Sep 14, 2018
Portland is a great place to start a small business. The economy is good, and support is provided to local business owners. Not to mention, their "buy local" movement. However, not all business owners have the resources to build an establishment yet.
And if you're a solopreneur who's just starting out and need an affordable and space to inspire you at work, spending your days at a co-working space would be great. Need ideas? We've prepared a guide for you. Discover the 10 co-working spaces in Portland.
Portland is known to be really hot during summer and this cozy co-working space just has the answer to that problem. Collective Agency features a shower amenity and more for their members especially for those whose freshness fade during the day. Use their regular desks, standing desks, and community style food if you become a member.
If you want free coffee and easy parking then this co-working space is the one you’re looking for. Interior walls made of brick and wood, Clean Slate maximizes productivity with a laid-back atmosphere and spacious offices. Enjoy fast wi-fi and a space you can truly call yours.
Too picky on office locations? CENTRL Office gives you 3 to choose from, with on-site services like a boutique hotel to wellness programs. Their coworking spaces make sure their members are healthy and well-provided to be productive and efficient. There are also concierge-level services so you can conduct meetings with clients. Now, you feel like a real business owner!
Staying fit while working has never been easy but with Urban Office, that becomes trouble-free. While all offices offer amenities like super-fast Wi-Fi to conference rooms, Urban Office has all of that plus fitness centers, showers and lockers for solopreneurs to stay fit while working. Users comment that they love the friendly vibe and the coffee that is always available.
For those who want an office relying on green energy to be powered, solar panels keep Desk and Mug going. Their AC will make you comfortable even with Portland’s climate and their shared printer/copier/scanner will help you with your paperwork. What's more, you get a 24-hour access while feeling secured the entire day while you work.
Probably you’ve never heard of a coworking space that caters to all generations. Well, the Encorepreneur Café takes pride in being one. The community and staff make sure that all members have no difficulty in dealing with modern-day technology for high productivity. And if you’re looking for storage cabinets, lockers or tea, they also have it there! The place is open from 9am to 6pm, Monday-Friday.
WeWork in Portland is a leading co-working space, thanks to their round-the-clock amenities and utilities such as super fast internet, roasted coffee, and business-class printers. And because cleanliness of your work space is a factor that affects productivity, WeWork Portland includes daily cleaning.
Modern coworking spaces are either retro, cozy or just artistic in design, and Regus is different. They offer a standard setup for those who want to feel the true office vibe. A personal phone for your business? Check. A receptionist to greet your guests? Check. A professional address to show your clients? That’s checked too. Since you're a solopreneur, choose "INDIVIDUALS" for your business size.
PDX Hackerspace has an artistic, crafty, and a laid-back designed environment. It's an office space for those who always love to get their hands busy on something. The name does sound shady but overall, they’re just a mystery to be discovered by minds alike. So if you are a solopreneur with a crafty business like woodcraft or electronics, then Hackerspace should be on your list. Check out their "TOP SECRET LAB" - they'll be announcing the details soon!
For starters like literal starters in business, The Weller Society is a coworking space that provides support, inspiration, and advice within the community and its members. Fast WiFi, wide range of beverages, and free parking? They have them. The Weller Society ensures that kickstart businesses get the proper boosting kick for success.
Do you agree with our list? Or are there places that we haven’t mentioned that should be included? Let us know in the comment section below and if you like our picks, press that like button!