July 4th, 2007 in Management

Co-working vs Working-from-home?

The co-working idea is taking off. Many freelancers may enjoy their flexibility on their work hour or freedom on working for their own, but they missed the social element working in an office.

So what can you do? You could create a cafe-like community space for you and others in your areas, or join one if your local area already have one. Take a look at this story:

What is your take? Do you enjoy working from home, or you wish to find a place like this?

Video [via Coworking Community Blog]

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David Finch says on July 4th, 2007 at 10:42 am

Leon, this is definitely a workable concept that could be a launching pad for ideas, creativity and community. I’m going to see if there is anything like this in my city.
Leisa Watkins says on July 5th, 2007 at 8:04 pm

Thanks for the article. It peaked my interest in forming a coworking space for work-at-home moms. I guess there are some specifically geared to moms as someone posted a comment on my blog that they have a location for that purpose. I’m not aware of any here in Salt Lake City. But would really like to see if I can set-up something like this in my neighborhood in the future.

Not only would it solve the need for some type of human interaction, but for mother who have a difficult time getting the work done at home with kids in tow it could greatly add to the productivity factor.
Working Mom 2.0 says on July 6th, 2007 at 10:25 pm

I love this idea. Since starting my own PR biz and working from my own home after 8 years plus in an office, the lonliness factor was definately a downer. There’s something to be said for the energy exchange between people you just can’t get online. I’m also thrilled to see something like this help move the freelance/independent work culture get stronger.
I’ll definately be looking into this one more!
Hazel says on July 19th, 2007 at 9:48 am

Hi
There is no co-work area in this small town in the Midlands of England but … we do have a large building full of serviced offices with shared facilities like the eating / making drinks area so you’re not actually on your own (except when in your own office which you could share with one or two others if wanted). Works well for me but I haven’t got young children to contend with.
Shaan says on September 10th, 2007 at 10:55 am

I am now searching for a coworking office in Salt Lake. All I have found is a cube farm rental by Davinci for anywhere from 795 to 995 a month that may not be all the community that coworking is currently defined in the trend. I would like a to find a cowrking office with people wanting a community of coworkers. I see many popping up around the country and hopefully one appears here someday for remote employees stuck in their home office or on the phone.