Edmonton’s vibrant business community allows many entrepreneurs the opportunity to have flexibility in their schedules and locations. However, for many small businesses in a growth period, working from home comes with significant challenges.
Edmonton coworking spaces have become increasingly popular as a result. Entrepreneurs seeking out comfortable and well-designed spaces where they can be more productive and creative, meet with clients in a professional setting, and network as they work.
NABI Commons is a brightly lit and comfortable coworking space in the heart of downtown St. Albert. Our entrepreneurs come from a variety of industries, from marketing and technology start-ups to handmade products, business services, and professional services.
In celebration of Small Business Week, we’re hosting a free coworking day for all Edmonton and area entrepreneurs for free on October 25th, 2019. We’ll be serving coffee and light refreshments to everyone who comes to visit. For more details, visit our Eventbrite page for the event. If you can’t make it to the event, you can stop in for a tour at any time. Just get in touch with our coordinators.
Before you visit, check out the top 5 benefits of coworking and learn how coworking can help you grow faster.
Network with Like-Minded Edmonton Entrepreneurs
Isolation is one of the top reasons entrepreneurs choose to work from NABI Commons. When you work from home (or even at coffee shops), you’re less likely to engage in conversation with others on a regular basis.
Think about how many hours a week you work without talking to someone else face-to-face. Humans crave social connection, and when we don’t get enough of it, loneliness and depression are more likely to set in. We may spend hours talking to clients, partners, and colleagues via email, text, phone, and messaging, but it doesn’t provide the same quality of interaction as in-person human connection.
Coworking spaces provide the opportunity to meet, network with, and collaborate with other business owners. For some entrepreneurs, these social bonds don’t just improve their productivity, focus, and overall wellbeing; they also contribute to growth in the business. However, there’s no pressure to interact when you work at NABI Commons. Even if you’re just there to say hi and work quietly alongside others, being in a room filled with like-minded people can help you feel less isolated.
Escape Distractions at Home or in Coffee Shops/Libraries
Although working from home, coffee shops, or libraries can “get the job done,” it’s much more difficult to concentrate when there are endless distractions. It’s much easier to procrastinate on a major project when you know you also have to feed the dog, start the laundry, and whip up a meal. In coffee shops and libraries, loud and disruptive conversations can cut into your mental focus, or you may feel restless or distracted.
Small business owners have a lot on their plates, and the flexibility in location and scheduling is often more a curse than a blessing. NABI Commons coworking entrepreneurs find that they’re better able to separate their tasks, focus on priorities, and balance their lives when they have a dedicated workspace. It’s an easygoing, quiet coworking environment that fosters collaboration and communication.
Create the Right Impression with Professional Meeting Space for Clients
NABI Commons’ general working space includes high and low-top tables and comfortable easy chairs where you can connect with clients. However, you’ll also get access to the coworking boardroom. This boardroom is specifically reserved for coworking community members, so it’s available for easy bookings when you have large or small client meetings. It offers a professional alternative to meeting in coffee shops, with ideal space to work, collaborate, and connect.
Cut Down on Business Expenses
Stay-at-home entrepreneurs typically choose to work from home because traditional offices add a significant overhead cost to their businesses. They want the professional work environment, but without cutting into revenues they could use to move the business forward.
If you’ve considered renting an office space before, but it was cost-prohibitive, coworking may provide the ultimate blend of benefits and affordability. People working from NABI Commons often choose this space until they can graduate into one of our affordable private offices.
Get All the Add-Ons You Need Included in the Price
Working in a coworking space like NABI Commons comes with plenty of extra perks. In addition to coworking space, meeting space, and networking opportunities, you also get access to services you don’t have to manage, including a high-speed internet connection, secure Wi-Fi, and whiteboards and large-screen TVs for in-depth brainstorming sessions.
Plus, if you’re worried about being locked into business hours, you don’t have to be! You get 24/7 access to NABI Commons when you sign up monthly. So, even if you’re rushing to get a project out at 8pm on a Friday night, your workspace is ready for you.
Why Choose a St. Albert Coworking Space?
If you’re looking for a coworking space in Edmonton, but you want access to free, plentiful parking, available meeting space, and additional services, events, and opportunities, NABI Commons may be the right space for your business. We’re located steps from downtown St. Albert, with plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. There are also scenic walking trails along the river valley, which offer a great opportunity for a break from work (especially if you’re restless).
If you’ve been working from one of the coworking spaces in Edmonton, we encourage you to come try out NABI Commons this month as we celebrate Small Business Week. As a not-for-profit incubator, NABI is dedicated to helping small businesses in Alberta succeed in as many ways as we can.
Tell the stay-at-home entrepreneur in your life about NABI Commons so they can experience more freedom and productivity, or learn more by connecting with us on Eventbrite, or by calling or emailing our staff.
