Flexible & Affordable: 6 Spaces to Consider if You Need a Temporary Office
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Whether you’re renovating your usual office, going through a business growth spurt, or scaling down for a seasonally quiet period, there are many reasons to seek out a temporary office solution. Thankfully, you won’t be short on viable options.
To help you make the wisest decision for your circumstances, we’ve covered a variety of affordable and flexible options below. From private library rooms to fully-furnished serviced office spaces, these should be at the top of your list if you need a temporary workplace.
1. Bookable rooms at your local library
If you’re looking for a free temporary office, check out any libraries in your area. Many feature private rooms that you can book time in throughout the day. Even if your local library doesn’t have any private spaces, you can be assured of peace, quiet, and wifi – three features most people look for in a workspace.
2. A repurposed space in your home
If you live in a tiny apartment or share your place with housemates, this may not be an ideal solution. However, if you have a spare room or the whole house to yourself throughout your working hours, it can be a free and easy way to get your work done.
The one warning here is that you have to be honest with yourself about your working style and distractibility. If you know you won’t be able to resist the call of your Playstation after lunch, working from home may not be your best bet.
3. A friend or coworker’s house
If your house won’t work for any of the reasons described above, that doesn’t mean working from home is off the list. If you have colleagues who are in the same boat, one of them may have a more suitable home environment for work. The beauty of this is that you can keep each other motivated and accountable, and since it’s not your home, you won’t feel so comfortable that you’re tempted to take an after-lunch nap.
4. A desk in a coworking space
If you love the social aspect of working at your usual office, a coworking space may be the ideal solution. Here, you’ll get access to a variety of workstations in a shared environment, with bookable meeting rooms for those times when you need a private space. Most coworking spaces offer helpful features like secure parking, gyms, snacks, and complimentary tea and coffee.
5. Private space in a serviced office building
If you have a decent budget to work with, luxury serviced office spaces are a fantastic option. Even the most cutting-edge, eco-friendly buildings offer surprisingly affordable packages, and you’ll benefit from flexibility, privacy, and state-of-the-art technology. The best-serviced offices also give you plenty of bang for your buck with attractive features like fitness centers, healthy restaurants, e-bikes, green spaces, podcasting studios, and more.
6. A mix of the above
The beauty of a temporary office is that you don’t have to be stuck in one place. You could work at a colleague’s house in the morning, head to a coffee shop for lunch and an hour of work, and then take advantage of the local library or a coworking space in the afternoon. If you like the idea of being mobile, some other places to add to your list include your local mall and any bookstores with suitable seating.
As you can see, there are plenty of ways to maintain consistency in your work, even if you can’t access your usual office. Consider your budget and most pressing needs, and you’ll be able to pinpoint the right office solution from the list above.
