{"id":1026,"date":"2020-10-28T08:35:38","date_gmt":"2020-10-28T13:35:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/society204.co\/?p=1026"},"modified":"2020-10-28T08:44:44","modified_gmt":"2020-10-28T13:44:44","slug":"coworking-v-traditional-offices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/society204.co\/coworking-v-traditional-offices\/","title":{"rendered":"Coworking v. Traditional Offices"},"content":{"rendered":"

How Private Office Memberships Compare to Traditional Offices<\/b><\/h1>\n

Debating between signing up as a Member of The Society or a traditional lease? Here’s what we offer above and beyond the commercial rental agreement.<\/span><\/h4>\n

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The pace of business is faster than ever, and all companies, no matter how large, have to operate with speed and agility.<\/span><\/p>\n

Perhaps you need to open an office in an emerging market, or scale the number of employees in a specific location. Maybe you\u2019ve just acquired a company and require a space for those new teammates, or are launching an innovation hub and seeking an inspiring space where people can <\/span>collaborate.<\/span><\/p>\n

In any of those situations, you\u2019ll need to source space\u2014fast. Yet, the commercial real estate process has not evolved to match the speed of business. Leases are still long-term and inflexible. They don\u2019t take into account that most companies need to scale up and down in markets around the world in order to stay competitive.<\/span><\/p>\n

So What\u2019s a Company Leader to Do?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Society 204: A Coworking Community has a solution: <\/span>Society 204 Private Offices<\/span><\/a> are a private, personalized space for teams of employees within a thriving coworking space. With Society 204 Private Offices, you get your own dedicated and private workspace, access to conference rooms, amenities, and branding\u2014plus full operational support and access to all Society 204 common areas. This way, you can easily source as much or as little space as you need\u2014 without committing to a long-term lease and paying for space that will, at some point, inevitably go unused.<\/span><\/p>\n

Private Offices at Society 204 offer you agility, without compromise.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wondering what that means? Here\u2019s how Society 204 compares to traditional commercial office space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lease terms<\/b><\/h2>\n

Commercial leases are long-term\u2014three to ten years for prime real estate in the United States. These contracts are usually inflexible. Companies that experience growth or change rarely find that they have the right amount of space for their employees\u2014they\u2019re either overcrowded or underutilized.<\/span><\/p>\n

Society 204 understands that businesses evolve. We expect your needs to change year to year\u2014or even month to month. That\u2019s why our service agreements start at 12 months for The Society\u2019s Private Offices. If you need to expand, just let us know. We can work to meet your needs for additional (or less) space.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Commercial Lease: Roughly 3-10 years<\/span><\/li>\n
  • The Society\u2019s Private Offices: Starting at Twelve Months<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Lease cost<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Signing a commercial lease on office space requires an upfront payment to secure it, often first and last month.<\/span><\/p>\n

    With Society 204, there are no major capital investments or hidden costs. We charge a one-time setup fee with your first month\u2019s membership. There\u2019s no costly deposit or hidden charges.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Commercial lease: First and last month as advance payment<\/span><\/li>\n
    • The Society\u2019s Private Offices: $350 <\/span>one-time setup fee<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Office buildout cost<\/b><\/h2>\n

      After you\u2019ve signed a lease for a commercial office space, you then have the task of customizing\u00a0 it. This means sourcing and managing architects, designers, contractors, engineers, IT specialists, and other vendors. In the RGV, the average office buildout costs between $75 p.s.f. to $150 p.s.f., depending on the space finish-out. On top of that, the search, customization, and buildout before move-in can take 12 to 18 months. This leaves a lot of room for unproductive work as employees remain stuck in inadequate environments while they wait for their new space.<\/span><\/p>\n

      With Society 204\u2019s Private Offices, you don\u2019t need to undergo expensive and time-consuming build-outs. We\u2019ll work with you to help make the space your own. First, you select the office. Then, we\u2019ll help integrate your branding and personal touches.<\/span><\/p>\n

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      • Commercial lease: $75 to $150 per square foot in the RGV<\/span><\/li>\n
      • The Society\u2019s Private Offices: Move-in ready\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Office operation costs and logistics<\/b><\/h2>\n

        Even the best-designed office can\u2019t run itself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        The Society allows you to offload office-management logistics. Our team handles Wi-Fi, utilities, <\/span>conference room <\/span>reservations and guest accommodations, security, cleaning, and mailroom services. We stock the cafe with water and gourmet MoonBeans Coffee. And with health and safety at the top of everyone’s mind, having a dedicated place to work can help ease minds. Plus, we handle all the cleaning and disinfecting. One less thing to worry about logistically. It\u2019s all included in your Society 204 membership.<\/span><\/p>\n

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        • Commercial lease: Headaches & Hassle<\/span><\/li>\n
        • The Society\u2019s Private Office: Peace of Mind<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          The benefits of a Society 204 membership<\/b><\/h2>\n

          With The Society\u2019s Private Offices, you get your own private space, with a reception area, cafe area, and private lounge\u2014and you enjoy all the benefits that come with being a Member of The Society. Your team can work, take meetings, and connect with other Society Members in our common areas. We also provide access to continuing education workshops for entrepreneurs and small businesses, career-development and networking events.<\/span><\/p>\n

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          • Commercial lease: N\/A<\/span><\/li>\n
          • The Society\u2019s Private Office: $0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Focus on your business, not on real estate<\/b><\/h2>\n

            As a business leader, the decisions you make don\u2019t just affect your company\u2019s performance. They also impact each employee\u2019s overall experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

            That\u2019s why Society 204 is here for you. With The Society\u2019s Private Offices, your company gets a private, beautiful workspace designed for innovation and creativity that\u2019s perfect for your company, and your employees get all the benefits and perks that come with being Members of The Society. But most importantly, we give you the ability to leverage our spaces to help you meet your business objectives\u2014while giving your employees the best experience possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

            Society 204 offers companies of all sizes space solutions that help solve their biggest business challenges.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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