Coworking has been a growing trend to the way small and large businesses work. However, the landscape is largely male-dominated and that is a bit disheartening. Female business owners and entrepreneurs seem to be passing over this trend, which could represent a major opportunity to save money on office space, network, and build their businesses.

Coworking delivers what a conventional office space, home office or a coffee shop simply can’t:

– A flexible workspace with a variety of seating and desk options
– Access to the fastest internet available
– Use of high-tech office equipment such as printers, scanners, copiers, and audio-visual equipment
– A dedicated, professional business address
– A front-office team at your disposal
– Fresh hot and cold beverages all day long
– Regular networking events
– The opportunity to work near other entrepreneurs
– Access to meeting and conference rooms on-demand

Beyond these features, there are many other reasons coworking is for women too:

1. You will be happier

Most businesses owned by women are sole proprietorships. That means if you are among this group, you are working alone much of the time. One 2015 report found that 30 percent of sole proprietors were plagued by depression. With more human interaction, you will experience greater stimulation and avoid this common pitfall.

2. You will be more productive

Studies show that working with other people boosts productivity. In fact, 74 percent of coworkers tend to be more productive than non-coworkers, 86 percent have a bigger business network, 60 percent collaborate more on projects, and 30 percent report a gain in income.

3. You will have a place to belong

While many freelancers and business owners find space to work wherever they can, there will come a time when you need to portray a more professional image. Nothing says you mean business more than a physical business address and a coworking space can give you that, too. Getting out of your personal space has other advantages, too – no distractions from your personal life, and nobody to have to negotiate with if you need to have a meeting or you just don’t want to be disturbed.

4. You will have access to valuable input from like-minded others

Male or female, entrepreneurs have a few things in common: they are driven, they are visionary, and they are focused on doing things better. Most women start their own businesses to get away from corporate politics and drudgery but end up missing valuable input from colleagues. Coworking is a way to access that input without compromising the way you work. In fact, many coworking aficionados report that a great deal of their new business comes from people they meet while coworking.

Other potential benefits include finding mentorship, meeting people in complementary businesses who can help you with yours (such as graphic designers, web developers, consultants, and so on), and lastly, you will always have somebody to try out your pitch on – somebody that isn’t your spouse or your pets.

Lakeside Executive Suites offers coworking for women in Weston, Florida. While we are not a women-only coworking facility, our location will satisfy on many levels. Convenient, secure, comfortable, and affordable, this is the way business in Weston gets done. Call today to learn more or drop by for a tour.