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Nice info. I have been researching some of the best co-working offices in Lagos. Can you come up with some options?

Sorry for the late reply, do you want us to help get you a working space?

A young web and mobile application development company. Rented an office space, and found out that they needed less space that they rented and are willing to share part of their space.
So if you are a designer or developer or a startup of two looking for a private place to work from, contact us
Available amenities are: Electricity and office assistant for the guest company
Kindly get in touch if interested.
We can be reached on 08101309222 (Call and Whatsapp) or enquiry@sparedesk.com.ng.

Thanks.

A young web and mobile application development company. Rented an office space, and found out that they needed less space that they rented and are willing to share part of their space.
So if you are a designer or developer or a startup of two looking for a private place to work from, contact us
Available amenities are: Electricity and office assistant for the guest company
Kindly get in touch if interested.
We can be reached on 08101309222 (Call and Whatsapp) or enquiry@sparedesk.com.ng.

Thanks.

The way we work has been in transition since Web 2.0 got its start. Independent and entrepreneurial ventures are more common, and even more traditional businesses like design and CPA firms are realizing the need for flexibility in commercial real estate.
In turn, the market is delivering on that need. More and more flexible workplace services — from coworking to office sharing in all shapes and forms — are cropping up.
The commercial real estate scene and our expectations of it are shifting, that much is clear.
What’s not so clear is just what options are available to those of us who want a flexible alternative to a traditional lease or sublease.
Many companies that aren’t ready to sign a traditional lease for whatever reason, are often advised by brokers or business mentors to protect their businesses by choosing flexibility over commitment in the form of office sharing or coworking.
The terms, “coworking” and “office sharing” are used interchangeably, but this practice hides the fact that these are distinctly different approaches to the workplace, each with its own features to offer.
So, how do you choose?
While both are great for allowing you to try out different solutions without making costly commitments, it’s best to educate yourself on your options to avoid wasting time.
So, let’s dive into your two most common flexible office space options — office sharing and coworking — and identify the key differences.
Definition
The first step in understanding anything is to define it.
→ We characterize a coworking space as:
A coworking space is an office that exists for the purpose of housing independent workers or workers from different companies in need of flexible office space.
The key points here are a.) The goal of the coworking space itself is to profit on the workers using the space and b.) the workers within the space are working independently of one another.
In a coworking environment it is possible that every person in the space may be working independently from anyone else and may have completely different priorities and timelines. In fact it is quite possible to see new people each day in a coworking space.
→ Shared office space, although similar in concept to a coworking space, is defined differently as:
A space that is leased to a specific business (a host company), that in turn makes extra space available to others (guest companies) who are in need of flexible, yet professional office space.
The key point to note in this definition is that while the space is owned/leased by one company, as with coworking, that company does not exist for the purpose on making money through office sharing. Rather, growing companies often select properties with more than enough space with an eye toward future growth and then become host companies. Hosts are typically established in the space, it has a stable atmosphere and continuity, and there is space available for others at a very affordable rate. It provides flexibility for both the host, which can offset leasing costs with office sharing profits, and the “guests”, who can secure the space they want without committing for the long term.
The terms
This ability to avoid a long-term lease is a benefit of both coworking and office sharing. Even if you’re willing to sign a lease, it’s often nearly impossible to find a small space at affordable rates. A coworking or office sharing approach can be an ideal solution for young companies that need to conserve capital for hiring the best talent. It gives time for growth and development.
There are differences in how these deals are structured.
→ In a coworking situation, tenants can often have the option of leasing space hourly. Some coworking spaces include seminar rooms that can be used for one-time events, as well as workstations that people use on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. There is tremendous variation as the nearly 2000 coworking sites worldwide strive to meet their clients’ needs.
→ Generally speaking, you can expect more structured terms in an office sharing arrangement. This type of space is geared toward allowing you to develop your company culture and grow the business, all without locking you into a long-term lease. Office sharing offers a range of options in terms of space – if your company needs private offices, those are available. You can choose the neighborhood and the office culture that suits you. The office sharing arrangement has benefits for both businesses, including a more consistent work environment.
The work environment
→ The key difference in work environment between coworking and office sharing is level of customization. In a coworking space, it’s typically up to you or your businesses to fit into the culture and dynamic already established by the coworking organization. If you find a space that has a vibe that works for your business, then you’re in luck. But if you find a space that needs tweaking, you’ll likely be disappointed.
→ With office sharing, on the other hand, you’ll be able to customize your workspace as much as your host company will allow. And in many scenarios, your host will WANT you to be as comfortable as possible in the space, and therefor will let you make the space your own. Often guest companies display their logo on the entryway or even bring in their own art and office furniture.
The main manifestation of this difference is in how well your company is able to cultivate culture in the space. At a certain point, you really need to establish your own work dynamic. When you reach this point, office sharing will likely be your best bet.

Here at Sparedesk(http://www.sparedesk.com.ng) we help companies find the perfect office space for their business, whether you are looking for a shared office space, private office space, co-working, shop, warehouse or virtual office, we are more than willing to help you out. Bye for now until I come your way next time.
These post originally appeared on my blog at https://medium.com/@uchdollar

As a startup founder, one paramount challenge that you cannot avoid is office space problems, especially at an early stage and especially if you are bootstrapping (who doesn’t? Except you are Rocket Internet). How can you scale through? What is the most cost effective way to gain traction? Can I work effectively without an office space? These and other questions will keep on repeating in your mind.

I’ve been there, done that and I know how painful it is to go through all that and alone. So without much ado, let me go through the various options available to you as a startup founder, in terms of securing office space, I’ve left out private office space which is very obvious to everyone

(1) Co-Working Spaces: If you are in a mega commercial hub city like Lagos, you would find quite some number of co-working spaces. I know that most of us knows what co-working spaces are, but let me explain the term to the minority that are not conversant with the model — Co-working spaces are office spaces that are operated by an organization usually for profit and in this model, office space users subscribes to a flexible arrangement of office spaces say monthly, quarterly annually etc., and during those times, you have access to a couple of amenities like desks, kitchen, gym, resting lounge etc. depending on the subscription level you actually payed for. Sounds cool right? An average monthly subscription goes from N30,000 to N40,000 depending on the location and amenities of the co-working space. So if you are a freelancer, work-at-home professional, contractor, or an early stage entrepreneur, you can make use of this service. Example of co-working spaces in Lagos are iDEA hub, Venia hub, CCHub, Capital Square, Cranium one, etc.

(2) Shared Office Spaces: The sharing economy has come to stay and will continue to expand. If you are keen on using shared office spaces, you can head to the street and scout for businesses that compliment what you do but not exactly what you do (obviously to avoid competition). Meet with the management of the businesses and liaise with them and see what is doable. You will need to reach agreement on the rent terms (cost and duration) and terms and condition of your stay. Good luck on that!

(3) Virtual Offices: If you are running a services business, you might want to consider using a virtual office. Wikipedia has this to say about a virtual office “ A virtual office provides communication and address services without providing dedicated office space. It differs from “office business centers” or “executive suites”, which do provide office space.” Basically, what this means is that here there is no physical office how you use this service is that you kinda sign up with the virtual office space provider, and when a customer for example wants to reach out to you, like say pass a message across to you, the customer uses the address you were assigned to by your virtual office provider. Then your virtual office provider processes the message and then sends it across to you.

(4) Work from Home: This is a no brainer. If you can’t find flexible and affordable office space, then fire down from your home and wait till you have enough funds to get that office space you have always dreamt of.

There you have it, various ways to get office space. Here at Sparedesk(http://www.sparedesk.com.ng) we help companies find the perfect office space for their business, whether you are looking for a shared office space, private office space, co-working, shop, warehouse or virtual office, we are more than willing to help you out. Bye for now until I come your way next time.

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Hi dear,
I am Uche Iwehee from the SpareDesk Team.
SpareDesk available at http://www.sparedesk.com.ng is an office sharing platform which connects companies with extra office spaces to other companies that are in need of spaces thereby reducing rent cost for the guest company and generating revenue for the host company.

Without wasting much of your time, there is a recent shared office space that's available. An educational services company based in Herbert Macaulay road, Yaba that offer University preparatory classes for entrance exams like WAEC, NECO, JAMB TOEFL etc rented office spaces and found out that they needed less space than they payed for and now they are willing to share the space with other companies. So if your business is in need of space for up to maximum 3 people or if you can can afford to pay for a full room (about 25 SQM) contact us at 08101309222 or enquiry@sparedesk.com.ng. If this is not for you, then tell someone who may need it. Stay blessed.
Thanks for your time.