A couple weeks ago, I ran across an interesting an idea – coworking. Coworking is simply a space that entrepreneurs, designers and creative professionals can come to together and work. The people coming to an establishment pay a small fee for utilities, desk space, etc – but it is only a fraction of what it would be to rent out an office at an incubator or buy office space on their own.
Well, needless to say, this picqued my interest. I have always been fascinated by the incubator idea, but I hated the control you had to give the people running the place. For what? Reduced office space.
Well, coworking is a cheaper alternative…
A couple weeks ago I also moved into a new house. The first task was networking all the rooms with cat5, installing wireless and a couple servers in the basement (one for work stuff and one for media), and getting set up. But then I realized that there is a whole lot of room we aren’t using just yet. So?? I think we’re going to open our doors to some creative professionals :0)
After we get started, I’ll probably lease office space with a conference room – but for now, our digs will work just fine.
So, what do you think of coworking? Have you had any experience with it?
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Jason, interesting thoughts, we are starting a coworking community in Ames, Iowa next month. I also wrote a bit about it here: http://blog.waytohustle.com. I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Hi Jason,
I’ve had a few experiences with casual coworking through Jelly! events in the Dallas area. I recommend you check out http://www.workatjelly.com/ to learn more about the movement.
Another great place to visit for inspiration and answers is the Coworking Google Group.
To learn about a dedicated coworking space in Austin (on the other end of the spectrum from casual coworking ala Jelly!) visit http://www.conjunctured.com
If you have any questions or ideas concerning coworking, I’d love to hear them. Shoot a tweet my direction and I’ll be more than happy to help. I’m currently planning a casual coworking event in my neck of the woods south of Dallas for all the creatives and geeks around here who are tired of driving into Dallas for work.
Blessings,
Chris Stewart
@socialtopher