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The Cost of Coworking Space vs Coffee Shop: Why Coworking Wins

Industry Knowledge, Opinion, Research17 February 20253KViews 0Likes 0Comments

If you’re debating whether to work from a coworking space or a coffee shop, you’re not alone. Both offer unique environments for remote workers, freelancers, and small business owners. But when it comes to cost, productivity, and value, coworking spaces have the edge. Let’s explore why choosing a coworking space might be the smarter choice. The…

London Flex Brand Index: A Snapshot of the City’s Thriving Flexible Workspace Market

Industry Knowledge, Research6 December 2024338Views 0Likes 0Comments

London's flexible workspace market has evolved into one of the most dynamic and competitive sectors in recent years. The city serves as a hub for business innovation and is the epicentre of flexible office solutions, attracting providers and clients from around the world. As the number of competitors in this space continues to grow, the…

The Best Places To Work Remotely

Industry Knowledge, Research21 August 20232KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The growing popularity of flexible working doesn’t just represent a change in the way we work – it’s also a direct reflection of a transformation in the way we live. As the adoption of fully-remote and hybrid working models continues, one of the main reasons to live in an expensive city centre shrinks in importance.…

Four coworking space business models to consider

Research21 September 20223KViews 2Likes 0Comments

Growth in the coworking and flexible workspace sector is showing no signs of slowing down. The Instant Group’s latest market review revealed that demand for flexspace was up 22% in 2022 compared to 2021, and new supply is coming into the market to meet the growing appetite. This influx of supply is partly made up…

Location Strategy In The Flexible Office Market

Research23 February 20213KViews 2Likes 0Comments

There are certain ‘rules’ of business that you just can’t innovate past. No matter how clever you are, you’re not going to create a successful business without having a revenue model or an understanding of who your target market is, for example. One of these rules, and one that’s particularly relevant to the flexible office sector,…

Creating An Office Space That Attracts Startups

Research10 December 20202KViews 2Likes 0Comments

In the UK alone, 672,890 companies were incorporated during the 2018/19 tax year – that’s more than one new company every minute. Even ignoring the portion of those companies that decide to work exclusively from home, that means there are hundreds of thousands of opportunities for office operators to attract new business, every year. But to attract…