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The coworking office mixes the whole idea of work with networking creating an interesting combination that can generate business growth within the workspace. In Hong Kong, the coworking space has taken on several incarnations with some even evolving into coworking hotels that accommodate professionals when working in the city temporarily. Even so, the concept is more than trending in Hong Kong, it’s a staple.
However, while coworking can appear to be the cool, trendy way to office space, much productivity can be gained from it if professionals maximise its potential. The coworking space is such a great way to increase productivity while promoting a business because it is an ingenious mix of social interaction and hard work. To gain the advantage, businesses and professionals can prepare themselves to reap the many benefits of this shared space plan.
Let’s take a closer look at how best to prepare for starting at your coworking space in Hong Kong.
Go In With A Plan Of Action
The coworking space design is created so professionals feel comfortable engaging each other while working in the space. Look at Servcorp’s website link to see the way in which typical coworking spaces are organised. To get the most out of both your workspace and space that allows you to network, go in with a plan to not only network but to also build relationships.
The coworking space has a number of opportunities that will allow you to work but also get to know other coworking professionals and to build relationships. Look at the events calendar to see what is available for your business and what is of interest to you as a business owner. While social events might seem unnecessary, in the coworking space they can be a way to get to know others in the community, which lends itself to having opportunities to collaborate with others.
Set Up Your Software
Another important task is to get your book-keeping system organised. While using old-fashioned spreadsheets is one way to keep track of your accounts, today’s accounting software presents your business with an amalgam of apps that will allow making keeping track of the books more efficiently. Many of these programs allow you to sync information from your bank and credit card accounts and automate many tasks. These apps are great for furnishing invoices and generating reports that are essential for business. In many cases, using this software reduced the amount of time you spend on these administrative tasks, freeing you up to work on your business.
In addition to bookkeeping, make sure to set up any social media sites and other websites that you intend to use while working in the space. Make sure any cloud-sharing and communication apps are working so that your first day at the space runs smoothly. Finally, do not forget to set up an online banking software needed to take and make payments.
Map Out Your Day
Because the coworking space can be a very social space, it is very easy to get off-task. For this reason, make sure you map out a schedule for work that includes the requisite breaks. Whether you spend a few moments in the coworking lounge chatting with fellow colleagues before starting your day or spend that time returning calls in the morning, mapping out your day makes for a more constructive work day.
Prepping Your Workspace
Coworking can be one of the best working experiences if organised around a plan to constructively use the space. By taking care of the above tasks before going into the workspace, your time in the coworking space is not only productive, but you also might find yourself making inroads into building valuable business relationships. The coworking space can be maximised to its potential simply through preparation
