Private Offices versus Coworking Hot Desks

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Introduction

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Coworking is a growing trend in office space, but many people still don't understand it. Coworking spaces are open plans of desks that share space with other companies and their employees. Many coworking spaces also have private offices to rent, which may be better suited for your business needs. We'll discuss both options in this article: what they are and who should use them!

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What is it?

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Private offices are a dedicated space for your business. Coworking spaces are shared workspaces, often with other businesses and organizations. Coworking spaces can be found in office buildings or co-working spaces that provide access to conference rooms and other amenities such as printers and Wi-Fi.

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Benefits of a private office

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Private offices are ideal for businesses that need privacy and focus and a more professional atmosphere.

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• Privacy: A private office gives you a complete separation from other businesses. You won't have to worry about sharing space with people who might be distracting or bothersome, which can help improve productivity and efficiency.

• Focus: In a shared workspace environment like coworking hot desks; it can be challenging to maintain focus when there are so many distractions around you--phones ringing in the next cubicle over; people walking past your desk constantly asking questions; even just other employees being too loud while they work on their projects. In contrast with this type of environment, having your own private office means that there are fewer interruptions when trying to get things done quickly (or quietly).

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Benefits of coworking

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Coworking spaces are a great alternative to private offices. They're often less expensive and provide more flexibility than traditional office leases. Coworking spaces also offer the opportunity to meet new people and collaborate with them on projects, which can be invaluable in today's competitive business environment.

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Who should use it?

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If you're looking for a place to work that gives you the privacy of an office and the flexibility of a coworking space, then this is the right option for you.

This could be your best bet if your company has at most five employees and needs just one or two desks. It's also great for freelancers who don't want to spend money on their office space but still want some quiet time away from home.

Startups can use private offices and hot desks if they're still growing and need more people on staff to warrant renting out an entire room or floor of an office building by themselves yet--or if they just need more capital right now! They'll have access to all kinds of resources like free coffee, kitchen supplies (if applicable), internet access, etcetera, while still maintaining their own privacy within their designated space(s).

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There are many advantages to private offices and shared workspaces, so the best solution depends on your business needs.

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There are many advantages to private offices and shared workspaces, so the best solution depends on your business needs.

If you need a lot of privacy, a private office is likely the best option. In addition to having an enclosed space with walls and doors that separate it from other spaces, this type of setting allows you to control who has access to what information in your office by locking doors or using passwords on computers. Coworking spaces may not offer this level of control over information flow within their community members' networks--but they do allow people with different businesses (and therefore varying levels of sensitivity) access to one another's work environments through shared desks or tables in common areas throughout the building.

If you are looking for a private office within the downtown Durham area, please consider signing up for a free tour of the DBCo space! Click here for more information about scheduling your 1-on-1 tour with our friendly staff. 

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