Many of us are at the point of either heading back to the office or we have decided to work from home for the near future. Working from home has its perks but for some of us staring at the same walls every day can be boring.
For some of you reading this you may also have started your own business and your looking for office space in Ottawa that doesn’t break the bank.
Whatever situation you are in, here are some of the best coworking spaces in Ottawa.
Spaces Laurier in Ottawa
Located at 135 Laurier Avenue West K1P5J2, Spaces Laurier is an excellent choice for a coworking space. It’s affordable, has great access and looks professional if you want or need to meet clients here.
Spaces Laurier has underground parking and has plans from CAD$290 a month. It has 24/7 access and can be accessed via public transport easily. If a coworking space in the heart of Ottawa is something you are looking for this is a good choice. You can find out more on their website.
Collab Space Ottawa
Another coworking space in Ottawa, with 24/7 access and no leasing agreement to sign is Collab Space. Collab space is suited for small businesses, consultants and freelancers alike. Office rental starts at CAD$299 and leaves you open to great networking opportunities. Companies such as Lyft have office space here so you know it’s a quality place to work from.
Collab space has many benefits including large offices, very fast Wi-fi and even an onsite restaurant. Collab space has offices in Kanata and Nepean so there are a few options to choose from in Ottawa.
You can visit Collab Space at 70 Bongard Ave, Ottawa, ON K2E 7Z9.
MBO Coworking Ottawa
Out of all the coworking spaces in Ottawa, we feel MBO coworking is one of the most flexible and can help you find office space regardless of where you are in your business journey. The pricing structure is brilliant for new businesses as you can rent daily passes or you can get a hotdesk for CAD$100 a month.
With various options available the MBO coworking space is very popular with new and established businesses. You can visit the MBO website or visit it in person at:
- 78 George St
- Ottawa
- ON
- K1N 0A8
Coworkly office space in Ottawa
With two office spaces in Ottawa Coworkly is another great choice for startups and staff who have had enough of working from home. Coworkly has offices in Vanier and Westboro and office prices start from CAD$150 for a few days per month.
If you want unlimited access to either space you can expect to pay around $375 a month.
You can learn more about the Coworkly space on their website.
Is a coworking space right for you?
Since the pandemic struck in what feels like a lifetime ago, many of us had to work from home. Some companies have now gone full remote and if you are finding it hard working from home because let’s face it, there are many distractions, co-working spaces could be for you.
Coworking spaces are perfect for workers who like the office environment but also like having their own space so they can separate the work-life balance.
Coworking spaces can also improve your productivity. Working from home has its benefits but if you have a family or share accommodation then there are many distractions that can slow down your productivity levels. Coworking spaces on the other hand eliminate these distractions.
As a small business owner, you may not have the chance to network either. Coworking spaces are excellent to network with other businesses in Ottawa. People like dealing with people they know so dealing with someone local could open your business up to a whole new world of networking opportunities.
If you don’t want to network but don’t like the loneliness of working from home on your own then a coworking space can help. Being in a busy environment can also cause you to concentrate on your work too, whereas being at home the silence on times can be a distraction in itself.
Whether you are a new business or an established one, coworking spaces are cheap too and you don’t have to pay any business rates on top of them either, and as your business grows you can hire more desks if needed. Coworking spaces are excellent for companies that grow rapidly.
With the flexibility of the coworking spaces mentioned above, you can still work from home too, but a day out here and there can break up the monotony of staying in the same room constantly. Some people find sitting in the same room very difficult, especially if it’s a room that gets used often when you aren’t working.
Final thoughts
Working from home is difficult, using a coworking space even if it’s for a few days a month can help. You can network, be productive and have a dedicated space for a relatively low price. If you are thinking of coworking in Ottawa, you can’t go wrong with the selections above. Each of them has its benefits and disadvantages so try them all out for a day before investing in longer office rental.
As an IT company in Ottawa, we would advise you to be careful when hiring a coworking space as joining any network that isn’t yours does open you up to vulnerabilities. When working from a coworking space you should be extra vigilant with unsecured networks. You should back up your data regularly and encrypt it too.
We also recommend that you don’t open any emails from people you don’t know as there could be viruses or malware inside. Most coworking spaces will have secured networks so your data should be safe, but just be vigilant.
