Coworking is a type of workplace where coworking space provider provides the same work environment for all inmate companies on a seat basis or multiple of it to do independent startup or entrepreneurial activities within the same campus. It also creates a like minded community helping one another in that area which is rare in a typical office.

Small and medium enterprises(SMEs), Startups, Freelancers, Entrepreneurs or Solopreneurs are the major users of the Co-working space setup. Some of the Big corporate houses are also checking in the coworking space because of its advantages.

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The cost per seat may range from INR 4,000-15,000 per month depending on the type of cities it is present in. Companies who opt for coworking space can focus on their work while the coworking space providers take care of all amenities.

Since, most of the corporate houses are also checking in with these types of setup of offices, the coworking industry is expected to rise in coming years due to various reasons such as time freedom to work, perfect environment to nurture the creative ideas, increase in productivity of the employees, availability of basic amenities like parking, cafe, lighting, AC and other IT infrastructure such as internet, event platform, networking, conference rooms etc.

Top 10 Must Have Amenities While Choosing Coworking Space

1. Should have well-equipped office space which you can choose as per your location
2. Should be flexible in terms of timings
3. Should not be messy in terms of space which also sometimes causes decline in productivity due to messy work environment, all amenities such as Smart TVs for presentations, projectors, sound systems, podcast recording rooms etc. in one roof should be provided
4. Motivated people all around you, either startups or entrepreneurs
5. Networking Opportunities with other businesses, networking with venture capitalists and angel investors should be available
6. Free and fast wi-fi
7. High quality printer, scanner and copier (no issue if the service is chargeable)
8. Comfortable office furniture, single desks, shared tables, a work-bar and standing desks etc.
9. Calling areas and dedicated working space
10. Parking facility and cafeteria should be available (no issue if the service is chargeable)

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Overall, it is a win win situation for the startups and entrepreneurs, as well as the well established companies.

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Coworking spaces are also called shared workspace where single building or floor is designed in such a way so that it may accommodate various small units of businesses either one or many with all the amenities such as conference room, internet, audio-visuals, cafeteria shared by all and some dedicated space is also provided on demand.

Occupants in these coworking spaces may be freelancers, startups or entrepreneurs, small business units or frequent business travelers who can avail all the office type facilities in such shared workspace.

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Coworking Spaces for Business Travelers

Coworking Spaces, If you often travel for work, then you must be facing issues regarding procuring the right workspace for accomplishing your work during your business travel. In case you often visit a city where there is no office of your company, then finding a great place to work productively can become quite a challenging job. A hotel is likely to be the very first thought which seems to be the most convenient option but what if you are working only for a day and coming back to your city by the evening?

For example, you flew early in the morning from New Delhi to Mumbai, your meeting with a new client is scheduled at 12 noon and your departure flight is at 8.30 pm. So, it becomes an issue for you to work most of the time of the day. So, you probably head to the airport much earlier and then pass your time in the lounge of the airport.

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Also, at times you are stuck in the middle of the city and the airport is way too far. Under such circumstances, you try to find an empty corner in some coffee shop which is usually filled with commotion and noises. The tables in the coffee shops are also very small and the chairs are not adequately conducive for you to work productively for long hours.

The above two mentioned options of working while traveling to another city have been very common over the passage of several years but the most convenient option that has emerged in the recent years from the gig or the shared economy is the option of coworking space. This can be a great option to choose while you are traveling to a distant city where your company does not have an office. You can very flexibly rent a desk or a conference room for a short period of time which can be for a few hours or for a day. And as the global workforce is exceedingly becoming mobile, the millennial workforce prefers such flexible options over the conventional office environments where such flexibilities do not exist.

Coworking spaces is a swanky shared office which is proving to be a great option for several remote employees who used to previously work from home offices. Such coworking space are equally beneficial for the business travelers who need workspaces in distant cities for a short term.

Things to look for, before choosing a coworking space during your business travel

There are various kinds of coworking spaces or share workspace available in India but you require choosing a model which is most conducive for the purpose of business travel.

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Here is the criteria that you should look for while choosing a coworking space during your business travel.

1. 1. You should ideally go for a coworking space which allows you to reserve the workspace on an hourly or daily basis. Some coworking space have the policy of reserving the spaces on monthly basis. You should ideally avoid such coworking spaces during your business travel.
   2. You should ideally opt for a coworking space which is completely accessible and convenient. This should be ideally near the client’s headquarters or near the convention centre where you are supposed to visit during your business travel. It would be an icing on the cake if the coworking space is located near the bus, train or metro station.
   3. You should ideally choose a coworking space which features all that you require. For instance, if you are working with very sensitive information, then you should opt for a dedicated desk instead of Hot Desking in a jam-packed common area of a coworking space.
   4. You should make it a point to go for only a well-equipped and well-designed coworking space with all modern facilities. The coworking space should necessarily have a high-speed internet connectivity which you would require to work seamlessly. There should be printing facilities. Also, you should ensure that the Wi-Fi offered is completely secure and fast.

Conclusion

Following the above check-list would help you in staying connected, efficient and productive during your frequent business travels and you may also find diverse workforce operating from a single coworking space and can get familiar with cultural diversity found in coworking spaces.

Since freelancers and startups are growing in India as well as overseas. They travel to different cities or countries for meeting, pitches or due to business collaborations. The visit to these cities often of short duration and utmost need during such travels is the time management and doing the assigned tasks. To fulfill all the demands on time, such shared workspaces with full of business amenities are becoming potential need which provide collaborative community, flexible hours and voluntary work style.

Many of the shared workspaces hire professional services such as printing, incorporation, consulting, medical staff for the routine checkups and legal advisors etc. for all as shared amenities and services.

Some of the coworking spaces running successfully are iKeva, MyHQ, Colife, Garage, BHIVE, Wired Hub, and many others.

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