This page is aimed at being a reminder of things that a new coworking space should think, do or is advised to do before or when opening. Think that it's the day - 5 before grand opening, the landlord just gave you the keys, you have a big stack of money to spend, what's next ? In categories (furniture, network/electricity, pens, paper and similar, members centric posters and information cards, ... -please add any missing category-) rated from "critic" to "optional". Of course all paperwork with local authorities and all is considered off topic here.
Advices about the kind of places to look for some stuff to get it cheaper, or which ones to avoid could be interesting too.
The idea is to give a heads up notice to new owners about what is critical stuff and what is not, what is usually forgotten in The Plan (tm), and help avoid useless trips to the local [place swedish furniture company name here] or [place local DIY shop name here].
Critical | Nice to have | Optional |
Members
IT Person
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Community Manager Housekeeping |
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Desks
Chairs
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Ergonomic chairs Standing desks (for dedicated use) lockable storage |
Cafe Tables Couch Overstuffed chairs End tables |
IT equipment
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Wifi repeat points | |
Conference table Conference chairs (8-12) Meeting room table Meeting room chairs (4-6)
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Whiteboard Markers that work Projector Projecting screen |
VOIP equipment
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Coffee Machine
Hot Water
Water cooler Refrigerator |
Kitchen utensils | |
Good software management system | ||