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Call it bad luck, call it “Mercury in Retrograde” or call it one too many Time Warner Cable service fails, but throughout the month of October my home office was plagued with Internet issues that could drive even the most calm entrepreneur crazy. Because we teach a live, on-camera webinar called a #TuneUp every week, being without a trustworthy connection just wasn't an option. But what's a girl whose company works virutally supposed to do? Fortunately for me I have a clear-headed co-founder who had the answer: Liquid Space.
What is Liquid Space you ask? It's a daily and hourly office space and meeting room rental company that provides thousands of options - all over the United States - to fit your workspace needs. Whether you're looking for a private office, shared co-working space, conference room, boardroom, deposition space, training room, cubicle...there's a Liquid Space for every need.
I’ll admit that at first I was resistant. There’s a reason - mutiple actually - that I work from home, and because I enjoy it, the thought of going into an office – gasp – worried me. Woud it be quiet enough? Would I have to commit to this long term? Would it be clean? Would the Internet be super-fast? But from the moment the receptionist at my new office-away-from -home greeted me (by name) when I approached her desk on my first visit and ushered me into my cozy and quiet temporary office (with warp speed Internet) those fears melted away. Let’s face it, I may love and be married to working from a home office long term, but Liquid Space has become my mistress, and this love affair is going to be on going.
We've now been using Liquid Space on a weekly basis and the love is going strong. So much so that we had to share it with all of you. Below are some of my favorite perks about this space savior:
The entire process is shockingly easy: There are no membership fees nor are there long term commitments. Via a process I can only liken to online dating for office spaces, I entered my search terms (location, amenities, size, date needed) and then looked at photo after photo of possible office spaces I could rent. Once I selected it and booked it, I was emailed a confirmation with all of the information I needed and I was good to go! No drama, no hassle, total peace of mind.
Reviews from other users help you make your choice: Just like shopping for the perfect pair of jeans or a hotel, Liquid Space provides you with reviews of people who have used your space in the past. This was exactly how I ended up choosing the space we now use every week. I could see that people raved about the fact it was quiet, had a friendly helpful staff and great Interent (all true) and it made me feel much more at peace about where I would be doing business. Oh, and did I mention I was able to accomplish all of this for $15.00. That's less than the cost of the cab I took to get there on the day I used it!
A Liquid Space for everyone’s needs and budget: Say you want to conduct a team meeting for an entire day in a large, chic space? Liquid Space it. Visiting a city other than your own for work or play and need a zen office to get things done in? Liquid Space it. Need a cool, quiet and affordable venue to record your vlog in? Liquid Space it. Want to work from a new office with a great view from its’ large windows for a day? Liquid Space it. Have in-laws visiting for the holidays but a deadline looming as well? Liquid Space it. Perhaps you’re a solo-preneur and you want a desk in a communal working space so that you see people other than your barista or mailman from time to time? You know it - you're going to Liquid Space it.
It feels good to work in a new space: I'll admit it, there is something refreshing about working somewhere different and new. It was actually relaxing. There is some level of freedom in working somewhere that you have no connection to, no chance of being interrupted, no distractions that a home office can sometimes provide. It was just me, my computer and my Liquid Space.
The proces is just so seamless: You can book your space online or via the Liquid Space App - there's no need to pick up the phone or negotiate reservations like a hotel booking. This is also a great option if you have a last minute meeting need as you can use your App to find one nearby immediately before you need a space. Once you book it the ease continues - you can literally check into the building that houses your temporary office and walk right into it. No forms, no nothing. Just let them walk you to your rental space!
The amenities are the cherry on top: Need a printer? Filtered water? Coffee? Copy machines and printers? Check, check, and check! Simply click on the boxes indicating these offerings when you sign up and they'll be waiting for you when you arrive.
The way we work as entrepreneurs and small business owners is changing and so are our needs. Many of us have been longing for the ability to work anywhere, anytime - and often short notice - it's not just a want or need it's our reality. Fortunately for all of us, Liquid Space understands this and is making it easy, affordable and pleasurable to do this!
Have you tried out one of their spaces yet? Tell us about it in the comments below!
