Blog » December 11, 2008
Coworking During A Recession
It goes without saying that everyone here at Suite133 is thinking about the economy. With uncertain times, the can be a temptation to pack it in and work out of the basement instead of paying for an office space downtown (even one that is cheaper than almost every other option available!).
But there are some real benefits to getting out of the house and sticking with it:
- The energy of co-working is a big help to getting things done when you really need to. Having people working around you is very encouraging to your own work.
- Getting out is one of the best ways to get new jobs and clients. It’s surprisingly often that we get our next job from a random connection, a passing on the street, or in line at a coffee shop. There’s a reason businesses are downtown — it’s where a lot of potential clients are.
- Professionalism — private conference rooms and a cool office can help seal a deal with a client if you need to convince them you’re non a fly-by-night operation.
- Advice and moral support — we’re going through this, just like you. Share ideas, figure out what works, and we’ll get through the recession together.
And let’s not forget that if your company is already downtown, coworking is probably a cheaper option than your current space!
posted by Erik Hanberg
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