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July 19, 2024

Ditch the Cabin Fever: Coworking Explained

Ever feel stir-crazy working from home? Miss the buzz of an office, but crave the flexibility of being your own boss? Then coworking (and Outlet Coworking) might be your perfect cup of coffee (or tea!).

So, what exactly is coworking?

Imagine an office space shared by independent professionals, remote workers, and startups. That’s the basic idea. People from different companies work side-by-side, fostering a collaborative and social atmosphere. But coworking spaces are much more than just shared desks.

Here are the key benefits of coworking:

Beat the Blues: Working from home can be isolating. Coworking spaces offer a built-in community to combat loneliness and keep you motivated. Chat with fellow entrepreneurs, exchange ideas, or simply enjoy the company of others while you work.
Flexibility is Key: Forget rigid leases and long-term commitments. Coworking spaces offer flexible memberships and day passes, perfect for freelancers, startups, or anyone who needs to scale their workspace up or down quickly.
All-inclusive Savings: Ditch the office supply store runs and equipment headaches. Coworking spaces typically come with everything you need to be productive, from high-speed Wi-Fi and printing to conference rooms and sometimes even on-site cafes or gyms.
Networking Nirvana: Surrounded by a diverse group of professionals is a recipe for networking gold. Strike up conversations, find collaborators, or even land your next big client – all within the friendly confines of your coworking space.

Is coworking right for you?

If you crave a more dynamic work environment, value flexibility, and enjoy the company of others, then coworking is definitely worth exploring. Most spaces offer day passes, so you can try it out before committing to a membership. For $25/day, Outlet Coworking gives its guests free rein of our extensive shared space, free specialty drip coffee and tea, phone booths for breakaway calls, and access to any community events happening the day of their visit. The day pass is the fool-proof, cost-effective option for utilizing coworking space before you’re ready to say yes to a membership.

Ready to ditch the cabin fever and embrace the coworking life?

Buy a day pass and jump right in! Outlet Coworking also offers tours Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM so you can experience the coworking magic that put us on the map firsthand.

July 11, 2024

Tangible and Intangible Benefits of Coworking Space for Enterprise Companies

In today’s fast-evolving business environment, maintaining a competitive edge hinges on flexibility. Coworking spaces offer a wide array of benefits that can significantly enhance the flexibility and efficiency of a company’s real estate strategy.

By enabling businesses to swiftly adapt to changing needs, coworking spaces can reduce overhead costs by aligning space usage with actual demand. This adaptability not only improves portfolio management but also allows companies to scale operations efficiently, maximizing their real estate investments while preserving operational flexibility.

Tangible Benefits:

Traditional office setups often burden businesses with inflexible leases and high operational costs, constraining their ability to respond promptly to market shifts. Coworking spaces represent a transformative solution for modern enterprises. These dynamic workspaces offer measurable advantages such as scalability, cost efficiency, reduced downtime, and strategic location flexibility, making them ideally suited to meet the needs of contemporary businesses:

– Scalability: Businesses can quickly adjust their space requirements in response to changing needs, whether expanding or reducing operations, without the constraints of long-term leases.

– Cost Efficiency: Coworking spaces typically have lower overhead costs compared to traditional leases, eliminating capital expenditures on furnishings and offering all-inclusive pricing for utilities and services.

– Reduced Downtime: Setup in coworking spaces is FAST, minimizing disruptions to productivity.

– Location Flexibility and Visibility: Companies gain access to prime locations without the financial commitments of permanent real estate, enhancing brand visibility and facilitating employee convenience.

– Risk Reduction: Shorter lease terms and flexible contracts mitigate financial risks, enabling businesses to adapt to economic fluctuations.

– Access to Premium Amenities: Coworking spaces often provide state-of-the-art facilities and services, enhancing productivity and employee satisfaction without additional investments.

Intangible Benefits:

Coworking spaces extend beyond physical space, empowering employees with autonomy, fostering community, and enhancing overall user experience:

– Increased Autonomy: Employees benefit from hybrid work options, boosting motivation and job satisfaction.

– Sense of Community: Coworking spaces cultivate connections among members, promoting a supportive workplace culture.

– Enhanced User Experience: A well-designed coworking space can improve user experience by providing a vibrant office environment, further enhanced by a sense of community. Since many coworking spaces are designed with modern aesthetics and ergonomic features, they offer a more comfortable and stimulating work environment than traditional office settings.

– Networking Opportunities: Being part of a coworking environment places businesses within a community of other companies and entrepreneurs, fostering networking opportunities, potential partnerships, and resource sharing that are less accessible in traditional office settings.

– Employee Well-being: Amenities focused on health and wellness support physical and mental well-being. Plus, coworking spaces are often located closer to employees’ homes, reducing commute times and enhancing work-life balance.

In conclusion, the flexibility of coworking spaces empower businesses to thrive in dynamic markets. By leveraging these tangible and intangible benefits, companies can optimize their real estate investments, respond promptly to market changes, and create adaptable, productive, and fulfilling work environments for their employees.

January 4, 2024

The 411 on Outlet’s Meeting Rooms

We have 4 meeting rooms here at Outlet Coworking in Midtown Sacramento that are available for our members and non-members alike. There can be many different reasons you may need to book one of our meeting rooms. Here are a few examples-

the first opportunity you have to close a deal
an introduction to meet (and impress) a potential client
an introduction to a team you’ll be managing or working with
a crucial block of time where decisions must be made
a time-sensitive session where work must get done

If you’re facilitating a meeting, you have to decide what materials you need, what you want to pitch, who is attending, and then coordinate multiple schedules and calendars, possibly across distant locations. With all these things to worry about, you don’t need to add tools and environment to the list. We can take care of that for you! Our rooms come stocked with whiteboards, wifi, flat screen TVs with presentation capabilities, HDMI cables, and all the outlets you could ask for! We also have Camellia Coffee Roasters coffee, snacks and sparkling waters in the kitchen available for you and your guests. You can check availability and make bookings through our website or through the app – or just call us and we can take care of it for you!

Here is what people are saying about our meeting rooms-

“Very helpful and accommodating staff. We were grateful for the kind and attentive service! The space worked great for our needs. Thank you!”

“Love Outlet! Service is always outstanding, everything is always set up in advance! Couldn’t be more pleased.”

Convinced?

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November 30, 2023

Roseville Is Getting A New Coworking Space

It’s been 9 years since we opened the doors to our first coworking and flexible office location in Sacramento, and today, we are excited to officially announce the signing of our second outpost, this one in Roseville: Outlet Coworking – Lava Ridge!

Outlet Coworking – Lava Ridge will be a 18,545 square foot location within 2281 Lava Ridge Court, a Class A building in the bustling East Roseville area. Outlet Coworking will occupy the entire 2nd story of this 3-story office building. To help get your bearings, East Roseville is a well-established business district that boasts easy access to the rest of Roseville, Granite Bay, Rocklin, Loomis and Sacramento. Named as one of the top places to live in America, professionals of all kinds are attracted to Roseville for its convenience and synergy with the rest of the city/suburbs, and we can’t wait to give them a workspace to call home in just a few short months.

Outlet Coworking – Lava Ridge will be just as varied a workspace as the residents who call this city “home.” Highlights include 5 conference rooms, 40 Private Offices ranging from 1 to 10-person in size, flexible coworking areas, dedicated desks, an awesome event space and free parking. Pre-leasing for Outlet Coworking – Lava Ridge is officially live, and we’ll begin giving tours at this location in the near future. Sign up soon to get founding member discounts!

Getting to operate in Sacramento has been nothing short of a joy ride for us, and we can’t wait to continue to spread our reach across this incredible area to serve even more professionals and teams. We have more up our sleeve for the Sacramento area, so get excited for additional announcements hitting the press soon. Roseville, let’s get this party going!

December 28, 2020

3 Benefits to Daily Office Space

3 Benefits of Daily Office Spaces

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated changes in the way we work. The trend toward working remotely—or anywhere employees could feasibly plug in a laptop—has been growing more widespread for the last decade but the pandemic forced these trends into the mainstream. Many companies have since told their employees they can work remotely permanently.

Companies are now rethinking their operations and coworking spaces are providing the opportunity to decentralize teams, scale up and down more easily, and cut down on travel by enabling staff to work from a desk nearer to their home. Flexible, short-term memberships at these spaces are a way for startups and freelancers to navigate an uncertain business landscape without the hassle of a traditional lease, while still enjoying the benefits and amenities of fully-equipped office space.

During the pandemic, coworking spaces have also had time to rethink their offerings to provide the ultimate in flexibility that customers are demanding. Daily office space rentals allow anyone to book workspace one day at a time, with zero commitments and on short notice. Whether you’re a frequent business traveler, a freelancer in need of a professional space to meet clients, or you simply need a break from the many distractions of working from home, renting an office by the day allows you to stay productive no matter the circumstances.

To rent an office for the day, Outlet’s On Demand program is now available. You can book productive workspace, private office space or meeting rooms instantly with no membership required.

Affordability- Because you only pay for what you use, daily office space rentals are the most affordable way to book a short-term workspace in a timeframe that suits your needs and your budget. Whether you’re a freelancer looking to get out of the house, or a large company looking for a temporary office for remote teams, you can avoid the usual monthly commitments and pay a simple, flat fee instead. There’s no need to pay for additional costs like security, maintenance, and office supplies.

Even more savings can be had when renting meeting space. Book meeting rooms by the hour, and not only can you meet with clients and coworkers in a professional environment, but you avoid ever having to pay for a room you’re not currently using.

Productivity- There’s only so much you can do while perched over your laptop in a noisy coffee shop or at home with the kids, TV, delivery driver, dishes, etc competing for your attention. With a daily office rental, you can supercharge your productivity by taking advantage of a fully-featured, dedicated workspace. Outlet’s coworking space amenities include high-speed internet, printers, stylish meeting rooms, a private phone booth, and unlimited local coffee from Camellia Coffee Roasters. Surrounded by like-minded professionals in a focused environment, you’ll find yourself more motivated and less distracted.Professional Appearance- When was the last time you met a client at their house? Chances are it’s very rare because it would look unprofessional. Renting a meeting room by the hour provides an opportunity to make a lasting impression on your clients, in person, and in a setting that’s more professional and private than your house or local coffee shop.

For more info on Outlet On Demand, click HERE or check out the video below!

September 29, 2020

New Hourly/Daily Private Office Available

Commitment in a time like 2020 can be hard. To help, we are offering daily/hourly rental private offices for the first time ever! You can have a temporary, safe and productive space to call your own. Renting a private office for the day can help small teams get some much needed face time, act as a trial run for anyone interested in join Outlet or offer a quiet escape from the chaos of working from home.

Reach out to us if you are interested or you can book HERE

March 17, 2020

An Important Message to Our Community – COVID 19 Update

Dear Members,

The County of Sacramento is directing all non-essential businesses to close as of today and for residents to stay at home. This will undoubtedly have crushing ripple effects throughout our region. However, with all of the evidence we have, this action is necessary to save lives. Outlet will be closed starting Wednesday, March 18 until it is safe to welcome our members back. We cannot thank you enough for your loyal support of Outlet Coworking. The entire Outlet team cares deeply about our members, guests, and our community as a whole and we are hoping we all make it through this crisis and re-open as quickly as possible. We appreciate your many concerns during these truly unprecedented times, and we want to relieve any uncertainties that you may have about your membership with Outlet.

Memberships will be automatically frozen until Outlet is able to reopen. Future invoices will be credited to reflect the time where our services were unavailable to you.
We will be accepting packages until Friday. Please begin sending deliveries elsewhere for the time being.
If you need to get items from your private offices or desks, your key fob will still give you access to the building.

We also understand the profound impact the closure will have on you, our members. As a small family business, it will be very painful for us as well. We will continue to support your businesses to the best of our abilities, and we hope you will continue to support us as well.

Be careful. Be safe. Call people you care about.

Sincerely,

Travis, Harrison and Carly

March 13, 2020

Reopening Outlet – New Policies

We got the green light to reopen Outlet on Thursday, May 14th! We are excited to welcome everyone back (though not everyone at the same time :P)! Several changes have been made to the space to create a safer environment for our members. We are also instituting new policies for our facility with the goal of ensuring the health and safety of all members and guests. We hope to be back to Waffle Wednesdays and handshakes/fist bumps/hugs sometime in the (near) future but we need everyone’s help in following these policies for now. Information about these changes as well as modified hours are below.

Changes to Space

Seating has been removed from common areas to accommodate physical distancing.
All HVAC air filters have been replaced with new HEPA filters.
Doors from the front room to the rest of the space will be kept open to reduce high touch point.
Coffee pots will be moved to the bar counter to reduce congestion/traffic in the kitchen.
Hand sanitizer will be available at several locations around the facility.
Sanitizing wipes will be placed on all coworking tables and in all meeting rooms.
Exterior doors will be kept open as much as possible to increase ventilation in the building.

Health and Safety Policies

General

If you are sick, STAY HOME!
If you have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, please follow all federal, state, and local guidance before returning to Outlet.
6 feet of physical distance between members should be maintained in common areas.
No gatherings in common areas.
No handshakes or any other personal contact.
Members are highly encouraged to wear masks and wash their hands often. Masks will be available at the front desk for members and guests upon request. (This may turn into a requirement, depending on updated guidance from Sacramento County.)
Staff will be wearing masks and will be regularly washing hands.
Disposable cups will be used for coffee, tea, and other beverages.
Members will place used dishes in the kitchen sink to reduce a high touchpoint. Outlet staff will load and unload the dishwasher.

Common Workspaces

Members are asked to wipe down their work surfaces with sanitizing wipes before and after use.
Occupancy limits will be in place for all common spaces to allow for appropriate physical distancing.
Updates on common workspace availability will be posted to our Outlet Slack as needed. You can join the Outlet Slack Channel Here.
High touch surfaces will be cleaned by Outlet staff regularly throughout the day.

Private Offices and Dedicated Desks

Private Office and Desk Jockey Members are encouraged to follow the common space guidelines within their private spaces.

Conference Rooms

All bookings will be followed by a 15-minute cleaning and ventilation period.
Meeting Rooms 1 & 2 will have a 2 person occupancy limit.
The Board Room will have a 4 person occupancy limit.

New Hours

Monday – Friday

8am – 6pm

(Members with 24/7 access are not affected by this change)

Reception hours will remain the same.

Monday – Friday

9am – 5pm

January 27, 2020

Use a Coworking Space to Lower Costs for Your Next Hire

Traditional offices are not your only option when considering workspace anymore. In the past, running a business meant having an office. Leasing an office space is a huge expense and a long commitment which presents a barrier to entry for most businesses. The cost of having a private office at a suitable location affects every business decision from hiring to product development. This is no longer the case.
Business models have changed and the workplace has changed along with them. Operating with a distributed workforce is the new normal. That’s why so many businesses have turned to coworking spaces to significantly reduce their costs and allow more revenue to pass through into profits. Coworking spaces open up cash flow by costing much less than a traditional lease for a private office and saves business owners the time and hassle of securing a lease and building out space that fits their needs.

Placing new employees in a coworking space also allows you to be more flexible. You can grow at your own pace and have the freedom to scale up or down as needed. Utilities, coffee, internet connection, etc are all included in the membership fee at coworking spaces. These various services really add up and can result in huge savings when working out of a coworking space.
There are other benefits besides cost savings to placing your new hire in a coworking space. Coworking spaces attract a community of like-minded workers where collaborations thrive and new connections are made daily. Think of it as a permanent innovation incubator, where the enterprises of tomorrow are born and serendipity is a way of life. There are also several different membership options available at most coworking spaces to suit your needs and budget. Everything from part-time coworking to dedicated desks and private offices are usually available.
If you are looking to explore how coworking can contribute to the success of your business while reducing your operating costs, contact Outlet Coworking to schedule a tour and find out more about our membership options.

January 14, 2020

Inside Look at Our New Desk Jockey Space

You know that feeling you have when you work hard on something, then the day finally comes when it’s finished, and you get to look at it with total satisfaction knowing all that hard work has paid off? Well, that’s exactly how we at Outlet Coworking feel today. Why? We are finally ready to open up our new Desk Jockey space in the loft upstairs!

The loft here at Outlet has gone through a few different iterations. We started out with a couch, giant bean bags and a big TV on the wall. After 2 years of the TV being turned on once a month and the room rarely being used, we decided it was time to make a few changes. We took the TV down off the wall, added a giant rug to make the space feel a little warmer and added a round table and chairs. Immediately more members started using the space but it still was the most underutilized room in the building. It was time for a major change.

We thought of several different possibilities including closing off the space into more offices but finally decided the best use would be more dedicated desk space. In this new version of the loft, you get all the open-air glory of coworking with the added luxury of personalized, private workspace to call your own. Help us write the next page in the story of the Outlet loft by coming in for a tour and coworking with us! We can’t wait to show you the new space!

Old Versions- I still think they are pretty cool!

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