Ask yourself a few questions:

 
Ever see a sales person in their car in a parking lot, trying to balance their laptop against the steering wheel and squeeze in some work? That’s no way to be productive.

For some people, working from home is convenient and cost-efficient. No commuting. The ability to grab a snack at any time. The autonomy to run an errand at lunch time. But for others, working from home may not be 100% conducive to getting work done. The laundry beckons, the kids get off the bus and cause a ruckus… What if an employee’s home environment isn’t conducive to getting work done?

The answer could just be coworking.

Well, you finally did it. Stuck your neck out. Dipped your toe in the water. Got back out there. And congratulations… you landed yourself a part-time job. (Partially to get the heck out of the house, and partially because you wanted the money!) But this accountant who hired you works from his house. There’s literally no office to go to. And you certainly can’t work at home with the kids running around. Now what?

Have you reached a point in your career where you need flexible work space?

Is your part-time job starting to require a part-time office?

Do you crave the routine of leaving the house and working in a space with other professionals?

If you’re a small business owner, chances are, you’re looking for ways to establish credibility for your business. As you approach vendors, partners and creditors, you want to appear buttoned-up and credit-worthy. This isn’t a fly-by-night operation or a side hustle – it’s your business. Here are three ways to show the world that you’re the real deal.

No, it’s not a sizzling new trend… hot desks have been around for years. (And will continue to be!) Let’s talk about the origin of the term, the definition, and whether hot desking can be right for your organization.

Should you have a local phone number?

Is there clout in having a local area code? You bet. With a local area code and phone number, people know they’re supporting their community, supporting a local business and not getting routed to a call center in some far-off country. Now, more than ever, people are supporting small businesses – knowing it was the little guys were the hardest hit by COVID.

Attention small business owners, anyone thinking of starting a business, or anyone who’s found themselves working from home since the start of the pandemic. If you struggle to find peace and quiet or you need a change of scenery in order to buckle down and get productive, a part-time office can be a refuge, a retreat… your salvation.