Ask HN: Office Space - Important?
I have an architect friend who has rented a nice office space for his own business, and he's said that the spare desk in there I can rent from him.
Its a very nice office, its the art room in a school that is being converted into business offices, so 1 wall is nearly all glass to let in light. He is only asking for £150 a month (mates rates) and that seems like a bargain to me. Its within a short bike ride from my house (30min) or a walk and a bus ride. I will use it mainly for getting my own business ventures off the ground as a way to help me procrastinate less and get in a business mindset when there.
Did anyone else find that getting office space and a desk increased their productivity? Its more of a personal preference really, but anyone able to share any advice or past experiences?
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If you are easily distracted, working in an accountability area (as in no YouTube) helps get you focused - at least for me. If you work as a team, I don't think you can replace being there very easily - whether that means your apartment or getting an office.
I work full time for another company (got to have income from somewhere) and whilst I work my other interests I figured the office would be a good idea.
I have so many projects in my head and my time seems to get occupied so easily with stupid things (youtube, hackernews :) ) that some office space seemed like the easiest way to stop that.
As I mentioned its more of a personal choice I would imagine, trying to see if I have considered all the factors or anyone has any cheaper alternatives.