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Starting self-employed: choosing where to work

A newly self employed worker at a hot desk with a notebook of business plans, a coffee and a laptop

Starting on your own involves plenty of decisions. Paying for a workspace should solve a real need, not be a test of whether your business is serious. A home setup can be a good base, with a local desk for the days you want something different.

Match the setting to your work

Think about focus, calls, client visits, travel and whether you would welcome people nearby. There is no need to commit to daily attendance if an occasional day works better. Keep business-address services separate: do not use our address without an agreed service and permission.

Start with a manageable routine

An occasional £12 day or £30 weekly base are different commitments. Room hire costs extra. Ask your accountant about your own business expenses rather than relying on a universal after-tax saving.

A working day close to home

Planned coworking prices are £12 for a day or £30 per week. Coffee, chilled water and a selection of other drinks are included. Room hire is separate. Bring your equipment and take belongings home; desks are shared rather than assigned.

There is room to get your head down and optional company when you want it. Day visitors attend during staffed hours. Weekly membership includes staff onboarding and identity checks; independent unstaffed entry needs separate approval.

Before you plan a visit

We are preparing for one launch at 30 Carlton Road, Worksop, S80 1PH. Our opening date will be announced soon. Discuss access requirements with the team; confirmed routes and facilities will be published before opening. An enquiry is not a booking or a reserved space.

Compare day and weekly options, explore the planned facilities or tell us what would suit your working week.

A local base for your working week.

One launch, with no confirmed opening date. Tell us what you need; an enquiry does not reserve a space.

Ask the team