My dad opted for a standard office space back in 1991. It\u2019s a Victorian home in a convenient location for his employees and clients (not in a large corporate building on the highway, but it\u2019s still a brick-and-mortar office).<\/p>\n Because my father\u2019s architecture firm caters to the local area, it\u2019s essential that he has a conveniently located office space that exudes professionalism, shows off his keen sense of design, and has a large parking lot.<\/p>\n Pros<\/b><\/p>\n Cons<\/b><\/p>\n Considerations<\/b><\/p>\n Because there are so many awesome communication tools, building a business from home is an attractive and inexpensive option. You can build your startup from the soft comfort of your bed.<\/p>\n Get yourself a virtual phone system (Grasshopper), project management system (Basecamp<\/a> or Trello<\/a>), and chat software (Yammer, Hipchat, or Lync<\/a>), and you\u2019re good to go. You can stay in touch with employees no matter where you are.<\/p>\n Pros<\/b><\/p>\n Cons<\/b><\/p>\n Considerations<\/b><\/p>\n If the thought of working from your apartment is killing you, coworking spaces are a good option.<\/p>\n In these innovative and collaborative environments, you can get a desk, office, and even conference rooms. You\u2019ll also have the opportunity to work beside other entrepreneurs and small business owners.<\/p>\n Coworking spaces are great for people who need a bit more socialization and want a collaborative community. They\u2019re usually designed well, making you feel like you work in a swanky office even if you can\u2019t afford it yet.<\/p>\n Despite their (often) attractive, urban locations, coworking spaces aren\u2019t that expensive and have very flexible plans and no lengthy contracts.<\/p>\n Pros<\/b><\/p>\n Cons<\/b><\/p>\n Considerations<\/b><\/p>\n Before you get a business loan to lease out an office space, ask yourself some key questions. Having answers to the following will help you prepare to make a decision that will greatly affect how you build your business.<\/p>\n There are many options available for a new startup, but it\u2019s important to consider what will be best for you and your future company. After all, your workspace is where you will build and grow your company; make sure it\u2019s the right fit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When my dad started his business 20 years ago, he got an office in our hometown, joined the Rotary Club, and got a hardwired phone system that required a receptionist. But I\u2019m not sure he would\u2019ve gone that route if he\u2019d started a business today. After all, our smartphones and laptops allow us to work […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1221,"featured_media":8145,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[43902],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8014","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-professional-development"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"workspace_button\"](\"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/workspace_button.png?resize=250%2C59\")
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Completely Remote or Working from Home<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Coworking spaces: work with other entrepreneurs<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Questions to ask yourself before diving in<\/b><\/h3>\n
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