I've heard the figure that every four hours, a new coworking space is created. Personally, I've got a permanent desk in a coworking space, which allows me to put down a decent monitor, some personal stuff, a USB hub with a decent keyboard and mouse, et cetera. If you're also looking for a nice (semi-)permanent desk somewhere, here's a list of questions to get a feel of the place:
- Who is the day-to-day floormanager?
- Who has access to this room?
- Are desks and chairs supplied, or should I bring my own?
- Do I get an ethernet cable? This is very important because WiFi can be iffy.
- Is there a lock on the door? What quality is the lock and the door itself? Can I get additional keys? Can I change the lock if necessary?
- What's the speed of the internet at work times? If they don't know, ask whether you can place high-quality Skype and Facetime calls.
- What's the level of sound during the day? Are there people here whose main job it is to call around?
- What kind of businesses are next to this room? Above and below it?
- Can I enter the building 24/7 or are there limits?
- Is cleaning included? How often is this done? What's the cost?
- What's the cost of parking a car? Are their spots to charge an electric car?
- Any additional costs for internet, heating, et cetera?
Be sure to write down these answers. I've had the unfortunate situation where an office manager would give me a room next to a studio, and forgot to mention this. Luckily a desk was available in another coworking room.