Coworking spaces provide a convenient space for professionals and small business owners to work as if they had their own office space. These spaces offer access to multiple people who may operate different types of businesses. Some businesses require back-to-back phone calls, and others don’t do much talking. Let us show you how to conduct yourself in a shared office space.
The Benefits of Coworking Spaces
Coworking spaces offer many benefits for professionals and small business owners. You can save money and network with like-minded people. Coworking spaces also give you access to a variety of office building amenities like
- Mail Service
- Dedicated Working Area
- Receptionist
- Parking
You will share these amenities and services with other coworkers. You can enjoy these benefits, but also consider those who enjoy these benefits as well.
1. Don’t Make a Lot of Noise
Be respectful of other people in the coworking space. If your business requires frequent phone calls, perhaps you should ask for a secluded office space. This will reduce your noise levels.
Take personal calls in a private room or away from other workings so you do not disrupt their work. Even in communal areas, do not disrupt these spaces with personal calls or meetings.
You can reduce noise pollution by wearing headphones to take calls and listen to music. Never use the speaker phone to take calls because it can distract workers around you. Respect boundaries in a shared workspace, and you’ll receive the same respect in return.
2. Do Speak and Be Friendly
Coworking spaces still require office etiquette. Just as you were arriving to work in a traditional office space, you should speak to those you come in contact with. Be friendly to those other professionals in the shared office space with you.
Strike up friendly conversations around the water cooler like in a traditional office space. Increasing social interaction with the workers around you is a great way to network and make your brand known.
3. Don’t Abuse Office Equipment
Shared office spaces provide access to office equipment such as a copy machine and appliances in a shared kitchen. Treat communal spaces with respect. Do not overuse amenities that create scarcity in office supplies.
Some shared office spaces have rules that govern the use of office equipment. Not only should you be mindful not to interrupt the coworking experience for other coworkers in the space, but do not dishonor your contract with the office building providing you with access to the office equipment.
4. Do Keep a Clean Workspace
Keep your space clean. Do not eat food in your workspace because the smell can distract other workers. If you have a shared office that has more than one coworker in the coworking space, you should keep your desk organized and presentable.
Apply these rules to communal areas such as a conference room or break room. Clean after yourself in these areas. Do not leave any paperwork behind. If in the shared kitchen, do not leave food and condiments out.
5. Do Not Solicit
Professionals show up to coworking spaces to do their work and build their businesses. Respect their personal space by not soliciting them with your services. Do not make sales pitches to other members in the coworking space.
It may even be a violation of your workspace agreement. If you desire to give a sales pitch about your products or services, organize it with the facility administrator. Reserve a conference room, and set up a meet and greet for interested parties to interact with you about your products and services.
Get a Coworking Space in Surrey
Coworking spaces are a great way to save money and get your work done in a quiet office environment. You can expect to work around professionals who respect office etiquette rules. Get a shared space and experience the productivity you can achieve in traditional office spaces. Contact us to take a tour now.
