Are You Starting A Business After COVID?

There is much to be mourned about the effects of COVID. But just as a forest fire gives new seedlings light and space to grow, so does an economic downturn provide space and opportunity for new businesses to make their mark. As the vaccinated world reopens, and people get back to work, consumers will be looking for new ways to spend their money and companies will be looking for new solutions and services to come back stronger than before. Amid the devastation and loss is born a new generation of entrepreneurs and leaders. Are you one of them?

How To Start A Business In Detroit

There are plenty of blog posts and articles that will tell you how to start a business. Refining your idea, identifying your target, branding, and marketing are very important. So is arranging your financing and filing for the right kind of legal structure. You can read more about those steps here. But there aren’t many resources out there about the practical, day-to-day aspect of getting the work done. More specifically, what kind of space you’ll need hit the ground running.

Where to Start A Business In Detroit

Business owners use a wide variety of different spaces to run their businesses. Many work out of their house, using a spare bedroom, basement, or even just commandeering the kitchen table between meals. Millions more work out of an office building, leasing space for themselves and any employees. But offices contribute a significant overhead cost to a fledgling business and after 14 months of being at home, I think we’re all excited to spread out a bit and get some space. So where should a new business owner go? We think we have the answer.

The Benefits of a Coworking Space

A coworking space offers everything new businesses need. It has the space and professionalism they want in an office as well as the flexibility and low cost they need to get started. Best of all, coworking spaces like Hunt Street Station, offer a variety of size options that scale to meet the needs as startups grow over time. We even have a Virtual Office option if you still want to work at home but enjoy the benefits of a business address with access to conference rooms, call answering, and mail service.

Growing a Business with Hunt Street Station

Hunt Street Station offers a flexible range of spaces to help your business grow. We’ve seen our community members move and upgrade from one space to the next as their needs expand. For the tiniest startup, we have Hot Desk and Elbow Room memberships. These are great for those who just want a way to get out of the house but don’t want to spend their whole day in the local coffee shop. When it’s time to reserve a dedicated desk for yourself and any other team members, we have those as well. In fact, there are a couple Dedicated Desks available right now. And once you’ve realized the need for a private office space for yourself and a colleague or two, Hunt Street’s Private Offices are spacious and affordable.

The Benefits of Community

Even if you’re starting a business on your own, you can benefit from working within a community. Not many people thrive working alone, in an isolated, silent, basement office. Plus, being part of a community like Hunt Street brings benefits like discounts from fellow coworkers, networking opportunities, conference rooms, and creative production spaces. And don’t forget all the coffee and tea you can drink on a sweet rooftop deck.

Are You Ready To Start A Business?

Fortune favors the bold. In a time with many businesses closing up shop, now is the chance that only comes around every decade or so. The chance to catch the economy on the upswing and make your mark on Detroit. Our purpose is to help neighbors realize their dreams and write their own story. Are you ready to start your next chapter?