SBDE Co-Working Space

This page is a part of the McNair Center's Guide to Small Business in Houston section on Houston's Small Business Resources.

Finding affordable spaces to work can be hard. Resources are luckily available to help you take advantage of Houston co-working spaces.

What Is It?

Coworking spaces are shared working environments that are often used by small business owners and new entrepreneurs.

Why Is It Important to My Business?

There are a several benefits to working in a space away from home. Many business owners complain of stagnation and restlessness because of the static environment of working and living in the same space. On the other hand, others struggle with maintaining a healthy work-life balance because the office is always in the home space. Coworking spaces offer a more professional environment and create a separate sphere between work and home. Additionally, if you hire a few employees a coworking space will give you a common, central place to meet and work. Coworking spaces are shared working environments that are often used by small business owners and new entrepreneurs. There are a several benefits to working in a space away from home. Many business owners complain of stagnation and restlessness because of the static environment of working and living in the same space. On the other hand, others struggle with maintaining a healthy work-life balance because the office is always in the home space. Coworking spaces offer a more professional environment and create a separate sphere between work and home. Additionally, if you hire a few employees a coworking space will give you a common, central place to meet and work. Financially, coworking spaces make sense for a new business. Most offer monthly rates, and some even offer desk space by the day! There is no long-term, standing contractual obligation which makes it easy for you to leave if you find you need to scale up or down in turns of space. Socially, coworking spaces are also great opportunities to meet other self-employed professionals, bounce ideas off of them, and become inspired by their work. Houston offers several different coworking options to choose from so take a look.

Co-Working Space Resources

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Houston MBDA Business Center	http://www.mbda.gov/businesscenters/houston	$
The Intercontinental Chamber of Commerce	http://www.houstonicc.org/	$$$