day-to-day operations. Support from our on-site team is included with all workspace leases.

Our community engagement team can answer phone calls on behalf of your startup, greet visitors and walk them to your office(s), manage mail and deliveries, and provide project-based support to your team. 

#1 Reason Coworking Spaces Are the Ideal Office Space for Startups: Flexibility 

The number one reason coworking spaces are the ideal office space for startups is the flexibility coworking centers offer. 

All of our workspaces — including private offices, team spaces/suites, Virtual Offices, shared workspaces, meeting and conference rooms, and event spaces — may be booked by the hour, day, week, month, or longer.

When you lease workspaces in our coworking centers, you don’t have to enter long-term agreements as you do with traditional office space. This flexibility allows you to expand (or contract) your real estate footprint according to the needs of your startup.

Imagine your startup is in its very early days and includes you and another principal. The two of you lease private offices at one of our high-end coworking centers to begin building your company from the ground up.

After six months, you’re ready to hire two team members to work remotely part-time and in a physical office space part-time so you add two Dedicated Desks to your lease. 

A year later, you’ve gotten a new round of funding and need to expand further. You add several team spaces, private offices, and Touchdown Desks in a new geographic location to accommodate your growing team and the expansion of your business.

All of the above is possible when your startup is situated in one of Carr Workplaces coworking centers. You have the freedom to add and subtract space as needed without entering into expensive, long-term leases as you would with traditional office space. 

Key Takeaways: Why Coworking Spaces Are the Ideal Office Space for Startups

• All-inclusive leases that help you keep overhead low 
• Strategically located in highly desirable areas that are easily accessible via public transit or by car
• Multiple workspace options, from private offices and team suites to event space and meeting and conference rooms
• On-site support from community management teams
• Flexibility and scalability that ensures you’re never paying for space you’re not using

Ready to learn more about how coworking spaces can benefit your startup? Schedule a free tour of a Carr Workplaces coworking center near you or call us at (866) 982-5803.

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