A business or professional having an office in the central business district (CBD) of Singapore will find it easier to create a positive impression on their prospective client. However, most small businesses, professionals and startups cannot afford to purchase or even rent an office in the CBD since rental rates are very high. In the last few decades, using a coworking space has become the most preferred option for businesses and professionals who do not wish to work at home, yet cannot afford to hire and maintain a full fledged office. Some of the features of a coworking space are discussed below.
Plans
Many professionals or business owners have to spend some time visiting their clients or vendors, and do not require office space daily. Hence to cater to the requirement of these businesses, the co-working company will usually have multiple plans available. In the hotdesking plan, the user can choose any desk which is available. Depending on how often the member will require the coworking space, he can choose plans for 5 or 10 days a month which are cheaper, to save money. Alternatively, there are plans which allow the member to use the facilities on all days of the month. For these plans there are multiple tables and chairs, so users who come first will have more choice.
One of the main disadvantages of the hotdesking option is that sometimes, members may not find table space, if they come late or many members decide to visit the coworking space on the same day. Hence to overcome this problem, coworking spaces also allow the members to hire a desk space and pay a monthly rent. This desk space will always be reserved for the member and often the desk also has storage space. So the member can keep his laptop, computer hardware or other items in the office, he does not have to carry them daily to the workplace, which is inconvenient for those who travel long distances.
Facilities
Coworking spaces are becoming popular because of the facilities they offer. Usually every membership plan will include a virtual office, and the user can use the office address as his mailing address. The staff will collect the mail on behalf of the member. Depending on the plan selected, the member can also use the fax number, get a phone number, call forwarding, personalized call answering and mail forwarding. For some plans, access to the business lounge is included, while in other cases meeting rooms can be hired whenever required. Printing and photocopying services are also available and the member will be charged according to usage.
Housekeeping and free facilities
The coworking space has a dedicated housekeeping staff who will clean the space several times a day to ensure that it is spotlessly clean. For the safety of members, the property has the latest security systems installed, to prevent unauthorized access, and security guards to control access. The coworking space is well designed and spacious with ergonomically designed furniture so that members can work for long hours. It also has common areas where members can relax. Periodically events are organized to help members.
