With the rapid growth of Coworking Spaces in Jakarta in recent years, coworking spaces and serviced offices are fast becoming the preferred office types for startups, entrepreneurs, new businesses, and even established companies. Coworking Spaces and Serviced Offices offer various amenities to support businesses and a variety of plans and services to cater to your business.

However, there are still many companies that hold certain misconceptions about coworking, hence making them reluctant about joining a coworking space. Here are some common misconceptions that many people still have about coworking spaces.

Misconception 1: Coworking Spaces are only for startups, small businesses and millennials!

Not true! According to Coworking Resources, an increasing number of large companies have started moving to Coworking Spaces to allow their employees to interact more and exchange ideas with innovative startups. Indeed, there are some coworking spaces that design their offices to target certain markets or business sectors, but that does not mean coworking spaces are only meant for startups.

Of you are thinking of moving your company to a coworking space, be sure to choose a coworking space or serviced office that is suitable for our business; if you are a more established business that deals with more serious clients, be sure to choose an office space that can reflect that. For instance, Avenue8 uses a combination of Scandinavian and Indonesian design to create a comfortable yet professional space that is suitable for both startups and traditional companies.

Misconception 2: Coworking Spaces are too crowded and noisy!

Not true! Coworking spaces usually provide designated areas for discussions and quiet working. Many coworking spaces also provide private phone booths for their members to take private calls or video calls. This ensures that each member can still maintain their privacy and work in a conducive environment despite sharing the workspace with other companies and cowork-ers.

Misconception 3: Working at a Coworking Space is the same as working from home!

 Not true! Many freelancers think that since they are working alone anyways, working at a coworking space is the same as working from home. However, freelancers or remote workers who work from home can be haunted by the effects of isolation and lack of interactions.  One the other hand, working at a coworking space can provide you with the social interaction and community that is needed by many freelancers. In addition to that, many coworking spaces in Jakarta also offer many useful workshops and seminars that can help improve your skills and widen your horizons.

Misconception 4: Coworking Spaces are expensive!

Not true! Renting at a coworking space can be more affordable than renting a shophouse or renting a traditional office. In a coworking space, you only pay for the exact space that you use and can be upgraded or downgraded based on your needs. Moreover, coworking spaces also offer All-in rates, which means that your rent already include a fully furnished office, electricity, internet, cleaning service, and more. Coworking Spaces also offer daily rates at the cost of only a few cups of coffee!

Misconception 5: Coworking gives my company a casual image – not prestigious at all!

Not true! Indeed, in the early days of coworking in Jakarta, many coworking space operators indeed chose to set up shop in older office builders, shophouses (ruko), or even houses. With the growth in demand for coworking spaces in Jakarta, many newer coworking spaces in Jakarta are occupying prestigious Class A building in Jakarta CBD. This makes it increasingly affordable for many companies to rent an office space in a prestigious office building located in the heart of Jakarta without spending a large amount of money up upfront. This will also help give the positive image the company needs.

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