Co-working spaces were traditionally thought to be only for start-ups and small-to-medium enterprises that could not afford permanent office space. However, co-working spaces have evolved to accommodate a more diverse range of professionals beyond tech freelancers and app developers. Larger companies also utilize serviced offices within co-working spaces as an affordable alternative to long-term commercial leases. There remains a misperception that co-working spaces are exclusively for entrepreneurs and small businesses on a tight budget.

2. ARE CO-WORKING SPACES ONLY FOR THE START-UP AND SME?
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3. ARE CO-WORKING SPACES ONLY FOR THE START-UP AND SME?
Serviced offices and Co-working spaces are usually thought to be for the start-up
and SME. However, it has evolved to become much more than that
There has been a misconception regarding co-working spaces and serviced offices.
Most people are of the opinion that co-working spaces are places where the tech
geeks and freelancers congregate to talk and exchange ideas for their new apps.
Others are of the opinion that serviced offices are spaces for SME’s that do not have
the money to be able to move into a “real office”.
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A common misconception of what a co-
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stereotypes-comic/