VIDA Coworking provides shared office space for rent with amenities that will improve your output.

a private office at VIDA Coworking in Portland, OR
A Private Office at VIDA Coworking

If you want to join the 89 percent of people experiencing higher levels of happiness due to working in a shared office space, it’s time to choose one of the many coworking spaces available. With more than 3,762 shared workspaces in the United States, it can be difficult to decide which is right for you, no matter where you are in the US or in the world, for that matter. One of the most important factors to consider is amenities — all those bonus features we know are incredibly important to our own Members. Essentially, you want a collaborative workspace to offer features that help ensure you have productive (and even fun!) workdays? 

Here are six amenities you should look for in a shared office for rent.

1. Dedicated Workspace

A dedicated workspace nearly guarantees you’ll remain focused with minimal distractions. Research the office spaces available at your local coworking sites. Options typically include private offices, dedicated desks in a shared space, or open/flex space, which provides the opportunity to work in a variety of environments. 

2. Access to Office Supplies

When working from home, it’s your job to purchase new Post-its and change the printer ink. At a shared office space, you shouldn’t have to. Find a coworking space that provides office supplies, including paper and pens, free printing, scanning and copying capabilities, high-speed WiFi, storage, a lending library and mailbox services.

3. Meeting Rooms & Studios

If you’re going to host clients or have meetings with fellow coworkers, you’ll need conference rooms and other collaborative spaces. Choose a coworking space with multiple meeting rooms of various sizes, outdoor patio spaces and even podcast studios to ensure all your work needs are met.

4. Snacks & Beverages

Everyone gets a little hungry around 3:30 p.m., right? It’s that munchies spot between lunch and dinner. Find a shared office space that offers complimentary beverage and snack service throughout the day. For example, at VIDA Coworking, we offer healthy snacks, coffee, tea, kombucha and filtered water.

5. Networking Events

Some shared offices provide networking events to ensure everyone has a chance to socialize, meet new people and find collaboration opportunities to grow their business. If you’re interested in meeting the people who work around you, find a space that offers in-person collaboration sessions, Slack channels or mixers. 

6. Professional Support Services

If you need additional support during the workday, identify the shared office spaces that offer business services, such as administrative support, concierge services, virtual office personal assistants, business consulting and media production. 

A Shared Office Space in Oregon 

VIDA Coworking is a shared office space in Oregon that features many of the productivity features mentioned above. If you’re interested in our Portland, Oregon, coworking space, become a member or schedule a tour today!