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NOMA Workspaces – Our Workplace of the Week
Highlighting the office options at NOMA Workspaces in Washington, D.C., this is an installment of our Workplace of the Week campaign.
With a variety of meeting rooms, board rooms, event and office space, NOMA Workspaces is among the best options in Washington, D.C. Whether you’re starting your own business, or already on your way with your small team in DC, you’ll find the right space to work at NOMA Workspaces. The modern, professional work environment makes it ideal for the dynamic lifestyles of modern entrepreneurs and flexible workers.
Whether you need space temporarily or long term, you’ll find options at NOMA. Book a training room for up to 30 people or a day office for a small team. They’re both available for the hour or day. Stay a while with a dedicated desk or private space for your growing team.
Meeting Rooms at NOMA Workspaces
No matter you’re meeting or training needs you ought to check out the offerings at NOMA. Whether you need space for a training session or a large meeting, this Training Room for 30 could be a fit. It’s a premier choice not only because it’s a great space, but also because you’re guaranteed the amazing NOMA Workspaces staff and service.
Office Options at NOMA
When you’re ready for a more permanent space, see if NOMA has the right work environment for you. If you’re a freelancer or starting your own business a dedicated desk is a professional, affordable option.
For growing businesses that need a small private office, this one’s a top choice:
All spaces at NOMA come with world-class amenities, including the option of flat screen TVs for presentations, coffee and water, an elegant, creative co-working lounge. And most importantly they have fast, free Wi-Fi! An impressive, productive and creative work environment, it’s no wonder that NOMA Workspaces is our workplace of the week!
There are many factors that help you decide what is important when choosing an office space. Today, office spaces are becoming more innovative and less traditional. Open desks plans are cost-effective solutions and are replacing spacious offices. While coworking seems to be the modern day option, what matters most to you when searching for an office?
Here are a few topics to consider when searching for an office:
Location, Location, Location- Location is one of the most important factors when choosing your workspace. Convenience of your office location is key!
* Is the location of the office convenient and near public transportation? Is parking available? Are there restaurants nearby?
* Will my clients be able to find it easily?
* Is it close to my client site?
* What other businesses operate in this area?
Cost- What can you afford in relation to what the market dictates? Some other questions to consider are:
*Are there any hidden costs or amenities to help make the best decision?
*Is there any flexibility on the cost of the office if I sign for a longer term?
*Is there a deposit?
Size and How You Work Best- While the size of the office often drives the cost, you want to consider how you and your team will work best.
*Am I looking for an impressive executive corner office to
wow my clients or does
just a desk, chair, and internet cut it?
just a desk, chair, and internet cut it?
*Do I want my entire team working together in one open space or do we work best in separate spaces?
*Is there flexibility to grow or downsize?
Style-First impressions are vital. The style of the office is the first impression your guests will receive when visiting your office. You may want to ask yourself:
*Does the style of the office fit with my brand?
*Do I want an office that is modern or more traditional?
Connecting with a Community- Entrepreneurs are always looking for new ways to grow their business. Shared office spaces usually have a diverse group of clientele; from startups to fortune 500 companies. Your neighbor down in the hall might just be in need of your accounting expertise for his/her new business. Consider asking:
*What other companies work within my space or building?
*Do I have the opportunity to connect with other businesses that can benefit from my services?
*Are there opportunities to network with my neighbors?
Access to different workspaces- Maybe the square footage of your office space isn't what is important to you, but having access to a common area, coworking space, or meeting rooms is. You may be fine with sharing an office to cut costs, but you would like the ability to make a phone call in a private space.
*Is there a place I can meet privately to conduct meetings/interviews?
*Is there a community space where I can collaborate with my colleagues on a project and/or conduct trainings?
What is most important to you when looking for an office?
Co-Working spaces have numerous perks for businesses. Most people think that co-working spaces are strictly for startup companies, but that is not the case. Co-working spaces can benefit any type of business at any stage of the businesses growth. These types of spaces have many benefits associated with them. The perks received from co-working space aren’t available for such low costs in a regular leased office space.
Take a look at some of the best perks associated with co-working spaces:
Access to Shared Resources
Resources such as printers, copiers, fax machines, furniture for the office, and internet connection cost a lot of money. While working in a co-working space every company has access to shared resources that cut down the costs of individually buying these pricey yet necessary office items. Not only initially purchasing these items but the costs of maintenance, repairs, and IT costs are no longer something to worry about in a co-working space.
Collaborative Benefits
The coolest part about working in a co-working space is the many different types of companies and people you come across. Just in one space there could be lawyers, IT companies, consultants, software engineers, government contractors, foundations, and many more types of businesses. This opens up opportunity to possibly collaborate on projects or new business ventures. Co-working spaces are like communities with unlimited benefits and opportunities to grow your business.
Meeting Rooms
Co-working spaces offer conference rooms that are available whenever you need them. If your business has a new client coming in or needs to conduct an interview, co-working spaces have these resources available. With co-working spaces you don’t have to run to the nearest Starbucks or squeeze into a small office in order to meet a potential client or host a meeting.
Virtual Receptionist
A huge benefit of a co-working space is the opportunity to have a virtual receptionist. These receptionists will answer your phone calls and make sure you get the information you need before taking the phone call. Co-working space receptionists are trained to handle calls for many different types of businesses, can take messages for you while you are in a meeting, and make sure that the information you need is given to you quickly and accurately. This way you do not have to hire your own receptionist, saving you and your business a lot of money.
It is very clear there are many perks of co-working space, no matter what your reason is for considering this type of work space. We often overlook the simple things like costs of maintaining an office, office resources, and how much easier co-working space is for everyone. There are many things you no longer need to worry about with co-working spaces that you would with your own office. With the availability of private offices you still get your private time to get work done and at the same time you get the benefits of not having to worry about utilities, maintenance, and other costs associated with your own space. There are designated meeting rooms readily available and an opportunity to expand your company with many other businesses and resources around you.