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Collaborative workspaces have been on the rise for the past decade, especially in the last couple of years. Companies of all sizes are embracing collaborative workspaces. Companies sharing a collaborative workspace can come in all sizes, from growing startups to global enterprises.  

What is a collaborative workspace?

Collaborative workspaces, also known as co-working spaces or shared workspaces are offices in which employees of various companies work under one roof and share various amenities at affordable rates.

Whether you’re a solopreneur working on launching your startup or a member of the Fortune 500, collaborative workspaces offer a range of benefits to all.

The benefits of collaborative workspaces.

The common thread that runs through all of these spaces is a sense of openness, community, and collaboration. Along with flexibility and freedom,

Here are 7 other key benefits collaborative workspaces provide.

Easy move-in and quick setup  When you get yourself a membership with a collaborative workspace, you don’t have to go through the stressful and expensive moving process, nor do you need to purchase, bring or move desks or chairs. The Wi-Fi is fast, the tech setup is ready for you to choose your desk, plug and start work! With collaborative spaces the operational tasks that would have required weeks of your team’s efforts have already been solved. You and your employees can just come in and get straight to work. 

Office space in prime locations The prime real estate market is expensive and it can be a challenge to find the right fit at the right cost. To attract and retain talent, companies need their offices situated in locations that offer proximity to affordable transport solutions restaurants and other businesses. Along with that, the buildings must be bright, clean, and modern. Collaborative workspaces give you access to expensive and in-demand spaces in prime locations that may have been unaffordable if you were renting the space yourself. Most collaborative workspaces are located in financial centers or busy business areas in their respective cities. They offer you the ability to quickly open an office with no sourcing or costly build-outs required. Dextrus offers prime features for Affordable coworking spaces at BKC

All amenities provided When you rent your own office, you have to pay for utilities, office supplies, other amenities, and an office manager and support staff to look after them. Utilities like water, gas, electricity and internet connection are included with a collaborative workspace. You also get other amenities like coffee and tea, kitchen supplies, printing, and mail services.

Networking opportunities Even if your company has a private office or floor in a collaborative workspace, employees can still access the building’s common areas. This gives them the opportunity to network with people from other companies, including entrepreneurs, freelancers, and remote workers. This flow of knowledge and creativity can be a significant benefit. Many global enterprises place teams in collaborative spaces so they can ideate, innovative along with others who are not usually in their network.

A community caretaker In a collaborative workspace, a team is always present to help with anything you need. Suppose you have questions about the space, technology, amenities, or neighborhood (like where’s a good place to grab dinner). In that case, you can reach out to the community team, which acts as a dedicated caretaker.

Tech ready workspace Setting up the IT infrastructure in any office is a time-consuming and expensive process. Multiple teams and vendors are required. However, with a collaborative workspace, all the technology is included: high-speed internet, secure Wi-Fi, conference room video conferencing, security badges for entering the space, electrical spots where people can charge up.

Reduce Operational Costs For business owners, startups, having a dedicated private office space might seem costly but working from a coworking space, they get the benefit of using shared amenities. Business owners can work from these spaces without having to worry about the overheads such as the internet, electricity, maintaining office equipment, refill cups, tea, and coffee to name a few.