There are two types of people in the world. Those who deeply mourn the passing of summer and those who are sweaty, sunburnt, and ready to welcome autumn with arms wide open. No matter the camp you call home, there’s no denying that the season change is upon us and that many of our personal and professional routines are about to shift. Some enjoy the clean slate new seasons bring, but it can be a jarring and hard adjustment for others. Today, we’re talking tips, strategies, and Common Desk offerings for this year’s back-to-school cycle.
Back to school is typically aimed at the youngest members of your family or scholastics returning to demanding programs. At Common Desk, we haven’t forgotten you; the flexible professional with a busy schedule and a long to-do list. Let’s call this season back to the office. As your vacation calendar and kids’ summer recreation go dormant, now is the time to set some goals and expectations for the third quarter of your business. Are you aiming for a promotion? Looking to hit new numbers before the end of the year? Do you need a fresh space to clear your head in? No matter how you plan to structure the upcoming season, Common Desk has your back. Read on to learn ways to prepare for the approaching winds of change!
Get a Jump on Shopping
After holiday shopping, back-to-school shopping is the second largest retail season. The average household spends just under a thousand dollars on supplies to start their year and some begin gathering equipment as early as July. If you’re like us, we were sippin’ our vacation drinks in July, but August is an appropriate time to take advantage of available stock in most department stores before everything is picked through. For a more seamless meld into the season, we recommend ticking items off your list now, instead of when dates are fast approaching. The summer months are also a great time for sales. From Amazon to Target, retailers begin running their return-to-school sales as early as July and often continue into mid-September. We found this handy guide to 2024’s back-to-school sales and promotions for you to use for maximum effect this season. Lastly, don’t think school shopping is only for the kiddos. While marketing may revolve around your family’s little ones, tools for your business or school year will be discounted. From stationary to electronics, it’s the perfect time to snag the materials you need to conduct a well-rounded business this fall.
Switch Your Workspace
If you’ve spent most of your year working in one location, consider shaking up your four walls to keep your perspective fresh. That could be as simple as taking a day to organize and change your office’s orientation. Sometimes, flipping your workspace’s furniture in the opposite direction can shift your outlook and make a space feel brand new. However, if you want to up the ante, we recommend giving a coworking space a test run. Call us biased, but we think flexible workspace alongside your neighborhood’s community of modern professionals may be what your workweek needs to thrive this fall.
So, what do coworking communities offer? While each company’s offerings and rates differ, Common Desk has an extensive collection of memberships and one-off rentals that will satisfy what your role requires. With beautifully designed open spaces, chat booths for privacy, soft seating lounges, WiFi, complimentary craft coffee and tea, printing, and presenting options, Common Desk is the amenity-rich work pass you can have as much of or as little as you like every day of the week. The perk of communal workspaces is that they provide both the structure and routine essential for focus as well as the flow, positivity, socialization, and variety most creative minds and strategic thinkers need to stay inspired. Below are some rapid-fire reasons to join Common Desk for the workday.
- Customized Schedules
Despite many companies calling their staff back to the office, hybrid work is here to stay and hybrid professionals typically keep schedules unlike traditional workers. Whether a solopreneur or on a small team, the benefit of coworking spaces and memberships is that they allow professionals complete personalization. Do you want to come in every other day? Consider it done. Sick of your home office? Head to your closest Common Desk. Are you getting distracted at home with the family pet and housework calling your name? Our open-air seating full of other professionals provides the ideal backdrop for you to complete pressing tasks. Since many of our memberships allow for seven-day access to our spaces, there’s an infinite possibility of what your workweek could look like.
- Stay On Top of Your Health Goals
Did you know most of our coworking locations have fitness centers, wellness rooms, and stocked kitchenettes? In today’s work culture, it’s easy to get caught in the hustle. Many of us end up neglecting our most basic needs and abandon health goals we’ve been trying to fulfill since the beginning of the year. With Common Desk’s amenities, you can stay committed to wellness disciplines like meal-prepping, daily movement, and meditation routines thanks to the built-in infrastructure Common Desk gives its members with its space features.
- Diverse Culture and Networking Opportunities
Coworking locations are mini-ecosystems all their own. From Common Desk – S. Main Street in Salt Lake City to Common Desk – Westchase in Houston, coworking culture can be as unique as you, thanks to the type of industries and individuals that coworking services. While all our members share our base values of empathy, innovation, and productivity, they bring life experiences different from the next member. The exciting thing about working alongside folks outside your industry is the epic crossovers that ensue. Time and time again, we’ve seen members from opposing industries come together to swap ideas and stories. From unlikely friendships and untapped inspiration to the potential for career-changing networking, coworking is the launchpad for professional relationships and more. If you weren’t aware, Common Desk hosts weekly community events and happy hours to foster greater human connection with your city’s group of game-changers. Intrigued? Take a tour of any one of our Common Desk locations.
The Student Membership
It wouldn’t be a blog about back-to-school if we didn’t mention our stellar student membership! Out of all our offerings, the Student membership is the winner for fall focus and academic excellence. Essentially a discounted Shared Desk membership, the Student pass is an alternative to the school library and is equipped with everything you need for a successful study session. How does it work? There are two tiers to the membership. For $75/month, the first tier gives extended access to a sole Common Desk location every day of the week. The second tier gives access to all 18 Common Desk locations across Texas, North Carolina, and Utah for $125/month. The membership features include open access to our shared seating, chat booths, community events, space amenities (like the aforementioned gym access), and discounted rates on conference room rentals. To unlock the discounted membership, we only need verification of enrollment from your school’s registrar for the semester. Still have questions? Give our support team a shout at 214-216-6913 today!
No matter how you and your family choose to traverse the upcoming school season, remember the tools and resources available at your neighborhood Common Desk, and cheers to the class of 2025!
