There are plenty of ways to get a coworking membership, and with the different options it might feel overwhelming to coworkers to choose one. Understanding the different types of memberships helps coworkers determine the best fit. It’s important to ask questions and be realistic about the different options available. Don’t choose the most expensive, prestigious option when a lesser cost option would be the right fit. Always be ready to ask questions to the manager, and have them provide a roadmap to the right fit.
Shared Desk
The shared desk is exactly what it sounds like. This membership is usually the least expensive. Members come in, plug their laptop and other equipment in, use the desk, and then depart. The open space then has another member using it. These spaces are centrally located, they’re clean, tidy, and wide open. Think of how library desks operate, and that’s essentially the point of the shared desk.
Dedicated Desk
The dedicated desk takes the shared desk concept but makes it solely the space of a particular coworker. Usually these spaces come with locked file cabinets. A coworker can leave the desk at any time with their items on the desk. They are the only person to use the desk. While it is not a private office, it is also not the shared domain of any other coworker within the coworking space. This is truly a space of one’s own.
Private Office
Instead of a dedicated desk in an open space, the private office is exactly what it sounds like – an office. This office has a door and all the other trappings any office needs. These offices are quiet spaces for work to be done, and they’re great for meeting one-on-one with prospects, clients, or coworkers. Thanks to these offices, it’s easy to have a place to go 24/7 to work instead of having to close a door in the house. This is the perfect environment to get stuff done.
Virtual Office
The virtual office is quite literally an address for the business. There are several levels. One level involves the physical address for a business card, while other virtual office memberships include receiving mail, packages, and other important items. It’s also a great place to use as an address on legal documents. Thanks to the virtual office, it’s easy for coworkers to keep the home separate from the business proceedings.
All these memberships fit different profiles of coworkers. It is important to see what a coworking space like Venture X offers. Come schedule a tour and see how Venture X memberships serve your ideal way of working.