5 Reasons to Upgrade From the Coffeeshop to Coworking

People working in a coffeeshop.

Working in the corner of a coffeeshop is a mainstay for the early entrepreneur. It’s a great way to get out of the house and get work done. But eventually you need to upgrade your office. Here’s how to know it’s time to say goodbye to the coffeeshop.

5 Reasons to Upgrade From Working in a Coffeeshop

Here are five ways you know it’s time to upgrade your workspace:

  1. More space: Grabbing the small table in the corner and spreading out is fine. But when you find yourself snagging the bigger tables to accommodate your laptop, notebook, file folders and more—you need to upgrade to a bigger space. If you’ve ever contemplated bringing your own whiteboard, then you have a real problem.

  2. Meeting isn’t working: Coffeeshops are great for meeting and connecting with people. At least for casual meetings. If you’re doing serious business or talking sensitive topics, the coffeeshop offers the opposite of privacy. How many people around you are eavesdropping? Time to invest in privacy.

  3. Too many snacks: Working in a coffeeshop requires the common courtesy of buying food so you can claim that table. But when those daily coffees and pastries are adding to your waistline, it’s time to go.

  4. Wearing out your welcome: It’s always fun to go where everybody knows your name. The barista knows your order? Cool. But when you catch the owner giving you dirty looks when they’re busy and you’ve been there all morning, that’s a subtle hint to move along.

  5. That’s my spot: When you know the pros and cons of every seat in the coffeeshop and get territorial over your favorite table, it’s time to upgrade your office.

Wait, What’s Next? Coworking

So where do you go to work next? Before you scoff and think leasing office space is so far out of reach, there’s another option. 

Coworking is an ideal stepping stone between working at the coffeeshop and leasing a full blown office. There’s more flexibility, it’s less permanent, and is easier on the budget. Come take a tour at Evolve and see if it’s the right place for your work.

David Lundy