Why Regus and Spaces offices are good for London business

With a choice of professional, inspiring and collaborative workspaces inside and outside the capital, Regus and Spaces – both part of IWG ​– can help Londoners and their businesses work more productively

Co-working? That’s for creative freelancers and tech start-ups, isn’t it? Not exclusively – the meteoric rise of flexible office space has also been fuelled by large corporates who appreciate the flexibility which helps them become as fleet footed as smaller companies.

Employees value it too, enjoying community events, designer sofas, secure digital services and speedy broadband, and the social buzz of collaborating in offices across the capital.

Worldwide, some 2.5 million people already work in IWG’s workspaces, as entire industries are shifting how they work and organise their workforce. This year an even bigger rise in flexible working is forecast, fuelled in part by multinationals.

Benefits of co-working

For larger companies, the benefits are appealing: for example, they can take advantage of new markets and move swiftly, particularly now technology enables anyone to work from virtually anywhere with broadband and a plug socket.

What's more, as well as helping companies hire and retain the best talent, stylish co-working premises avoid the need to commit to long leases or acquire impressive-but-pricey buildings. For employees who no longer fancy a long commute or a rigid schedule, flexibility is key. And you can have your private flexible workspace too - choose your own number of workstations and length of contract.

Spaces has cosy cafés and quiet desks

As the world’s largest provider of flexible workspace, operating in 120 countries, Regus – which is part of IWG and caters for larger companies – knows a thing or two about what they need.

Some Regus locations are high on prestige: for example, the stylish Fleet Street offers both office space, virtual office and co-working space, all housed in a listed building so iconic it once featured in a James Bond film (Diamonds Are Forever). The offices command an impressive view of St Paul’s Cathedral and are close to the area's cafés.

You’ll find other enviably located premises across the Regus UK network – complete with Wi-Fi, video conferencing and admin support. There are 225 centres open across 93 cities, including Brighton, Cambridge and Leeds.

Great transport links

Beyond the city centre, Regus has office space in Chiswick Park. This airy and modern business centre is ideally located for rubbing shoulders with colleagues from similar sectors, such as media, aviation and property – and there’s an onsite pool too.

Proximity to transport hubs are also an important consideration for business. International travellers can take advantage of well-equipped serviced offices close to Heathrow Terminal 5, all offering reliably secure and speedy digital services, with quiet spaces and convivial meeting rooms.

For those travelling regionally requiring flexibility, Birmingham centres also feature business grade facilities, with both short and long term agreements to use both co-working or meeting room space.

Entrepreneurs and start-ups appreciate the dynamic atmosphere of co-working provider Spaces – also part of IWG – complete with their cosy cafés, quiet desks and artfully designed areas aimed at making the most of collaborative opportunities. Anyone who’s had enough of commuting might also appreciate the Scandi-style serenity of Spaces’ Hertfordshire offices.

With options for all budgets, there are a variety of memberships available based on how many days and what type of workspace is used most.

Flexible workspaces reduce the property red tape for business – companies only pay for what they need, contracts are simple and there’s around the clock customer service.

For more information, visit Regus or Spaces