Working at Cafe vs Coworking Space - Which One is Right for You

Coffee Shop

Pros: Convenience and Flexibility

One of the biggest advantage of being a digital nomad is having the flexibility to explore different coffee shops everyday. Having a constantly changing work environment means that there is never a dull moment and you will constantly feel inspired!

Cons: Safety

Have you ever worked at a coffee shop and hold off using the restroom for hours because you do not want to leave you laptop and valuables behind? When you are working at a coworking space, this will not be a problem at all! Everyone in the coworking space pretty much knows each other and the offices are secured with CCTV surveillance. You will be able to work with a peace of mind!

Coworking Space

Coworking Space at Avenue8 Offices (Source: Avenue8 Offices)

Pros: More Professional Image

Committing to a coworking space membership or private office lease shows clients that you are serious about being in the business long term. Having a well-established business address improves your credibility in the eyes of clients and customers, and help reassure clients that you will not run away once they award you with a contract! Thus, having a prestigious business address can help you clinch bigger deals thus growing your business.

Pros: Free Flow Gourmet Coffee & Fully Stocked Pantry

Coworking Space plans are actually more affordable than you think! A coworking space daily pass in Jakarta typically only cost as much as a few cups of coffee. Plus, you will get free flow gourmet coffee (macchiato, espresso, cappuccino, latte, you name it!), tea, mineral water, and snacks! A daily pass will also give you unlimited access for the day, unlike in café where you might have to purchase a beverage from time to time within the day to secure your spot. Here at Avenue8, our coworking daily pass only cost Rp 150,000/day and our monthly pass only cost Rp 60,000/day!

Cons: Less Flexible

Admittedly, you will have less flexibility to “coffee shop hop” once you have committed to a coworking space membership. Neither will it be as convenient to order food or snacks whenever the hunger pangs strike. Here at Avenue8, we try to make this up by introducing some of the convenience of coffee shops to our coworking space. For example, as part of concierge service, our team would be able to help you grab lunch from a nearby restaurant, etc.

If you still like the digital nomad life but wants to enjoy some of the advantages, then consider Virtual Office!

If you still like the flexibility of being a digital, then get a virtual office to help you hold down your fort! A virtual office plan will give you access to a prestigious business address, back office support (mail & phone handling), dedicated phone number, meeting room and workspace access, and more!

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