How to Run a Successful Coworking Business in the APAC

Specifics of the coworking industry in the APAC region

The APAC region is an industry we should definitely keep an eye on, shares Jess.

Landlords in Asia started paying attention to the flexible workspace market a little while ago. They’ve observed different coworking models worldwide and recognized what’s doing well, and the industry is now booming.

Operators, on the other hand, know what they want and what they need, and are incredibly adaptable to change. They are also more open to technology. You have regions like China, Singapore, or major hubs like Shanghai or Hong Kong that are very process-driven.

The growth in Asia is different from the growth you’ll see in the US, or in Europe. The scale is enormous—we’re talking about flexible workspace brands with 25 to 50 locations, Jessica shares.

“Things are being done with a great swing, and people are very ambitious to scale their business and deliver an exceptional experience to their customers. I’ve never seen such a level of service and that’s absolutely fascinating. There are also greater expectations from the user’s perspective.”

“As for Australia, I like to think of the region as the sleeping giant of the coworking industry. Predominantly the US, and Europe, and the UK, in particular, get most of the attention but I’m constantly surprised by the caliber of the coworking business in Australia and the sheer volume of coworking spaces.”

“There are great examples—clients of ours like Victory Workspace and Hub Australia—which have amazingly rich experience and have scaled a great coworking business throughout the years becoming leaders on the market.”

The future of OfficeRnD in the APAC region

“We’re very well positioned to help operators in the APAC meet the demand and scale. We’re already working with a lot of high-profile clients in that region which I’m incredibly proud of and which gives us the opportunity to be up to date with how the industry is changing and what their needs are.

“My hope is that OfficeRnD will continue to be aligned with these larger landlords, and partners, and coworking spaces, as well.”

“We’ve proven ourselves to work well in a multi-site scenario. We can support all the variations of the spectrum, but we do our best work with larger operators who want a very consistent roll-out.”

If you want to reach out to Jessica, you can email her at [email protected] or drop her a line on LinkedIn

The Human Factor in OfficeRnD

This was the first post from a series of content pieces, that will showcase who we are and why we believe in what we’re doing.

We’ve always wanted to be of value for you, our lovely audience. We’ve invested a lot into spreading the knowledge we’ve gained (and continue to gain every single day) from working with hundreds of coworking and flexible spaces around the globe.

We’ve always been inspired by our amazing clients and their success, and by the scope and speed of the workspace transformation. This has been a dominant motivator on our way of providing a management solution that helps flexible workspace operators scale their business.

We realized that there’s an essential ingredient in the mix that worths being mentioned, and that’s our team, the major engine that stays behind the OfficeRnD brand—from the product to the experience, to the support, the communication, you name it…

We have the honor to work with great teammates—exceptional professionals and amazing people, who truly believe in our mission of making coworking the way of working.

And we want to put our team in the spotlight and share with you our story.

Don’t miss to check the next post from the series:

OfficeRnD Expands in the US to Better Serve Local Coworking Spaces: Michael Everts Joins the Company as Regional Manager

Meet Inga Taylor: Member of OfficeRnD’s Advisory Board with 20 Years of Serviced Office Experience

To be continued…