The Idea of working from a coffee house or a restaurant understandably sounds exciting! It catalyzes creativity, breaks monotony and gives you the benefit of anonymity!
Whoa! That even rhymed!
But think again. Is it ideal for you?
It may seem like a good idea to keep switching between different coffee shops everyday when your business is young and needs profit and funding. But, it comes with challenges. Let us discuss what they can be:
In the initial days of a business, it is natural for any entrepreneur to think that the bare essentials of a business are a laptop and a table. But that’s far from reality! For consummate efficiency, you need a host of things from time to time, such as:
Include the elements mentioned above to your working space and get amazed by how much of a difference it makes to your work. Not having to carry around a heavy bag full of basic office essentials is something we all ‘digital nomads’ want.
Most educated people already acknowledge the perils of a sedentary lifestyle. Combine that with an environment full of hard-to-resist flashes of crunchy croissants and variegated aromatic fragrances. You can tell, this is a sure-shot kick to frequent munching. The impending trouble from bad habits doesn’t show up immediately but over time, wreaks havoc on your health. You want to avoid that!
Yours may be a startup that comprises a team of more than five people. On a good day, you may find a table that matches your needs. Whereas, on busy days, you will have to be lucky to get a table for 2!
Then, you go ahead with visiting another cafe, wasting your potentially productive time. Imagine the number of hours you can end up wasting because of this, if it is frequent!
While in a traditional office or a coworking space, you can work with teams whenever you encounter some trouble or just need a quicker way to expedite a task. But in an environment of plum anonymity, chances of that happening crumble.
You want your business to grow rapidly! And the best time to do that is in its infancy. It is now that you have the most energy, motivation and maybe, investment potential. Collaborating opportunities can hence, be a game-changer for you. They shouldn’t be considered mere ‘benefits’, for they’re actually ‘essential’ for your business’s growth.
Although many psychologists claim that moderate noises at the cafe freshen up your mind and stimulate creativity, it may not suit everyone. Creativity for a blog-writer may benefit from external stimuli. But the same doesn’t apply to an investment banker looking for extreme bouts of concentration-laden productivity. You’d rather work in a quiet office than toil in a busy cafe with frequent distractions.
The trend of working in cafes has seen a steady rise past one decade. But an even better alternative has become popular too – Coworking. Just rent a coworking space for a reasonable price and go about your work. It provides all that your home/traditional office/cafe lacks. As an added dividend, it gives you an opportunity to quickly and exponentially maximize your growth potential through contacts and referrals. Regardless, critically evaluate your options and do what works best for you!