When it comes to choosing the right workspace, there’s a lot of confusion around what a serviced office actually is. Whether you’re a freelancer, start-up, growing business or even part of a larger organisation, you might have heard a few myths that could be putting you off. So let’s set the record straight.
1. ARE SERVICED OFFICES MORE EXPENSIVE?
We get it, you see the monthly cost of a serviced office, and at first glance it may seem a lot more than what you’d pay if you were in a traditional office environment.
The difference comes when you see what’s included in the monthly cost when you use a serviced office. Alongside your monthly rent, it includes all your utilities, superfast wi-fi, cleaning and maintenance, access to the breakout space, and even monthly access to our meeting rooms. Not to mention monthly events, AND even member discounts.
Compare that to a conventional lease where you’d need to organise and pay for all of this separately, it’s not just more expensive, it’s also more hassle.
2. ARE SERVICED OFFICES JUST COWORKING?
Short answer, no! Serviced office spaces like ours at 2-Work are designed to be flexible, so they can work around your needs, whatever those might be.
Whilst we do offer coworking, there are a number of other options. You can have your own dedicated desk. Think of it like a one man office, which is yours to use and nobody else’s. You can even have a friend get the desk next to you too.
Or, if you’re wanting something bigger and more secluded, we have a range of private office suites as mentioned on point 1, that can be branded up as you wish!
3. CAN YOU GROW A BUSINESS IN A SERVICED OFFICE?
Absolutely. One of the biggest perks of a serviced office is how easy it makes growing your business.
Thanks to flexible terms, scaling up (or down) is straightforward. You might start in a coworking space, move to a dedicated desk, and eventually take over your own office, with no long-term commitments or stressful transitions. Just a quick chat with our team and we’ll sort the rest, so you can stay focused on building your business.
4. ARE SERVICED OFFICES ONLY FOR START-UPS AND FREELANCERS?
While many start-ups and freelancers love the convenience and affordability of a serviced office, they’re by no means the only ones making the most of this setup.
Plenty of SMEs and even large corporations now use serviced offices for all sorts of reasons. Whether it’s a satellite office, a short-term project space or a long-term base for your team, the flexibility and value make it a no-brainer.
5. ARE SERVICED OFFICES UNPROFESSIONAL?
Just because we keep things friendly and relaxed doesn’t mean it’s not a professional environment.
Serviced offices are designed to support productivity and well-being, with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and take the odd breather when you need it. Spaces like ours at 2-Work are built to feel welcoming, without compromising on the professional image your business deserves!
Interested in finding out more? Get in touch with the 2-Work team today.
