When you’re looking for a coworking space, the essentials come first: a decent desk, fast Wi-Fi, somewhere to take a client call, and ideally, good coffee.
But the right coworking space can do much more than give you somewhere to open your laptop. It can become part of your business growth strategy, opening the door to new connections, new skills and expert support.
That’s why at Freedom Works, we partner with Barclays Eagle Labs and have our own in-house Business Support team.
So, how much difference can the right flexible workspace make to your business? Let’s take a look.
When working from home starts to hold your business back
Working from home removed a lot of friction from the working day. No commute, fewer office politics and more control over how and where you work. But it also took away something harder to measure: serendipity.
It’s the idea that comes from chatting to someone while making a coffee. The fresh perspective you get when you casually mention a problem you’ve been stuck on. The conversation you weren’t planning to have with someone from a completely different industry that suddenly sends your thinking in a new direction.
Those exchanges don’t need an agenda or a calendar invite. They happen simply because other people are around. And they can be a powerful source of creativity and stimulation when you’re building a business.
Homeworking gives you freedom and flexibility. Coworking gives you both while bringing back the spontaneous conversations and fresh ideas that can speed up your business growth.
Turn your coworking community into your business network
Networking can be daunting. Walking into a room full of strangers isn’t everyone’s idea of fun, and attending networking events regularly can quickly become expensive. In a coworking space, those connections happen much more naturally, often over a coffee or a quick chat in the kitchen.
At Freedom Works, our community brings together freelancers, consultants, small business owners and growing teams from a huge variety of industries. The person in the office next door could be your next client, collaborator or supplier, or know exactly who you need. Looking for marketing support? You might find it within our own community.
There’s another benefit too: being surrounded by people building successful businesses creates an energy and momentum that’s hard to replicate when working alone at home.
Want to see the kind of businesses already growing in our spaces? Take a look at our Member Stories.
Business events on your doorstep
Finding time for networking and professional development isn’t easy when you’re running a business. That’s why Freedom Works keeps community events simple: a shared breakfast to start the day, an informal lunch or a quick get-together with other members. No conference fees, no travelling across town and no need to block out an entire day. When it’s happening right where you work, you’re much more likely to actually show up.
There’s plenty of opportunity to learn too. Our Business Support team has set up several free programmes, including Build & Thrive and Business Essentials, with practical workshops covering the challenges small businesses face every day. Sessions are designed to fit around your working week, often lasting no more than half a day, and many take place within our coworking spaces, including Business Essentials at Freedom Works Hastings.
The result? You can meet people, learn something useful and be back at your desk while the ideas are still fresh.
Access expert support right from your coworking space
Perhaps you’re a sole trader thinking about making your first hire. Maybe you’re exploring funding, trying to scale or simply facing one of those what now? moments that come with growing a business.
This is where the right coworking space can make a real difference. Through our partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs, Freedom Works members can access free mentoring and coaching, growth programmes, investment-readiness support and wider business networks. And you don’t need to be a Barclays customer to benefit.
Instead of figuring out your next move alone, you can get expert support right where you work.
Explore Business Support from Barclays Eagle Labs to see what’s available.
Give your growing business a professional home
As your business grows, your workspace needs to grow with it. That’s where coworking comes in: you can build a professional base without committing to a traditional office lease.
Start with a hot desk and book a meeting room when you need one. Meet clients, pitch for bigger contracts or run a workshop in a professional setting, while keeping the flexibility to pay only for the time and space you actually need.
Need a professional business address for your post or Companies House? You don’t need a permanent desk for that either. At Freedom Works, our Virtual Office gives your business a professional home without tying you to a 12-month office contract.
Sometimes, looking ready for the next big opportunity doesn’t require a bigger office. Just a smarter way of using one.
Make your workspace work harder for your business
A coworking membership should give you more than somewhere to work. Here at Freedom Works, we want to give you more than a roof over your head: a community where you can make new connections, meet potential clients and collaborators, build your professional credibility and access the support and skills that can help your business grow.
So, if you’re ready for a workspace that does a little more for your business, book a tour at Freedom Works, meet the community and find a space that can grow with you.
