Coworking Spaces to Grow Your Creative Business
Our creative entrepreneur resources blog series
Hi there, thanks for reading the Wind Beneath My Wings Foundation’s inaugural blog post. Each month, we will be alternating between two primary themes: 1. Resources for Creatives, and 2. Creative of the Month. Our next post, coming in August, will give you a greater insight into what our Creative of the Month feature will be like.
Today, we’re talking about resources. Creatives and entrepreneurs mostly work from home when first starting out. Throughout the pandemic, coming together collectively wasn’t possible. Now that gathering is safe again, we thought we would talk about an excellent resource for creatives in Oahu—coworking spaces.
Why should you find a coworking space if you’re a creative?
Coworking spaces are more affordable than office spaces. They’re a great location for client meetings, brainstorming sessions, focused work, and a break from working at home.
Coworking space benefits
There are many benefits to finding a coworking space somewhere close to you. From larger conference room options to pop-up events, coworking spaces have a lot to offer creative entrepreneurs and artists.
Coworking and community
Working alongside others allows you to meet new people. After two years of almost everything being on Zoom, in-person connections are more crucial than ever. A coworking space gives you the chance to connect with others, network, and find your community.
Coworking and professionalism
Around the world, people are pretty Zoomed out when it comes to virtual meetings. Having a dedicated space to meet with clients shows you’re serious about your work. Most coworking spaces offer room rentals so you can present your project, collaborate, or work in a soundproof room. Many coworking spaces also offer projectors, monitors, and other tech that will show your clients just how skilled you are.
Coworking and creativity
Getting yourself into a new environment might be all it takes to reignite that spark of expression. Focused work is easier in a work-friendly environment. Coffee shops and living rooms just don’t always cut it when you need to dig deep and finish a project.
Coworking and growing your business
Have you been wondering how to connect with a more diverse audience? Lots of coworking spaces offer weekly or monthly events you wouldn’t otherwise hear about. Going to these events gives you practice talking about yourself and your work, asking questions, and building relationships with business owners in different industries.
What coworking spaces are on Oahu?
Most of the Oahu coworking spaces are right in downtown Honolulu, but there are a few outside of Downtown as well.
List of Services
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Hub Coworking HawaiiList Item 1
Hub coworking has two locations: Kakaako and Waikiki. Their Kakaako starter package starts at $40 per month for 2 days per month.
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BoxJelly CoworkingList Item 2
BoxJelly offers two locations: Ward Village and Kakaako. Their one-day drop in at the BoxJelly Ward location starts at $25 per day. Their second location, Entrepreneur’s Sandbox, offers a startup package for $175 per month.
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Treehouse CoworkingList Item 3
Treehouse also has two locations: one in Kahala and one in Kailua, perfect if you’re a creative living in East Oahu. The Kailua location also hosts a monthly night market perfect to attend if you’re a crafter or product creator.
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.WORKSHOP CoworkingList Item 4
This coworking space is in the North Shore of Oahu. If you’re a creative on the Northern coast, or central region of Oahu, this is the coworking space for you.
Already have a coworking membership?
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