Office Space Advice & Tips In San Marcos
Monday morning rolls around. You roll out of bed, rub your eyes, and breathe in the fresh morning air. It’s a crisp morning, and to be completely honest with yourself, you’re still mentally preparing yourself for the week ahead. You briefly consider heading to the coffee shop today, to be around people but decide against it as you realize you spent $60 at the shop last week.
The kettle begins to let out its steam at 212°. Its familiar screech alerts your groggy brain and you rush to turn off the stove flame before it gets too loud. You’ve got your coffee now, and you proceed to sit down at your makeshift home desk which has turned into a living record of everything you’ve been up to last week.
You push your internet bills out of the way and open your laptop. Time to get to work. This is a routine many of us are familiar with – The life of being a remote worker. You don’t work for a living, you live at work. Maybe it’s time for a change, you think to yourself. A change of scenery, maybe it’s time to leave the house, to change out of your PJs, drive somewhere with the sole purpose of being truly productive.
You’ve heard of coworking before. So what exactly is it? Simply put, a coworking space is a shared workspace. Whatever your needs are, coworking’s got something for you. Let’s review some of the different options to choose from.
Flex Desk – This option is perfect for the remote worker who just loves the cafe feel of working with other people, but needs to be in an environment more conducive to focusing. Bring in your tools for the day, take them when you leave. Typically, most coworking spaces offer locker storage to store miscellaneous items. This is the baseline option.
Dedicated Desk – A dedicated desk is perfect for the individual who knows they’ll be working most days from the coworking space, and requires a place to leave their monitor. Forget about setting up your workstation everyday – Your station is ready to go, waiting for you just as you left it.
Private Office – Private offices come in all shapes and sizes (just like people!) and vary in pricing. The private office option is perfect for a team, or an individual who needs their privacy. Working on top-secret classified information but you don’t trust your cat to keep your secrets? Well, a private office may be the perfect fit for you!
Coworking is a wonderful, affordable option for any small business, remote worker, a company looking to downsize, and even students. It’s a break away from traditional office space where you see the same old faces from your own company every day. It’s an environment bustling with life, inspiration, and opportunity.
If you’re at the beginning of your coworking journey, here’s what to look for. Take it from us, we cowork every day.
Make A List: What are your needs? Flex, dedicated, or private office? Which option works best for you? What’s your budget? Do you have a need for conference rooms?
Shop Around: Where are your customers? How long is the commute? Do you vibe with the space and the neighborhood?
Look for a space that you jam with. You’ll thrive the most where you feel comfortable, inspired, and where your work-life balance is optimized. Long commutes? Who needs ‘em! Sushi next door? Yes, please!
Do you have a need to conduct work after hours? Host a gathering? Conduct a seminar? If so, include 24/7 and event space access on your list.
What To Look For: Here’s the insider scoopity-scoop.
All utilities & maintenance included: A big draw to coworking is all-inclusive pricing. No need to pay for AC, electricity, WiFi. The coffee served in the kitchen is free. This is huge for any company looking to downsize from a traditional office space. You’ll be saving thousands of dollars a year – Leave the bills to us.
Agreement Terms: Does the space you’re looking at offer a month-to-month agreement? Can you sign a lease and get a discount? Security deposit on a private office?
Pro Tip: Don’t be afraid to negotiate! A great rule for life as well.
We’re writing this article from Union Cowork in southern California – Union Cowork is a community-centric brand based in San Diego. Over the years, we’ve learned the ins and outs of curating a meaningful experience for the people who walk through our doors. We are dedicated to the preservation of our authentic, quirky communities and strive to exceed tenant expectations in everything we do.
June 2019 marked the opening of our 7th location in North City, San Marcos. North City is a mixed-use development sprouting to life on what used to be chicken farmland. We were beyond excited to be welcomed into North City with open hearts and arms, and we are proud to call it one of our location homes. North City is a developing metropolitan area, within walking distance to public transit and CSUSM. It’s a hub for entrepreneurs, students, families; Business opportunities overflow in North City.
Union Cowork is one of North City’s newer additions – We’re proud to provide the community with a modern eclectic facility accompanied by a strategically designed open concept. If you find yourself in need of office space in southern California, be sure to give us a call. We’ll be happy to show you around.
