Small business owners and freelancers have more options than ever when it comes to office space. From the kitchen table, to the neighborhood coffee shop, almost any place can be a work place. The freedom to work anywhere isn't always a blessing, though.
Focus is more difficult when the office is the same place breakfast is served, the roommate blasts rock music, and the building next door is under (noisy) construction. Freelancers and independent business owners sometimes need a quiet, professional space. Cost is often the major obstacle to having a dedicated office outside the home. Renting an independent office space is expensive, and that doesn't include utilities, internet, telephone, photocopy and fax services, or even desk furniture.
That's where shared office spaces can help. These spaces are known by several names, including serviced office space, executive suites, business centers, or co-work spaces. For start-up entrepreneurs, or home-based business types who miss the social interaction of a traditional office, the shared office space can be the perfect solution.
