Coworking Space Best Practices

If you’ve been considering making a move for you or your business to a coworking space, you’re not alone, but it’s key to be aware of coworking space best practices before you do. There are many reasons why businesses from startups to entire remote teams look to shared office spaces, including a professional business address or a convenient, central location for offsites and collaboration. At Venture X San Antonio–The Enclave, we have everything you need and more when it comes to your coworking and shared office needs. We offer a variety of memberships, from private offices for everyday use to shared desks for use as you need them, as well as conference and meeting rooms available on demand. We are located in the heart of San Antonio, easily accessible and with many features and benefits that we’re sure will make work-life balance achievable.

We’ve worked very hard to create interiors and thoughtful spaces inside our building that lend themselves to a professional atmosphere, which does double the work as shared space throughout the day for collaboration and networking. During our community and continuing education events, we’re proud to bring together our diverse group of clients to share ideas and learn from one another. 

No matter what membership you decide to choose, our flexible terms mean you can make that decision on a monthly basis – there are certain behaviors that anyone working in a coworking space of any kind needs to think about before they join. To get you into the mindset of a member at Venture X San Antonio–The Enclave, we thought we’d give you a view into just a few practices that coworking members should follow to make it a bit easier for everyone involved. 

Pick up after yourself. This one really is just common courtesy and even more so in common and shared spaces. While we do have daily cleaning service, it’s for everyone’s benefit to keep your desk/chair and dish areas tidy and utilize recycling to keep the space clean. And remember, even if you have a private office, when the door is open, that space will reflect on the other businesses in the location.

Be considerate in private conversation. Whether it’s a sensitive topic with a superior or direct report in your business, or you’re discussing something under NDA or even collaborating with new peers down the hall, remember that while everyone is focused on their own work, keeping your volume professional is important, but also remember that what you say does become a matter of public domain. If you know you’re going to need a dedicated space for these kinds of conversations, make sure you plan ahead.

Enjoy – and share – the amenities. Our common areas and cafe space are for the use of all of our members. Just as you enjoy the perks of knowing there will always be a clean coffee cup – and coffee! – try to remember to alert the front-desk staff if something needs to be refilled or restocked. 

(On that note:) Keep track of your things. If you bring a special tea mug, drinking glass, or your lucky pen to the office, keep track of it! With a private office or private desk option, you will have access to a locking file cabinet. If you’re sharing a desk or using common space, you can expect your items to be safe, but you will need to remember to pack them up when you’re done for the day.

We’re proud to have a diverse, talented, professional – and courteous – community gathered in our Venture X San Antonio–The Enclave location. Coworking and shared office spaces can bring out the best in people and their businesses, and these coworking best practices are just a few ways to achieve that. Remember: Strange bedfellows may just end up leading to some of your best disruption and innovation!

If you’re interested in learning more about coworking opportunities, please reach out to us today!