For many small businesses, startups and entrepreneurs, no office exists in the traditional sense. Instead, the workspace is often defined by whatever is available: Internet Café, garages, living rooms turned home offices.

Shared office space or coworking space provides this opportunity while still fueling the entrepreneurship spirit; in the right situation, it can be so much more than just a shared office.

1. Work at Work

For many people, working at home comes with too many distractions. Whether it’s family, entertainment (TV) or just the familiarity of home, it can be hard to focus. Similarly, working out of an Internet Cafe can be noisy, crowded and lack standard office facilities such an administrative assistant to do all the printing, photocopy, fax, etc.
A coworking space definitely gives a place to sit down, focus and be in work mode. It’s one of the simplest ways to remain productive.

2. Discover Like-Minded People

Though the “co-workers” may not be of the same exact industry, chances are they have a lot of things in common such as time/project management, raising funds, marketing, etc.
By engaging with the people in the shared office, we open the door to many different types of collaboration and input, even opportunities that may further our own business.

3. Build a Community

Even during the most stressful times, a coffee break with a friendly face can release enough stress to get your focus back on track. Working in a shared office brings together a community of professionals all working towards similar goals.
Like any office setting, friendships and bonds can be formed in the right mix of personalities, and that powerful sense of community can make the good times better while getting you through the tough times. That simply doesn’t exist when working at home in isolation or among strangers at an Internet café.

4. We have what you need to Work

Printing, Wifi, Conference room, Coffee. You may be able to get some office facilities working from home or out in a cafe, but something will always be missing. A coworking space provides everything you need for a successful workday, from Powerpoint-ready conference rooms to fully stocked networked printers.

5. Location

We are located at “Ndamama House”. What better location to have an office than the city center. We are 1min away (walking distance) from the central bus station, taxis, shops; we are located at the heart of the most dynamic area in Bujumbura.