{"id":5543,"date":"2020-05-03T13:00:54","date_gmt":"2020-05-03T20:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/what-is-shared-workspace\/"},"modified":"2024-01-29T17:45:25","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T00:45:25","slug":"what-is-shared-workspace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/what-is-shared-workspace\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Shared Workspace and How Could It Benefit You?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p>Shared workspaces are increasingly popular&mdash;and not just among startups. Established businesses and companies of all kinds are realizing the advantages of a shared workspace.<\/p>\n<p>Many executives and business leaders, though, are still unaware of shared workspaces and how they can potentially help their companies save money and operate more efficiently.<\/p>\n<p>If sharing an office building with other professionals sounds like something that might benefit you, read this guide to everything you need to know about shared workspaces.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image regular \"><picture style=\"\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_226357810-min_4f9adca095d7f7d99c6564616d7d0f34_800.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_19555\/AdobeStock_226357810-min_4f9adca095d7f7d99c6564616d7d0f34_1600.jpeg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\"><\/source><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_226357810-min_4f9adca095d7f7d99c6564616d7d0f34_800.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_19555\/AdobeStock_226357810-min_4f9adca095d7f7d99c6564616d7d0f34_1600.jpeg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\"><\/source><img  decoding=\"async\"  style=\"\"  alt=\"Shared Workspace\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_226357810-min_4f9adca095d7f7d99c6564616d7d0f34_800.jpeg\" ><\/picture><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"6fh24\"><span id=\"what-is-a-shared-workspace\">What Is a Shared Workspace?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A shared workspace is an office space that you or your company share with other businesses. This does not necessarily mean you are borrowing each other&rsquo;s staplers, but it can mean you share a reception area and kitchen. While each particular shared workspace will vary in how it is structured and what it looks like will vary from place to place, the main concept behind these spaces is generally the same: shared workspaces offer businesses shared office space to save overhead costs, collaborate, work more efficiently, and share resources. <\/p>\n<p>You may have heard of \"coworking space,\" another type of shared space for working. Although they have much in common, shared workspaces and coworking spaces are not the same things. <\/p>\n<p>Coworking spaces are geared toward startup companies, while shared workspaces are for more established businesses. Coworking spaces are also good for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waveapps.com\/freelancing\/overview\/how-to-earn-money-freelancing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">freelance workers<\/a> who prefer not to work from home and are more like communities where you and other freelancers or startup entrepreneurs each do your work in a collective environment. Shared workspaces, on the other hand, have private offices and suits and more resemble traditional office environments. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"image regular \"><picture style=\"\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_195720240-min_8f9b07302b6a0da8dcb7d4384e670c96_800.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_19555\/AdobeStock_195720240-min_8f9b07302b6a0da8dcb7d4384e670c96_1600.jpeg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\"><\/source><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_195720240-min_8f9b07302b6a0da8dcb7d4384e670c96_800.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_19555\/AdobeStock_195720240-min_8f9b07302b6a0da8dcb7d4384e670c96_1600.jpeg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\"><\/source><img  decoding=\"async\"  style=\"\"  alt=\"Shared coworking space\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_195720240-min_8f9b07302b6a0da8dcb7d4384e670c96_800.jpeg\" ><\/picture><\/figure>\n<html><body><div id=\"in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/host\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'first in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"first-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <header>\r\n      <h2 id=\"can-we-pay-you-to-store-vehicles\">Can we pay you to store vehicles?<\/h2>\r\n    <\/header>\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-option-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M26.7552 20.0573C26.2911 20.9853 26.2499 22.3578 26.2499 24.375H33.7499C33.7499 22.3577 33.7088 20.9853 33.2448 20.0573C33.0557 19.6792 32.8 19.3973 32.3888 19.1841C31.9442 18.9535 31.2108 18.75 30 18.75C28.7892 18.75 28.0558 18.9535 27.6112 19.1841C27.2 19.3973 26.9442 19.6792 26.7552 20.0573Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M28.0777 4.32887C29.3195 3.87732 30.6805 3.87732 31.9223 4.32887L48.7973 10.4652C51.0173 11.2725 52.5 13.3777 52.5 15.7462V33.1425C52.5 33.7407 52.4058 34.3605 52.1888 34.9629C47.861 46.9738 35.9939 53.5676 32.1164 55.464C30.7986 56.1086 29.2843 56.1505 27.9278 55.5549C23.9729 53.8185 12.0728 47.6941 7.77513 34.8948C7.58399 34.3255 7.5 33.7394 7.5 33.1762V15.7481C7.5 13.3807 8.98165 11.2729 11.2027 10.4652L28.0777 4.32887ZM22.4998 24.1662L22.4999 24.375C20.4289 24.375 18.75 26.054 18.75 28.125V35.625C18.75 37.6961 20.4289 39.375 22.5 39.375H37.5C39.5711 39.375 41.25 37.6961 41.25 35.625V28.125C41.25 26.0539 39.5711 24.375 37.5 24.375L37.5 24.166C37.5016 22.4546 37.5037 20.19 36.5989 18.3802C36.0848 17.352 35.2859 16.4621 34.115 15.855C32.9776 15.2652 31.6017 15 30 15C28.3983 15 27.0224 15.2652 25.885 15.855C24.7141 16.4621 23.9152 17.352 23.4011 18.3802C22.4961 20.1901 22.4982 22.4547 22.4998 24.1662Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg><\/div>\r\n        <h3 id=\"list-your-unused-space\">List your unused space<\/h3>\r\n        <p>People are earning $1,000s per year from their garages and outdoor space.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.125 9.375C11.0539 9.375 9.375 11.0539 9.375 13.125V46.875C9.375 48.9461 11.0539 50.625 13.125 50.625H46.875C48.9461 50.625 50.625 48.9461 50.625 46.875V13.125C50.625 11.0539 48.9461 9.375 46.875 9.375H13.125ZM28.125 16.875C28.125 15.8395 28.9645 15 30 15C31.0355 15 31.875 15.8395 31.875 16.875V20.625H35.625C36.6605 20.625 37.5 21.4645 37.5 22.5C37.5 23.5355 36.6605 24.375 35.625 24.375H26.25C25.2145 24.375 24.375 25.2145 24.375 26.25C24.375 27.2855 25.2145 28.125 26.25 28.125H33.75C36.8566 28.125 39.375 30.6434 39.375 33.75C39.375 36.8566 36.8566 39.375 33.75 39.375H31.875V43.125C31.875 44.1605 31.0355 45 30 45C28.9645 45 28.125 44.1605 28.125 43.125V39.375H22.5C21.4645 39.375 20.625 38.5355 20.625 37.5C20.625 36.4645 21.4645 35.625 22.5 35.625H33.75C34.7855 35.625 35.625 34.7855 35.625 33.75C35.625 32.7145 34.7855 31.875 33.75 31.875H26.25C23.1434 31.875 20.625 29.3566 20.625 26.25C20.625 23.1434 23.1434 20.625 26.25 20.625H28.125V16.875Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 id=\"approve-your-renters\">Approve your renters<\/h3>\r\n        <p>You're in control. Approve who rents and the hours of access.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M31.2776 51.9974L31.7666 51.5417C32.0789 51.2503 32.527 50.8317 33.0706 50.3224C34.1576 49.3041 35.6276 47.9224 37.158 46.4698C40.1682 43.6127 43.5576 40.3461 44.596 39.1282C46.7163 36.6414 48.1719 33.6468 48.8127 30.4251C49.5529 26.704 49.173 22.847 47.7211 19.3418C46.2692 15.8366 43.8105 12.8407 40.6559 10.7329C37.5015 8.62514 33.7942 7.5 30.0001 7.5C26.2061 7.5 22.4973 8.62504 19.3428 10.7329C16.1882 12.8407 13.7295 15.8366 12.2776 19.3418C10.8257 22.847 10.4458 26.704 11.186 30.4251C11.8268 33.6468 13.2824 36.6414 15.4027 39.1282C16.4411 40.3462 19.831 43.6128 22.8415 46.4698C24.3721 47.9224 25.8422 49.3042 26.9294 50.3225C27.4731 50.8318 27.9212 51.2504 28.2336 51.5418L28.723 51.9979C29.4428 52.6672 30.5579 52.6668 31.2776 51.9974ZM28.723 51.9979C28.723 51.9979 28.7232 51.998 30.0001 50.625L28.723 51.9979ZM30.0001 50.625L31.2776 51.9974C31.2776 51.9974 31.2771 51.9979 30.0001 50.625ZM30 32.8125C33.6243 32.8125 36.5625 29.8744 36.5625 26.25C36.5625 22.6256 33.6243 19.6875 30 19.6875C26.3756 19.6875 23.4375 22.6256 23.4375 26.25C23.4375 29.8744 26.3756 32.8125 30 32.8125Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 id=\"get-paid-monthly\">Get paid monthly<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Sit back and collect automatic payments each month.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n    <footer>\r\n      <button>Learn more about hosting <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n          <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M18.8304 5.17619L4.55227 11.6663H11.1779C11.8199 11.6663 12.3404 12.1867 12.3404 12.8288V19.4543L18.8304 5.17619ZM19.029 3.43822C20.0069 2.99374 21.0129 3.9997 20.5684 4.97757L13.0612 21.4935C12.5438 22.6316 10.8404 22.2627 10.8404 21.0124V13.1663H2.99417C1.74398 13.1663 1.37497 11.4628 2.51312 10.9455L19.029 3.43822Z\" fill=\"#EFF5F8\"><\/path>\r\n        <\/svg><\/button>\r\n    <\/footer>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h2 id=\"aclgv\"><span id=\"what-are-the-different-types-of-shared-workspaces\">What Are the Different Types of Shared Workspaces?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are four types of shared workspaces:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Physical collaborative workspaces<\/li>\n<li>Physical shared workspaces<\/li>\n<li>Virtual collaborative workspaces<\/li>\n<li>Virtual shared workspaces<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"45h20\"><span id=\"physical-collaborative-workspaces\">Physical Collaborative Workspaces<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many shared office spaces include shared kitchens and conference rooms (such as WeWork offices). These amenities are great and very valuable to business owners. However, if you share a kitchen or a conference room with other companies, you must make sure to clean up your mess and always leave things as good as how they were when you found them. Creating an environment of cleaning up after yourself is essential to a positive and productive shared workspace.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"98a2s\"><span id=\"physical-shared-workspaces\">Physical Shared Workspaces<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Physical shared workspaces are a great option for remote, part-time, or weekend workers. Many coworking companies offer offer physical shared workspaces that are very popular among professionals who do not need office space for a traditional 9-to-5. Whether you are a private lawyer who only occasionally needs office space to meet with new clients or a writer who just needs a private weekend getaway, physical shared workspaces can be a valuable place to work.  <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4mhp5\"><span id=\"virtual-collaborative-workspaces\">Virtual Collaborative Workspaces<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Virtual collaborative workspaces are another increasingly popular option. With video chat and other real-time collaborative tools, it is no wonder that businesses are investing millions in adopting software and tools to communicate with employees around the world. These connective tools are powerful and can be used from literally anywhere, whether you are a freelancer, small business owner, or an employee of an international firm. <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"e08ur\"><span id=\"virtual-shared-workspaces\">Virtual Shared Workspaces<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Virtual shared workspaces include software tools like Google Suite or Microsoft Teams, which allow you to work with others on projects from your own computer in real-time. Although these types of virtual shared workspaces make it easy for you to work with multiple team members, they are not strictly collaborative. They can also be very useful for the individual contractor to organize, create, and produce on their own time.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image regular \"><picture style=\"\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_301703784-min_675f1110e0411691eb7390cdd2fe9ca2_800.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_19555\/AdobeStock_301703784-min_675f1110e0411691eb7390cdd2fe9ca2_1600.jpeg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\"><\/source><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_301703784-min_675f1110e0411691eb7390cdd2fe9ca2_800.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_19555\/AdobeStock_301703784-min_675f1110e0411691eb7390cdd2fe9ca2_1600.jpeg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\"><\/source><img  decoding=\"async\"  style=\"\"  alt=\"Shared, coworking space\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_301703784-min_675f1110e0411691eb7390cdd2fe9ca2_800.jpeg\" ><\/picture><\/figure>\n<html><body><div id=\"2_in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/host\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'second in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"second-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <h2 id=\"earn-1000s-per-year-with-your-unused-space\">Earn $1,000s per year with your unused space<\/h2>\r\n        <button>Become a Neighbor host<\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h2 id=\"43ho\"><span id=\"what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-a-shared-workspace\">What Are the Pros and Cons of a Shared Workspace?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many benefits to having a shared workspace:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Increased social connections<\/li>\n<li>Cost savings<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced productivity<\/li>\n<li>Flexibility<\/li>\n<li>Amenities and services <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"b2o3d\"><span id=\"shared-workspace-advantages\">Shared Workspace Advantages<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 id=\"6nirr\"><span id=\"increased-connections\">Increased Connections<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Working in a small private office or from home can get lonely and leave you feeling unmotivated. A shared workspace, on the other hand, often provides a dynamic work environment that includes employees from multiple companies. Connecting with these people can not only help your mood and overall sense of wellbeing, but it may even benefit your business&mdash;especially if they are in the same industry. Many businesses are able to make some of their most important connections by simply reaching out to their shared workspace neighbors. <\/p>\n<h4 id=\"7tbqn\"><span id=\"cost-savings\"><strong>Cost Savings <\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Saving money is one of the main reasons that business owners enjoy shared workspaces. Rather than having to pay all the expenses associated with setting up a fully functional office, all you need to pay for in a shared workspace is the office space used by you and your business and everything else is taken care of.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"79ue2\"><span id=\"enhanced-productivity\">Enhanced Productivity<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The saying goes that &ldquo;iron sharpens iron.&rdquo; This certainly applies to where you work. Being surrounded by other productive people in a bustling shared workplace is a highly effective way to ensure you stay energized and productive throughout the day. This is especially true when compared to working at home. When you work exclusively from a home office, your productivity can slip and motivation can disappear. Having a place to go where professional work is your exclusive goal is essential if you are trying to be highly productive. <\/p>\n<h4 id=\"a1t2p\"><span id=\"flexibility\">Flexibility<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Many shared workspaces offer you greater flexibility than other types of office spaces. This is not only true in terms of your rental agreement but also for expansion. Shared workspaces often have a number of offices available that you can snatch up as your company continues to grow. You may start out only needing one small office, but eventually, you could wind up with the whole floor!<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"3qbhp\"><span id=\"amenities-and-services\">Amenities and Services<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>High-end shared workspaces offer amenities like fully stocked kitchens, useful events, and lectures, as well as services like a reception or conference rooms. Even if your company is relatively new, a shared workspace can create a highly professional appearance. <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"50g3h\"><span id=\"shared-workspace-disadvantages\">Shared Workspace Disadvantages<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 id=\"80c6t\"><span id=\"distractions\">Distractions<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Like any living situation, how much you enjoy your shared workspace depends partly on your neighbors. If the business in the office next to you is very loud or comprised of people making lots of sales calls, it can be distracting. Be sure to look into who your office neighbors are going to be before deciding on a shared workspace.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"7l49l\"><span id=\"lack-of-control\">Lack of Control<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If you own or rent your own private office, you can often paint the walls, change the d&eacute;cor, and generally make any kind of renovations you want. In a shared workspace, your options for such changes are more limited. You may have to get permission from your landlord to make anything other than the most minor of aesthetic changes.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"765gh\"><span id=\"competitors\">Competitors<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Finding yourself in the same building as competitors can cause problems. Make sure you look into who the other tenants in your building are before deciding on a shared workspace.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image regular \"><picture style=\"\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_299176081-min_46a7ac148a35060f51e2baecd4125bcb_800.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_19555\/AdobeStock_299176081-min_46a7ac148a35060f51e2baecd4125bcb_1600.jpeg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\"><\/source><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_299176081-min_46a7ac148a35060f51e2baecd4125bcb_800.jpeg 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_19555\/AdobeStock_299176081-min_46a7ac148a35060f51e2baecd4125bcb_1600.jpeg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\"><\/source><img  decoding=\"async\"  style=\"\"  alt=\"Coworking space disadvantages\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  class=\" pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/AdobeStock_299176081-min_46a7ac148a35060f51e2baecd4125bcb_800.jpeg\" ><\/picture><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"fic8b\"><span id=\"how-do-you-find-a-shared-workspace\">How Do You Find a Shared Workspace?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Finding a shared workspace is usually not difficult. You can simply do a Google search for &ldquo;shared workspaces&rdquo; or use websites like <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sharedesk.net\/\" rel=\"noopener\">ShareDesk<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.regus.com\/products\/offices\/mobile-working.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Regus Coworking<\/a>. If you live in or near a metropolitan area, odds are, there are at least some shared workspaces available for you and your company. They are also great options if you are a freelancer looking to improve your productivity or give your business the legitimacy it needs when you are meeting with clients.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"88h5h\"><span id=\"3-tips-for-working-from-a-shared-workspace\">3 Tips for Working From a Shared Workspace<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shared workspaces require you to consider both your company's employees and those of your neighbor. This does not mean you need to invite them to your next corporate party, but you should, at least, abide by the following three, simple and hopefully common sense principles: <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Clean up your mess<\/li>\n<li>Use your indoor voice<\/li>\n<li>Practice the Golden Rule<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"9thel\"><span id=\"1-clean-up-your-mess\"><strong>1. Clean Up Your Mess<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many shared office spaces include shared kitchens and conference rooms. These amenities are great and very valuable to business owners. However, if you share a kitchen or a conference room with other companies, you must make sure to clean up your mess and always leave things as good as how they were when you found them. Creating an environment of cleaning up after yourself is essential to a positive and productive shared workspace. <\/p>\n<h3 id=\"81hi5\"><span id=\"2-use-your-indoor-voice\">2. Use Your Indoor Voice<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Try to be considerate when making phone calls. You do not have to whisper or walk outside when making business calls (you are after all paying for the privilege to do so), but you should at least close the door to your office, avoid yelling, and try not to use profane language. You might not find yelling over the phone or cursing offensive, but your office neighbors or, worse, their clients may&mdash;it is important to remember that.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"6lel4\"><span id=\"3-practice-the-golden-rule\">3. Practice the Golden Rule<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In any kind of relationship, it is always essential to practice the Golden Rule: treat others the way you would like to be treated. 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