Is it Time to Switch to a Private Office?
Everyone moves at their own pace. Many members in a coworking space tend to lean toward starting out with a communal membership to get their feet wet before signing on to a private office. A communal membership is an excellent starting point as it is very cost effective, while still allowing you to utilize full amenities.
The only downside is that while you have endless options to find privacy, there isn’t a space that is just your own. When you are just starting your business or testing out to see if a coworking space is right for you, that’s not a problem! However, as you grow and as your business grows, you might be getting the itch to change your environment.
It’s time to switch to a private office, when you feel distracted by the shared space. One of the upsides to a communal membership is that there are always people coming and going, so you feel the sense of community around you. While common areas are relatively quiet, there are outside conversations and meetings that go on which can be distracting. No one wants to be interrupted from their train of thought while their neighbor is yakking on the phone to a client. When you are in work mode, you want to stay in work mode.
A private office is a great solution in this scenario, especially because our offices at CommonGrounds have dual-paned glass that enhance acoustics interiorly and restrict exterior noise. We also offer the option to install privacy vinyl* to your exterior walls if you are looking for that extra step of privacy.
Speaking of additional privacy, it’s time to switch to a private office when you feel a lack of privacy. Working in a shared space is not always functional, especially as your business grows. If you feel like your amount of phone calls or virtual meetings are growing, you are bringing more clients into your space, or you are working on more sensitive material, then a private office will suit your needs better.
While you have the ability to access conference rooms for meetings or discussions, you can’t spend your entire day there and it gets exhausting toting your belongings constantly back and forth. A private office guarantees a quiet, calm atmosphere where you can focus and work without anyone over your shoulder or imposing on your creative space.
It’s time to switch to a private office as your business grows and as your team grows. CommonGrounds is proud to offer offices of all sizes to accommodate your team. Our private offices average 10-15 sqft larger than our competitors, giving you all more room to breathe and utilize. It is our goal to grow with you, whether you start out in a one-person office and grow to a two-person, ten-person or 100-person office.
As your employee count increases, so do your costs. Once you have acquire multiple team members, you’ll know it’s time to switch to a private office if it’s more cost effective. The price of paying several communal memberships adds up. Do the math and you’ll be able to determine if it is more affordable to lease an office that houses your entire team, instead of paying five separate communal memberships.
At CommonGrounds Workplace, we have the right option for you because we have so many options for memberships. It is our goal to grow with you, which is one of the benefits of a coworking facility. Your business has the freedom to start small with a communal, dedicated desk or single private office membership and expand or upgrade as you need. No matter your company’s needs, we are here to not only meet it, but fulfill it.
