When you take the time to think about it, coworking is the latest and greatest thing to grace the business and entrepreneurial space in the last ten years. There has been a massive boom in the number of coworking spaces that have opened up worldwide, and for anyone who invested in coworking spaces it’s sure to have been a massive boon for them. There is almost a new venue opening up every day - with plenty more growth to come as the traditional method of working shifts and changes.

There has been an increased demand for coworking spaces from the people who want to choose how and when they are going to work. This means that solo workers, entrepreneurs and creatives are valuing the option of working in an ‘office’ type environment without the hassle of having to be paying for a full time space. They also have the benefit of community and people to bounce ideas off - which could be why people who are working in coworking spaces often report having a higher level of job satisfaction than those people who are working in a traditional office space.

So if you’re considering getting into a coworking space in a major city or if you’re thinking of moving to Ubud and starting a business there you need to follow some simple rules to ensure that you’re going to have success with your fellow coworkers. This is especially true if you want your coworking foray to serve as a networking opportunity as well. So let’s take a look at how you can exist in harmony and build a successful partnership with your fellow coworking tenants.

Learn from others

If you are considering taking on a long-term lease at a coworking space perhaps you should take advantage of the free trial offer that many of the coworking spaces put up. Go along and get some work done, and check out the way that people interact and work with each other. Consider what you’re going to enjoy the most in a coworking space and then keep an eye out for these things when you go along.

Have something to offer in return

It’s all very well and good to think that you want to maximise on your time in your coworking space, but you need to make sure that you have something to offer back to your fellow coworkers. They might be a designer and you’re looking for a new logo for a business you’re launching - so if you want to win some brownie points be sure to consider asking them for a quote and going ahead with it if it’s any good!

Think about the value of yourself

When you’re looking to move into a new coworking space and you know that it’s full of designers - and you’re a designer - you might want to reconsider. You want there to be a relative scarcity of the service that you have to offer so that your fellow coworkers are glad to have you around and don’t feel threatened by your potential competition. It’s a fact that many of the coworking spaces are generally full of designers so you need to be choosy!

Good luck finding the right kind of coworking space for your particular skill set and output. When you think about the value that you can bring to a workplace and what you can offer in return you should find it very simple to hit upon the right kind of place for you and your skills. Don’t settle for anything less than the best and work hard at improving your skills every day. Good luck!