Coworking
Working from home or from a shared space equipped for office work has been possible for years. Known as coworking, the latter brings people together in a shared workspace. The concept has also grown in Romania, particularly since the pandemic, with flexibility among its key advantages. Below, we explore the main reasons to choose coworking and who it can suit.
1. Why choose coworking: who it is for and how it works
The term coworking emerged in the United States in the early 2000s, spread through Europe and later reached Romania. What does it mean in practice? It is a workspace service for independent professionals, freelancers and companies with small teams. Its benefits became particularly apparent after the pandemic, when many businesses gave up office leases and let employees work from home. How does it work? Some spaces offer daily or hourly access. At Hublou, dedicated desk and private office memberships run for a minimum of 30 days. Compare the full membership cost with a conventional lease, including utilities and the services you need. Typical features include: • facilities usually found in office buildings; • meeting rooms that can be booked under each provider’s terms; • a stable, high-speed internet connection; • access to a kitchen or kitchenette; • layouts offering individual desks or rooms for small teams. This last point helps explain why coworking suits both freelancers and businesses looking for a workspace they can move into straight away.
2. Why choose a coworking space as a freelancer
As an independent professional, you may have struggled to find enough space or quiet to work. These are two benefits of having a dedicated workspace. Other reasons to consider coworking include: • at Hublou, dedicated desks are accessible Monday–Friday, 09:00–21:00, while private offices offer round-the-clock access; • a professional setting in which to meet clients; • no separate responsibility for maintaining the premises; • opportunities to meet people in your field or related professions; • convenient locations with public transport connections. These benefits can be just as relevant if you run a small company.
3. Reasons to choose coworking for your company
If you run a small business and lease your premises, coworking is worth considering as an alternative. Compare the full cost of membership with a conventional lease: the space itself, utilities, internet, cleaning and any services charged separately. Other advantages may include: • a fully equipped office environment for a small team; • access that suits your team’s schedule — dedicated desks at Hublou are available Monday–Friday, 09:00–21:00, and private offices have round-the-clock access; • a printer and scanner. Hublou’s 6-seat meeting room is booked separately, by members only, at RON 125/hour. Coworking spaces are increasingly common in larger cities and offer an alternative to conventional office rentals. Once closely associated with digital nomads, they now serve a wider range of professionals. If you want a practical workspace and a professional setting, compare the available options with your needs and total costs. Photo source: Freepik.com.