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<p>We go through, in detail, how to figure out the right office for you. Alternatively, check out our <a href="https://hubblehq.com/blog/hubble-help-guide-1-introduction-to-flexible-office-space">guide to flexible office space</a>.</p>
<h2>Coworking</h2>
<h3>What is coworking?</h3>
<p>The concept of “coworking” can become confusing, as this generally includes “hot-desking”, access to “coworking spaces” and just the act of cohabiting a space with other companies. We classify coworking as a typically a shared work environment with musical chairs; get in early to get a seat next to the window. Perfect for freelancers who are always on the go but hate working in a coffee shop. This normally includes access to shared kitchen facilities, breakout areas &amp; awesome communities.</p>
<p><a href="https://hubblehq.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-13177" src="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2019/09/find-new-office-now.png?w=900&#038;h=100" alt="find-new-office-now" width="900" height="100" /></a></p>
<h3>How do I use coworking?</h3>
<p>You are free to stay as long as you want for as many days as you want and they normally work on a monthly membership basis. You are generally in a single location, which is great for people who want to work from one location but still benefit from a buzzing environment and community. However, some spaces limit opening hours and some provide multi-location passes, which give you the flexibility to work the same way from different locations around London (or the world) depending on the operator. Great for meeting other small companies and freelancers who you can share ideas &amp; coffee with &amp; maybe even become potential customers!</p>
<h3>Is coworking right for my company?</h3>
<p><strong>Ideal for:</strong> freelancers or small companies those who travel to a lot of meetings, don’t mind finding a new desk to work on every time but would still like to avoid working from a coffee shop! <strong>Not ideal for:</strong> companies who want to leave stuff overnight, are larger than 4 people and want to sit together and companies that need silence to work.</p>
<h4><a href="https://hubblehq.com/office-space-london?officeType=hot-desk&amp;peopleMin=1&amp;peopleMax=1">Find coworking in London</a></h4>
<div data-shortcode="caption" id="attachment_927" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/the-cube-coworking-office-space-london.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-927" data-attachment-id="927" data-permalink="https://hubblehq.wordpress.com/2015/05/11/hubble-help-guide-what-type-of-office-is-right-for-my-company/the-cube-coworking-office-space-london/" data-orig-file="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/the-cube-coworking-office-space-london.jpg" data-orig-size="900,550" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="the-cube-coworking-office-space-london" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/the-cube-coworking-office-space-london.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/the-cube-coworking-office-space-london.jpg?w=900" class="wp-image-927 size-large" src="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/the-cube-coworking-office-space-london.jpg?w=1024&#038;h=625" alt="The cube coworking office space london" srcset="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/the-cube-coworking-office-space-london.jpg 900w, https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/the-cube-coworking-office-space-london.jpg?w=150&amp;h=92 150w, https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/the-cube-coworking-office-space-london.jpg?w=300&amp;h=183 300w, https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/the-cube-coworking-office-space-london.jpg?w=768&amp;h=469 768w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px"   /></a><p id="caption-attachment-927" class="wp-caption-text">The Cube Coworking Space Shoreditch &#8211; <a href="https://hubblehq.com/space/998/the-cube" rel="nofollow">https://hubblehq.com/space/998/the-cube</a></p></div>
<h2>Shared office</h2>
<h3>What is a shared office?</h3>
<p>Shared offices are shared work environments where you will have your own fixed desk to leave your stuff overnight. Perfect for companies of 3 &#8211; 15 who want to sit together, but not want to suffer from cabin fever. Generally much cheaper than a private office and includes access to meeting rooms, kitchen facilities, breakout areas &amp; curated communities.</p>
<h3>How do I use shared offices?</h3>
<p>A fixed desk is yours and no-one else is allowed to work there. You normally get storage included with the rent and also the ability to leave your stuff (monitors, computers etc.) overnight. Shared offices are usually banks of 4 &#8211; 8 desks within an open plan office where small companies can sit with their own team. This is perfect for businesses with 15 employees or less as you can carve out your own area in the office, without being secluded within 4 walls. You would typically also get access to communal meeting rooms, breakout areas, kitchens and bathrooms. Shared offices tend to have curated communities that has been decided by the operator. Some are focused on tech startups, some on design companies, some on white collar companies etc. This means that shared office communities can become really powerful networks and also good people to go and have a beer with on Fridays.</p>
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<h3>Is a shared office right for me?</h3>
<p><strong>Ideal for:</strong> small companies of less than 15 people (with no restrictions on how much privacy you need). They are generally cheaper with more flexible contracts than private offices. Also, you benefit from bumping into other companies to share ideas and coffee with 🙂 <strong>Not ideal for:</strong> freelancers who normally work in coffee shops and want a desk for a day or two; companies that require privacy or want to exclusively have their own space.</p>
<h4><a href="https://hubblehq.com/office-space-london?officeType=fixed-desk&amp;peopleMin=1">Find shared offices in London</a></h4>
<div data-shortcode="caption" id="attachment_928" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/the-neighbourhood-london-bridge-shared-office-london.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-928" data-attachment-id="928" data-permalink="https://hubblehq.wordpress.com/2015/05/11/hubble-help-guide-what-type-of-office-is-right-for-my-company/the-neighbourhood-london-bridge-shared-office-london/" data-orig-file="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/the-neighbourhood-london-bridge-shared-office-london.jpg" data-orig-size="900,550" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="the-neighbourhood-london-bridge-shared-office-london" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/the-neighbourhood-london-bridge-shared-office-london.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/the-neighbourhood-london-bridge-shared-office-london.jpg?w=900" class="wp-image-928 size-large" src="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/the-neighbourhood-london-bridge-shared-office-london.jpg?w=1024&#038;h=625" alt="the neighbourhood london bridge shared office london" srcset="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/the-neighbourhood-london-bridge-shared-office-london.jpg 900w, https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/the-neighbourhood-london-bridge-shared-office-london.jpg?w=150&amp;h=92 150w, https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/the-neighbourhood-london-bridge-shared-office-london.jpg?w=300&amp;h=183 300w, https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/the-neighbourhood-london-bridge-shared-office-london.jpg?w=768&amp;h=469 768w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px"   /></a><p id="caption-attachment-928" class="wp-caption-text">The Neighbourhood Shared Office London &#8211; <a href="https://hubblehq.com/space/821/the-neighbourhood-office-london-bridge" rel="nofollow">https://hubblehq.com/space/821/the-neighbourhood-office-london-bridge</a></p></div>
<h2>Private office</h2>
<h3>What is a private office?</h3>
<p>A private office is what it says on the tin &#8211; your own four walls to call home. These usually exist adjacent to shared work environments or in a building of private offices. Typically 50 &#8211; 100% more expensive than shared offices, these are perfect for companies that value their privacy or are required by regulation have private offices.</p>
<h3>How do I use a private office?</h3>
<p>It’s up to you &#8211; it’s yours! Some private offices are adjacent to coworking or shared offices, so you can sometimes get the best of both worlds and benefit from the community around you. You also have free reign to decide how to decorate and arrange your office. Ping-pong table in the corner? Go for it. Outlandishly large espresso maker on the side? Do it.</p>
<h3>Is it right for me?</h3>
<p><strong>Ideal for:</strong> companies that value their privacy (or need it for regulatory reasons); companies that want to be away from everyone else and have completely free reign over their space; companies that are willing to pay a premium <strong>Not ideal for:</strong> cash strapped startups or freelancers. Those that like having other people or companies around them.</p>
<h4><a href="https://hubblehq.com/office-space-london?officeType=private-office&amp;peopleMin=1">Find private offices in London</a></h4>
<div data-shortcode="caption" id="attachment_929" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/the-collective-elevator-bloomsbury-private-office-london.jpg"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-929" data-attachment-id="929" data-permalink="https://hubblehq.wordpress.com/2015/05/11/hubble-help-guide-what-type-of-office-is-right-for-my-company/the-collective-elevator-bloomsbury-private-office-london/" data-orig-file="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/the-collective-elevator-bloomsbury-private-office-london.jpg" data-orig-size="900,550" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="The-collective-elevator-bloomsbury-private-office-london" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/the-collective-elevator-bloomsbury-private-office-london.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/the-collective-elevator-bloomsbury-private-office-london.jpg?w=900" class="wp-image-929 size-large" src="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/the-collective-elevator-bloomsbury-private-office-london.jpg?w=1024&#038;h=625" alt="The collective elevator bloomsbury private office london" srcset="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/the-collective-elevator-bloomsbury-private-office-london.jpg 900w, https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/the-collective-elevator-bloomsbury-private-office-london.jpg?w=150&amp;h=92 150w, https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/the-collective-elevator-bloomsbury-private-office-london.jpg?w=300&amp;h=183 300w, https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/the-collective-elevator-bloomsbury-private-office-london.jpg?w=768&amp;h=469 768w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px"   /></a><p id="caption-attachment-929" class="wp-caption-text">The Collective Elevator Private Office<br /><a href="https://hubblehq.com/space/779/the-collective-elevator/1503" rel="nofollow">https://hubblehq.com/space/779/the-collective-elevator/1503</a></p></div>
<p>Still curious? Check out the rest of the <a href="https://hubblehq.com/blog/help-guide">HubbleHQ Help Guides</a> or the <a href="https://hubblehq.com/blog/">HubbleHQ Blog</a></p>
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HubbleHQ Help Guide: What Type of Office is Right for My Company?

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<h2 id="what-is-flexible-office-space">What is Flexible Office Space?</h2>
<p>Flexible Office Space is an all encompassing umbrella term for all that funky jargon you see around office space:<a href="https://hubblehq.com/guides/managed-offices"> managed offices</a>, <a href="https://hubblehq.com/guides/serviced-offices">serviced offices,</a> <a href="https://hubblehq.com/shared-offices">shared offices</a>, <a href="https://hubblehq.com/hot-desk">hot-desking</a> or <a href="https://hubblehq.com/coworking">coworking spaces</a> and <em>some</em> <a href="https://hubblehq.com/private-offices">private offices</a>.</p>
<p>What makes them “flexible” is the fact that you sign a licensing agreement that is charged on a monthly rolling basis, with occasional minimum commitments of 3 to 6 months.</p>
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<p>Flexible offices are also typically &#8220;serviced.” You <strong>can basically move in tomorrow</strong> and the furniture, utilities, wifi, hamster wheel (office hamster anyone?) will all be set-up and ready to go… All for an easy to understand monthly price.</p>
<p>This means that there’s no faffing about calling BT or Virgin Media who hope to turn on your broadband “within the next 60 days”. Your office provider will take care of all this for you.</p>
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<p><em>BEWARE: Occasionally, though, private offices will not be serviced and you will have to buy in your own furniture and purchase a specific service package from the provider.</em></p>
<h2 id="flexible-office-space-differs-from-conventional-office-space-leases">Flexible office space differs from conventional office space leases</h2>
<p><strong>…this is <em>really really</em> important to understand.</strong></p>
<p>Leases generally require you to commit and sign for a period of 3 to 20 years. These are typically quite complicated transactions which require advice from agents and lawyers to negotiate a deal on your behalf.</p>
<p>Because the monthly cost is subject to so many variables, this can end up being quite cheap or ridiculously expensive. You should take on a conventional lease when you know you’re going to be there for a while and not change too much in size (or open other offices if you grow). Also, if you really want to kit out the office how <em>you</em> want.</p>
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<p><code>You typically get a large empty space when you sign a conventional lease</code></p>
<p><em>ASIDE: At Hubble, our site only shows Flexible offices. However, we can help with leases too; just <a href="https://hubblehq.com/contact">get in touch.</a></em></p>
<h2 id="what-types-of-flexible-offices-exist">What types of flexible offices exist?</h2>
<p>Flexible office space is both a gift (in the infinite options available) and a curse (understanding the infinite options available). Each office provider has their own blend of agreements, memberships and ancillary benefits; it can become quite confusing to work out the perfect fit for your company.</p>
<p>To make it super easy, we’ve split flexible offices into 3 simple types: <strong>Coworking, Shared &amp; Private</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Coworking</strong> is typically a shared work environment or “hot-desking” space giving you communal access to desks, breakout areas, kitchen &amp; meeting facilities. However, they are bit like musical chairs because there are no fixed desks; get in early to get a seat next to the window. Perfect for freelancers who are always on the go but hate working in a coffee shop.</p>
<p><a href="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/coworking-area-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="139" data-permalink="https://hubblehq.wordpress.com/2015/01/28/hubble-help-guide-1-introduction-to-flexible-office-space/coworking-area-2/" data-orig-file="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/coworking-area-2.jpg" data-orig-size="900,550" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="coworking-area-2" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/coworking-area-2.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/coworking-area-2.jpg?w=900" class="alignnone wp-image-139 size-full" src="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/coworking-area-2.jpg?w=900&#038;h=550" alt="coworking-area-2" width="900" height="550" srcset="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/coworking-area-2.jpg 900w, https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/coworking-area-2.jpg?w=150&amp;h=92 150w, https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/coworking-area-2.jpg?w=300&amp;h=183 300w, https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/coworking-area-2.jpg?w=768&amp;h=469 768w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Shared offices</strong> are shared work environments where you will have your own fixed desk to leave your stuff overnight. Perfect for companies of 3 &#8211; 15 who want to sit together, but not want to suffer from cabin fever. Generally much cheaper than a private offices and includes access to meeting rooms, kitchen facilities, breakout areas &amp; curated communities.<br />
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<p><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="140" data-permalink="https://hubblehq.wordpress.com/2015/01/28/hubble-help-guide-1-introduction-to-flexible-office-space/shared-office-space-1/" data-orig-file="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/shared-office-space-1.jpg" data-orig-size="900,550" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}" data-image-title="shared-office-space-1" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/shared-office-space-1.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/shared-office-space-1.jpg?w=900" class="alignnone wp-image-140 size-full" src="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/shared-office-space-1.jpg?w=900&#038;h=550" alt="shared-office-space-1" width="900" height="550" srcset="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/shared-office-space-1.jpg 900w, https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/shared-office-space-1.jpg?w=150&amp;h=92 150w, https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/shared-office-space-1.jpg?w=300&amp;h=183 300w, https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/shared-office-space-1.jpg?w=768&amp;h=469 768w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></p>
<p><strong>Private offices</strong> are your own four walls to call home. These usually exist adjacent to shared work environments or in a building of private offices. Typically 50 &#8211; 100% more expensive than shared offices, these are perfect for companies which value their privacy or are required by regulation to have private offices.</p>
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<h2>When should I start looking for my office?</h2>
<p>Once you’ve signed the contract, you can usually move within a few weeks. However, it will probably take you a few weeks to decide, do some viewings and get a feel for the market.</p>
<p>We recommend starting your search <strong>at least 4 &#8211; 6 weeks</strong> before you get evicted from your current place.</p>
<h2 id="why-is-flexible-office-space-growing">Why is flexible office space growing?</h2>
<p>The flexible office market has been growing at nearly 30% every year for the past 5 years.</p>
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<p>As the macro and microeconomic landscape for the business world has changed drastically over the past 10-15 years, so has the way companies use space. With new, small businesses being started everyday, they need somewhere to work that is suited to their industry, affordable &amp; with flexible contracts so that they can expand or contract without any pain.</p>
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<p>Moreover, larger businesses have reduced headcount in the past few years, as well as introducing flexible working hours and more remote working options. This means that the requirements for office space are moving from fixed and static into something that is more fluid and dynamic.</p>
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<p>Also, who the hell wants to sign a 10 year lease these days?! That sh*t cray!</p>
<h3 id="still-stuck">Still stuck?</h3>
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<p>Coworking is a popular choice with startups: it brings entrepreneurs and creatives from all industries together under one roof. So why is <a href="https://hubblehq.com/coworking">coworking</a> the perfect place for a startup like yours?</p>
<p><strong><em>Browse available coworking spaces here:</em></strong></p>
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<p><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="8531" data-permalink="https://hubblehq.wordpress.com/2017/08/02/8-questions-to-ask-before-choosing-a-coworking-space/1499166641189-_h4a0756/" data-orig-file="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/1499166641189-_h4a0756.jpg" data-orig-size="700,397" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="rise london" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/1499166641189-_h4a0756.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/1499166641189-_h4a0756.jpg?w=700" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8531" src="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/1499166641189-_h4a0756.jpg?w=700&#038;h=397" alt="rise london" width="700" height="397" srcset="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/1499166641189-_h4a0756.jpg 700w, https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/1499166641189-_h4a0756.jpg?w=150&amp;h=85 150w, https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/1499166641189-_h4a0756.jpg?w=300&amp;h=170 300w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<h3><b><span style="font-size:x-large;">So what&#8217;s coworking?</span></b></h3>
<p>Coworking spaces are open-plan offices with a multitude of independent and shared desks where freelancers, startups and early-stage companies can work. The space is normally vast and shared between several companies, with communal access to facilities like printers, espresso machines, private meeting rooms and kitchens. If you’re lucky, you might even find fun stuff like rooftop gardens, on-side cafes, pool tables, ping pong and table football!</p>
<p><em>Not sure what type of office space is right for your startup? <a href="https://hubblehq.com/blog/what-is-the-right-type-of-startup-office-space-for-me/">Check out this blog post.</a> </em></p>
<h3><b><span style="font-size:x-large;">Why they are awesome?</span></b></h3>
<p><b><span style="font-size:medium;">1. Flexibility</span></b> A flexible let structure of one-month minimum stays means that companies are not required to make large commitments early on. This means that if you decide to move location, expand your workforce, or aren’t sure about the future, co-working spaces can be ideal. You also have the option of different tiers such as <a href="https://hubblehq.com/hot-desk">hot-desking</a>, fixed desks or multi-location access if you’re always on the move.</p>
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<p><b><span style="font-size:medium;">2. Affordability</span></b> Co-working desks normally range from £35 per month (for hot-desking in Greater London) to around £500 per month (fixed desks, with multi-location access in prime central London locations). There is a lot of space for budgets in between to find something that is exactly tailored to you. This, combined with short leases, means that these workspaces are a lot more affordable than traditional offices and provide the ultimate middle-step to migrating away from working at home.</p>
<p><em><a href="https://hubblehq.com/blog/these-are-the-cheapest-coworking-spaces-at-every-tube-stop">Check out the most affordable coworking spaces in London here.</a></em></p>
<p><img loading="lazy" data-attachment-id="8505" data-permalink="https://hubblehq.wordpress.com/2017/08/02/8-questions-to-ask-before-choosing-a-coworking-space/2016-02-26_151127134147_huckletree-hotdesk-zone-4/" data-orig-file="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/2016-02-26_151127134147_huckletree-hotdesk-zone.jpg" data-orig-size="700,400" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}" data-image-title="huckletree alphabeta london" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/2016-02-26_151127134147_huckletree-hotdesk-zone.jpg?w=300" data-large-file="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/2016-02-26_151127134147_huckletree-hotdesk-zone.jpg?w=700" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-8505" src="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/2016-02-26_151127134147_huckletree-hotdesk-zone.jpg?w=700&#038;h=400" alt="huckletree alphabeta london" width="700" height="400" srcset="https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/2016-02-26_151127134147_huckletree-hotdesk-zone.jpg 700w, https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/2016-02-26_151127134147_huckletree-hotdesk-zone.jpg?w=150&amp;h=86 150w, https://hubblehq.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/2016-02-26_151127134147_huckletree-hotdesk-zone.jpg?w=300&amp;h=171 300w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:medium;">3. Community</span></b> Meeting other like-minded people with complementary skills and diverse experiences can do wonders for your business. Need digital marketing expertise? There’s a high likelihood there’s an expert sitting 5 metres from you. Need animation for your video? Need copy for your blog post? All these needs can be quickly filled by conversations you have with the people you are sharing the space with.</p>
<p>Community is often both the most important and most overlooked aspect of where you decide to work. The engineered serendipity and cross pollination of ideas that occurs by working near a diverse group of people is invaluable.</p>
<p><em><a href="https://hubblehq.com/blog/8-questions-to-ask-before-choosing-a-coworking-space">Don&#8217;t miss these 8 questions to ask before choosing a coworking space.</a></em></p>
<p><em><a href="https://hubblehq.com/office-space-london">Check out our available coworking spaces here.</a></em></p>
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Why is coworking the perfect place for your startup?

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<p>If you’ve ever been in the position of having to find a London office online, you have realised that this is an absolute nightmare.</p>
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<p>You approach the search in a similar fashion to looking for a flat to rent:</p>
<ul>
<li><b>You ask your friends for recommendations</b> &#8211; after a few email threads and dozens of CCs you end up getting nowhere quick.</li>
<li><b>You turn to social media</b> &#8211; the results are generally random, success is not expected, but sometimes this works.</li>
<li><b>You then turn to Google</b> &#8211; “startup office space London” please! Ah, thousands of hits &#8211; great!</li>
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<p>Think again. The cocktail of search results resembles more of a Neknomination attempt than a smooth and simple James Bond Martini. What you get is a combination of various types of office providers, agents, small business magazines, newspapers and so on. Don&#8217;t believe me? <a href="https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=startup+office+space+london&amp;oq=startup+office+space+london&amp;aqs=chrome..69i57j69i60j69i61j69i65j69i60.8370j0j1&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;espv=210&amp;es_sm=91&amp;ie=UTF-8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Try it yourself</a>.</p>
<h3>This is confusing.</h3>
<p>All you’re looking for is 5 desks near Old Street station for a few months. How can something so simple be <em>so difficult</em>?</p>
<h2>Why does this happen?</h2>
<h3>Why can’t it be as simple as browsing and buying anything else online?</h3>
<p>Three <em>(interlinked)</em> reasons</p>
<h3>1. Assumed knowledge</h3>
<p>You have no idea that you don’t know what you’re looking for.</p>
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<p>You think you’re trying to find a London office, and you’re right. However, most of the time you have no idea whether what you need is a co-working space, a shared space, a serviced office or a standalone office. Even if you think you know what you want, you are still curious about the others, and you end up doing a broad search to find a London office.</p>
<p>The status quo asks the researcher to make a decision about what they want, before they’ve even had a chance to understand that they need to make a decision about what it is they really want.</p>
<p>Yes, that made my head hurt too.</p>
<p class="highlighted-text">We do not assume knowledge. We allow you to search using your most important criteria. Currently we offer a simple search by number of people in your company, compass locations within London and your budget. Our search evolves as we get more feedback.</p>
<p>Don’t want to experience the struggle in having to search to find a London office? Just ask us as and we will be more than happy to send you some recommendations and guide you through the process.</p>
<h3>2. Fragmentation</h3>
<p>Everything is all over the place.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone" style="width:400px;" src="https://i2.wp.com/www.nicoletschampel.com/i/projects/home-of-the-big-mess/2.jpg" alt="Home of the big mess" width="640" height="480" /></p>
<p>Each co-working operator, serviced office operator, serviced office agent and commercial agent in London has their own website and are vying for your clicks.</p>
<p>Some office agents have multiple websites with different branding to dupe you into thinking you are browsing a competitor. Even the office space aggregators are essentially lead generation tools for the serviced office agents and operators. If you’ve ever tried to find a London office online and looked on Gumtree on consecutive days you will notice that most of the listings are duplicates and are automatically being re-posted by the same agents everyday.</p>
<p>Ironically enough, the sites which attempt to aggregate the market actually lead to further fragmentation. It’s an all out melée for your clicks which creates a vicious cycle:</p>
<p>Because you can see that the market is so fragmented, they know that you will click on multiple links. Because you click on multiple links, they know they have to have more than one website. Because they have multiple websites, the market looks fragmented and you have to click on multiple links. Round and round we go.</p>
<p>Yes, that made me dizzy too.</p>
<p class="highlighted-text">We aim to consolidate the market for SMEs looking to find a London office. We understand that a lot of the time you are not quite sure what you want, so we aim to let you search across different office types to find a London office that&#8217;s suitable for you. No duplicates, no masquerading. We are adding new spaces everyday.</p>
<h3>3. Asymmetric information</h3>
<p>Office search is a world that exists completely offline but masquerades as being online.</p>
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<p>You just can’t find a London office online the same way you can find other things online through your typical e-commerce sites.</p>
<p>You simply can’t browse, compare and transact like you can with houses on Rightmove, holidays on Expedia, or shopping on Amazon. One of the main reasons these sites provide such a good experience is because, as a customer, you are given all of the information you need to make a purchasing decision (or a viewing decision, in the case of property).</p>
<p>Most of the listings for office space that you see online however are just lead-generation tools to capture your details and give you the hard sell. This doesn’t happen with other e-commerce, so why should it happen here?</p>
<p>Yes, it makes me weep too.</p>
<p class="highlighted-text">We aim to create perfect information. We aim to keep our prices and availability as real-time as possible. We give you the ability to ask questions directly to the person who owns the space, saving everyone time.</p>
<h2>What’s our mission?</h2>
<h3>We have one goal: to make it easy to find a London office.</h3>
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<p>Ultimately, we want to bring the office rental market into the 21st century &#8211; to create the experience you have when you’re shopping on Amazon, Expedia or AirBnB. To make it simple.</p>
<h2>How are we going to do this?</h2>
<p>Talking to hundreds of business owners has allowed us to build an acute sensitivity to what people actually need (as opposed to what they are currently getting) and has given us a willingness to cast off business-as-usual-practices and approaches.</p>
<p>We are working hard to strip away the entrenched complexity in this market. We have built strong relationships with those who have space to rent and are working alongside them to stand out in such a convoluted marketplace.</p>
<p><em>HubbleHQ is built from the ground up</em>, with no assumptions taken from the status quo. Our platform evolves every single week purely from customer feedback. We know that we&#8217;re not perfect yet, but we&#8217;re trying really hard. Please forgive us if you see a few glitches &#8211; we’re brand new!</p>
<h3>We love and crave your feedback, so please do <a href="mailto:tushar@spaciousapp.com">let us know your opinions</a></h3>
<p>Check out some of our success stories <a href="https://hubblehq.com/blog/when-peter-met-laura">here</a> and <a href="https://hubblehq.com/blog/spacious-success-stories-uniplaces-shacks-up-with-network-locum">here.</a></p>
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Why is it so bloody difficult to find a London office online?

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<p>There are so many different options out there to choose from, it’s very easy to get confused and waste a lot of time figuring out the right space for your company.</p>
<p>Below, we have outlined the most common ways startups &amp; small businesses work and given some detail about how to figure out what suits you. Almost all of our offices are available on a one-month rolling lease to allow maximum flexibility.</p>
<h2 id="hot-desking">Hot-desking</h2>
<p><img class="alignnone" src="https://spaciousapp.s3.amazonaws.com/cache/25/1c/251cc71c5d374e8d17fb4e508a587f5c.png" alt="trendy hot desking workspace panarama office" width="1600" height="400" /></p>
<p>Hot-desking is an easy, affordable and convenient way to find a place to work whilst you’re on the move. You are granted access to hot-desking spaces where you are can sit in any spaces that are free. Most hot-desking have plans with weekly or monthly limits so make sure to check this before you book!</p>
<h2 id="co-working">Co-working</h2>
<p><img class="alignnone" src="https://spaciousapp.s3.amazonaws.com/cache/92/77/92777d3b650be6407e76d930915f6683.png" alt="panorama of co-working office clubwork space in London Bridge" width="1600" height="400" /></p>
<p>Co-working allows you to enter a co-working space and work from any of the free desks or tables that day. You are free to stay as long as you want for as many days as you want. This membership is normally on a monthly basis. You don’t have a reserved or fixed desk.</p>
<p>You are limited to one co-working space with a single location membership, which is great for people who want to work from one location but still benefit from being in a buzzing environment and community. Multi-location passes give you the flexibility to work the same way from different locations around London (or the world) depending on the operator. Ideal for those who go to a lot of meetings, but would still like to avoid working from a coffee shop! If you&#8217;re not convinced, read about the <a href="https://hubblehq.com/blog/why-you-dont-get-work-done-starbucks">8 reasons why you don’t get any work done in Starbucks.</a></p>
<h2 id="fixed-desk">Fixed desk</h2>
<p><img class="alignnone" src="https://spaciousapp.imgix.net/uploads/spaces/779/1422025256626-unnamed-%283%29.jpg?w=1800&amp;h=600&amp;fit=crop&amp;bri=-10" alt="co-working fixed desk office space in London" width="1800" height="600" /></p>
<p>A fixed desk in a co-working space is exactly what it says on the tin. In a co-working space, you get a desk which is your and no-one else is allowed to work there. You normally also get in-desk storage included with a key and some other perks. This is great if you plan to work from the same co-working space everyday, or if you have a company of 3 to 4 people but don’t want to be in a secluded office!</p>
<h2 id="sublets-shared-offices">Sublets &amp; shared offices</h2>
<p><img class="alignnone" src="https://spaciousapp.s3.amazonaws.com/cache/b7/95/b7951b4d0d9b2e1a57fd33bdbd4621fe.png" alt="shared office space in London with ping pong table" width="1600" height="400" /></p>
<p>Startups, agencies, small and large companies have extra space in their offices which they are not using. They want to to rent out their spare space desks to freelancers and other small companies who are in need of space. The great thing about sublets is that if you are the company renting out your space you get to mitigate some of your costs, make some extra money and most importantly benefit from being near fresh ideas, diverse skillets and new companies which may be able to help you out. This cross-pollination of ideas and social interaction can be really powerful for the tenants using the space as well.</p>
<p>If you are interested in subletting part of your own office, <a href="https://hubblehq.com/blog/how-to-sublet-excess-office-space">contact us.</a></p>
<h2 id="dedicated-offices">Dedicated offices</h2>
<p>Dedicated offices come as serviced and non-serviced offices. Serviced means that all your utilities, broadband, access to facilities is included in the monthly rental. Non-serviced means that you have to organise all of this yourself!</p>
<p>The dedicated offices that we would recommend to startups are offices that can hold 5 &#8211; 10 people (normally quite flexible) on this and are actually part of co-working spaces. This means that your company can benefit from having its own office but also benefit from being in the co-working community. If your expansion plans are uncertain (as they are with most startups), then these give you great flexibility in increasing how much space you have and also using the co-worker desks as an “overflow” area which you can use in the interim!</p>
<p>At HubbleHQ we have all of these spaces ready to view and book <a href="https://hubblehq.com/office-space-london">on our platform.</a></p>
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