Obviously, when starting up a business, you have to decide what you're going to do about location. Having an office at home may be out of the question, while renting a space in a office block may prove too costly. This is where Vibewire fills that gap. Here you can hire a desk(s) in a large, open-plan office space filled with other start ups and social entrepreneurs. It's an opportunity to meet and network with other people doing all sorts of work, ranging in size from one person to multiple people. The space hire is also very flexible - you can rent a desk for a day or you can keep going for as long as you like, until eventually you need a bigger office!
It's BYO computer, although internet is supplied, along with printing/photocopying facilities, but the set up is literally just a desk (and chairs of course). There is also a large table for meetings (just need to book it to be sure you have it reserved).
If you're in need of peace and quiet to do your work in, this may not be the ideal situation for you. Although it can be quiet, sometimes the noise from the general hustle and bustle of the office can get a bit distracting, and they sometimes have gatherings in the evenings, which can prove a little annoying if you're trying to get some work done, but you just have to live with that.
The kitchen is minimally stocked, but there is a fridge and a microwave, and you're not far away from various cafés and eateries (including the numerous ones in Chinatown which is less than 5mins away). So if you are involved with a start up business and you need somewhere to begin operations from, check these guys out! read more