Co-Working alive and well in Smithers
Did you know that Smithers has one of the only co-working spaces in northern BC? It’s true.
A co-working space is somewhere for entrepreneurs and remote workers to rent a different style of office space, either on a monthly, weekly, or drop-in basis. Depending on your needs, you can rent anything from a shared drop-in "hot desk" to dedicated, private workspace.
While business owners in the technology industry have been early adopters of the co-working trend, these spaces offer many advantages to owners of other kinds of small businesses as well. Particularly when you're first starting your business, the cost of renting office space can be prohibitive. At the same time, using your kitchen table or a local coffee shop as an office may not provide an ideal environment for you to run your business. For these reasons, the flexible drop-in and short-term rental agreements offered by co-working spaces can be an attractive alternative to traditional office rentals for entrepreneurs.
And whereas small business owners who work exclusively from home may miss the daily social interaction that comes with working in an office, co-working offers the unique opportunity to connect with fellow business owners, and meet entrepreneurs who drop-in from other cities.
The Smithers Co-Working Space is located within the Bulkley Valley Economic Development Association’s office at 201 – 3848 3rd Avenue. It offers dedicated workspaces (both sitting and standing workspaces), free wifi, meeting spaces and a boardroom. 24/7 access is granted to clients who lease space and normal working hours are available for those who drop in.
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