Coworking Space Business Plan
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Executive Summary
Business Overview
Work Together is a new coworking space located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The space will provide a comfortable and clean setting for professionals of all industries to work in. Professionals who are interested in renting our offices can rent a private office, conference room, or a shared space depending on their needs. They can also rent offices by the day or at a monthly rate. No matter the type of office they rent or the length of their lease, all of our clients are guaranteed a clean, respectful, and professional setting for them to work in.
Work Together is led and founded by Dustin James. Dustin has been a commercial broker for ten years, and has seen an increasing demand in flexible coworking spaces. Since this is an increasing need in a world that is offering more remote and flexible working options, Dustin has decided to specialize in leasing coworking spaces to meet the working needs of the professionals and entrepreneurs of the Las Vegas area.
Product Offering
Work Together provides several offices for professionals to work in. Clients who are interested in renting our offices, can rent private offices, conference rooms, or shared spaces. They can also rent these spaces at a daily rate or monthly rate, depending on their needs.
Customer Focus
The clients of Work Together are typically business owners, investors, business executives, and realtors seeking flexible work spaces. Some clients will just need space for themselves, while others will need space for a small team of up to 15 people. Work Together will offer a variety of office space options to satisfy this diverse demographic.
Management Team
Work Together is led and founded by Dustin James. Dustin has been a commercial broker for ten years, and has seen an increasing demand in flexible coworking spaces. Since this is an increasing need in a world that is offering more remote and flexible working options, Dustin has decided to specialize in leasing coworking spaces to meet the working needs of the professionals and entrepreneurs of the Las Vegas area. His experience in the real estate industry and his connections to local leaders will ensure Work Together’s success.
Success Factors
Work Together will be able to achieve success by offering the following competitive advantages:
- Location: Work Together’s location is near the center of town and is convenient to access for all commuters and nearby residents. It’s visible from the street with many working professionals walking to and from work on a daily basis, giving passersby a direct look at our offices.
- Client-oriented service: Work Together will have a full-time assistant to primarily keep in contact with clients and answer their everyday questions.
- Management: Dustin has been extremely successful working in the real estate sector and will be able to use his previous experience to better assist his clients. His unique qualifications will serve customers in a much more sophisticated manner than Work Together’s competitors.
- Relationships: Having lived in the community for 25 years, Dustin knows many of the local leaders, newspapers and other influences. Furthermore, he will be able to draw from his ties to the community in order to build up a list of loyal and satisfied clients.
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Financial Highlights
Work Together is currently seeking $500,000 to launch. The capital will be used for funding capital expenditures and location build-out, hiring initial employees, and working capital. Specifically, these funds will be used as follows:
- Office Design/Build: $200,000
- Marketing and Advertising: $50,000
- Inventory and Supplies: $50,000
- Three Months Of Overhead Expenses (Rent, Salaries, Utilities): $100,000
- Working Capital: $100,000
The following graph outlines the pro forma financial projections for Work Together.
Company Overview
Who is Work Together?
Work Together is a new coworking space located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The space will provide a comfortable and clean setting for professionals of all industries to work in. Professionals who are interested in renting our offices can rent a private office, conference room, or a shared space depending on their needs. They can also rent offices by the day or at a monthly rate. No matter the type of office they rent or the length of their lease, all of our clients are guaranteed a clean, respectful, and professional setting for them to work in.
Work Together is led and founded by Dustin James. Dustin has been a commercial broker for ten years, and has seen an increasing demand in flexible coworking spaces. Since this is an increasing need in a world that is offering more remote and flexible working options, Dustin has decided to specialize in leasing coworking spaces to meet the working needs of the professionals and entrepreneurs of the Las Vegas area.
Work Together History
Dustin incorporated Work Together as an S-Corporation on May 1st, 2023. The company is currently being run out of Dustin’s home office but will move to a commercial location once the lease has been finalized. Dustin has also identified several office locations to lease and turn into coworking spaces.
Since incorporation, Work Together has achieved the following milestones:
- Found a location for the main office and signed a letter of intent to lease it.
- Developed the company’s branding image, social media, and website.
- Began recruiting key staff.
Work Together Services
Work Together provides several offices for professionals to work in. Clients who are interested in renting our offices, can rent private offices, conference rooms, or shared spaces. They can also rent these spaces at a daily rate or monthly rate, depending on their needs.
Industry Analysis
The evolution of the coworking space concept has grown exponentially over the past ten years. According to Mordor Intelligence, over the next five years, the coworking space industry will grow at a CAGR of 11%. Several factors will contribute to this growth, as industry reports suggest:
- Higher costs associated with land acquisition and building
- Higher costs for individual office build-outs
- Higher costs for building materials overall
- Increased demand for “team or group community spaces”
- Increased purpose in resource “sustainability”
- Increased goal to minimize expenditures across the board
At the same time, as noted by Work Together, the coworking space will need to innovate more spatial designs and layouts for teams or groups that require collaboration. The team or group concept is now dominating the business world and it is anticipated that it will continue to do so for many years to come.
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Customer Analysis
Demographic Profile of Target Market
The clients of Work Together are typically business owners, investors, business executives, and realtors seeking flexible work spaces in the Las Vegas area. Some clients will just need space for themselves, while others will need space for a small team of up to 15 people. Work Together will offer a variety of office space options to satisfy this diverse demographic.
The demographics of Las Vegas, Nevada are as follows:
| Total | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,680,988 | 100% |
| Male | 838,675 | 49.9% |
| Female | 842,313 | 50.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 114,872 | 6.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 273,588 | 16.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 235,946 | 14.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 210,256 | 12.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 105,057 | 6.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 87,484 | 5.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 116,878 | 7.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 52,524 | 3.1% |
Customer Segmentation
Work Together will primarily target the following customer profiles:
- Entrepreneurs
- Remote workers
- Small teams and companies
Competitive Analysis
Direct and Indirect Competitors
Work Together will face competition from other companies with similar business profiles. A description of each competitor company is below.
King & Hartfield Group
King & Hartfield is a commercial broker that designs coworking spaces for small and large organizations. These rentals are on an annual basis, and they rarely allow for monthly or temporary leases. Since many professionals and teams need accommodations that are more flexible than this, we expect many local professionals to seek out our more flexible lease options.
Clarkson Coworking Connections
Clarkson provides temporary coworking offices for professionals who only need to rent offices for a few days or weeks at a time. They are specifically designed for entrepreneurs, artists, and others who only need a private space for temporary projects. Since Clarkson Coworking Connections does not offer more permanent services, many professionals and teams will seek out our offices for monthly or annual rentals.
Moss & Associates
This company has been in existence for five years and has created a short list of successful coworking space build outs. The company does not design or build out space for more than six people, working from the platform that too many people in community spaces are not beneficial to their clients. Given this limit, Work Together is positioned to succeed in the larger projects and teams that need coworking accommodations.
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Competitive Advantage
Work Together offers several advantages over its competition. Those advantages are:
- Location: Work Together’s location is near the center of town and is convenient to access for all commuters and nearby residents. It’s visible from the street with many working professionals walking to and from work on a daily basis, giving passersby a direct look at our offices.
- Client-oriented service: Work Together will have a full-time assistant to primarily keep in contact with clients and answer their everyday questions.
- Management: Dustin has been extremely successful working in the real estate sector and will be able to use his previous experience to better assist his clients. His unique qualifications will serve customers in a much more sophisticated manner than Work Together’s competitors.
- Relationships: Having lived in the community for 25 years, Dustin knows many of the local leaders, newspapers and other influences. Furthermore, he will be able to draw from his ties to the community in order to build up a list of loyal and satisfied clients.
Marketing Plan
Brand & Value Proposition
Work Together will offer the unique value proposition to its clientele:
- Quiet and clean office spaces
- Affordable daily and monthly rates
- Client-focused services, where the company’s interests are aligned with the customer
- Service built on long-term relationships and personal attention
Promotions Strategy
The promotions strategy for Work Together are as follows:
Social Media
Dustin James will create the company’s social media accounts and invest in ads on all social media platforms. The company will use targeted marketing to appeal to our target demographics.
Website
Work Together will develop a professional website that showcases pictures of the office spaces we provide. It will also invest in SEO so that the company’s website will appear at the top of search engine results.
Billboard Advertising
We will drive attention toward Work Together by leasing a billboard alongside major highways. Advertising on heavily traveled commute routes is an opportunity to alert large numbers of individuals who are in need of flexible working options.
Publications
The company will also invest in advertising in selected local and national publications such as professional magazines, newspapers, and other publications to build brand awareness and draw in new customers.
Pricing
Work Together will charge moderate rates for its coworking spaces so clients feel they are getting a great value when renting out our offices.
Operations Plan
The following will be the operations plan for Work Together.
Operation Functions:
- Dustin James will be the President of Work Together. He will oversee the general operations of the organization, rent out offices to clients, and hire and train all staff. Over the next several months, Dustin will focus on hiring the following staff:
- A full time Administrative Assistant who will manage the company website and listings and assist clients with their questions and concerns.
- A Director of Marketing who will run and manage all marketing and advertising efforts.
- Janitorial staff to ensure that the offices are in clean and perfect condition every day.
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Milestones:
Work Together aims to achieve the following goals in the next six months.
- 6/1/202X – Finalize lease agreement
- 7/1/202X – Design and Build Out Underway
- 8/1/202X – Design and Build Out Completed
- 9/1/202X – Hire and Train Staff
- 10/1/202X – Grand Opening
- 11/1/202X – Reach Break-Even
Management Team
Work Together is led and founded by Dustin James. Dustin has been a commercial broker for ten years, and has seen an increasing demand in flexible coworking spaces. Since this is an increasing need in a world that is offering more remote and flexible working options, Dustin has decided to specialize in leasing coworking spaces to meet the working needs of the professionals and entrepreneurs of the Las Vegas area. His experience in the real estate industry and his connections to local leaders will ensure Work Together’s success.
Financial Plan
Key Revenue & Costs
The key revenues for Work Together will come from charging clients for the offices they rent from us.
The major cost drivers include labor expenses, cleaning expenses, rent, utilities, supplies, and marketing expenses.
Funding Requirements and Use of Funds
Work Together is currently seeking $500,000 to launch. The capital will be used for funding capital expenditures and location build-out, hiring initial employees, and working capital. Specifically, these funds will be used as follows:
- Office Design/Build: $200,000
- Marketing and Advertising: $50,000
- Inventory and Supplies: $50,000
- Three Months Of Overhead Expenses (Rent, Salaries, Utilities): $100,000
- Working Capital: $100,000
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Key Assumptions
The following table outlines the key assumptions required in order to achieve the revenue and cost numbers in the financials and pay off the business loan.
- Number of clients per month:
- Year 1: 20
- Year 2: 40
- Year 3: 60
- Year 4: 80
- Year 5: 100
- Annual lease: $150,000
Financial Projections
Income Statement
| FY 1 | FY 2 | FY 3 | FY 4 | FY 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | ||||||
| Total Revenues | $360,000 | $793,728 | $875,006 | $964,606 | $1,063,382 | |
| Expenses & Costs | ||||||
| Cost of goods sold | $64,800 | $142,871 | $157,501 | $173,629 | $191,409 | |
| Lease | $50,000 | $51,250 | $52,531 | $53,845 | $55,191 | |
| Marketing | $10,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 | |
| Salaries | $157,015 | $214,030 | $235,968 | $247,766 | $260,155 | |
| Initial expenditure | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Expenses & Costs | $291,815 | $416,151 | $454,000 | $483,240 | $514,754 | |
| EBITDA | $68,185 | $377,577 | $421,005 | $481,366 | $548,628 | |
| Depreciation | $27,160 | $27,160 | $27,160 | $27,160 | $27,160 | |
| EBIT | $41,025 | $350,417 | $393,845 | $454,206 | $521,468 | |
| Interest | $23,462 | $20,529 | $17,596 | $14,664 | $11,731 | |
| PRETAX INCOME | $17,563 | $329,888 | $376,249 | $439,543 | $509,737 | |
| Net Operating Loss | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Use of Net Operating Loss | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Taxable Income | $17,563 | $329,888 | $376,249 | $439,543 | $509,737 | |
| Income Tax Expense | $6,147 | $115,461 | $131,687 | $153,840 | $178,408 | |
| NET INCOME | $11,416 | $214,427 | $244,562 | $285,703 | $331,329 |
Balance Sheet
| FY 1 | FY 2 | FY 3 | FY 4 | FY 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||||
| Cash | $154,257 | $348,760 | $573,195 | $838,550 | $1,149,286 | |
| Accounts receivable | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Inventory | $30,000 | $33,072 | $36,459 | $40,192 | $44,308 | |
| Total Current Assets | $184,257 | $381,832 | $609,654 | $878,742 | $1,193,594 | |
| Fixed assets | $180,950 | $180,950 | $180,950 | $180,950 | $180,950 | |
| Depreciation | $27,160 | $54,320 | $81,480 | $108,640 | $135,800 | |
| Net fixed assets | $153,790 | $126,630 | $99,470 | $72,310 | $45,150 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS | $338,047 | $508,462 | $709,124 | $951,052 | $1,238,744 | |
| LIABILITIES & EQUITY | ||||||
| Debt | $315,831 | $270,713 | $225,594 | $180,475 | $135,356 | |
| Accounts payable | $10,800 | $11,906 | $13,125 | $14,469 | $15,951 | |
| Total Liability | $326,631 | $282,618 | $238,719 | $194,944 | $151,307 | |
| Share Capital | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Retained earnings | $11,416 | $225,843 | $470,405 | $756,108 | $1,087,437 | |
| Total Equity | $11,416 | $225,843 | $470,405 | $756,108 | $1,087,437 | |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY | $338,047 | $508,462 | $709,124 | $951,052 | $1,238,744 |
Cash Flow Statement
| FY 1 | FY 2 | FY 3 | FY 4 | FY 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS | ||||||
| Net Income (Loss) | $11,416 | $214,427 | $244,562 | $285,703 | $331,329 | |
| Change in working capital | ($19,200) | ($1,966) | ($2,167) | ($2,389) | ($2,634) | |
| Depreciation | $27,160 | $27,160 | $27,160 | $27,160 | $27,160 | |
| Net Cash Flow from Operations | $19,376 | $239,621 | $269,554 | $310,473 | $355,855 | |
| CASH FLOW FROM INVESTMENTS | ||||||
| Investment | ($180,950) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Net Cash Flow from Investments | ($180,950) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING | ||||||
| Cash from equity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cash from debt | $315,831 | ($45,119) | ($45,119) | ($45,119) | ($45,119) | |
| Net Cash Flow from Financing | $315,831 | ($45,119) | ($45,119) | ($45,119) | ($45,119) | |
| Net Cash Flow | $154,257 | $194,502 | $224,436 | $265,355 | $310,736 | |
| Cash at Beginning of Period | $0 | $154,257 | $348,760 | $573,195 | $838,550 | |
| Cash at End of Period | $154,257 | $348,760 | $573,195 | $838,550 | $1,149,286 |
Coworking Space Business Plan FAQs
A coworking space business plan is a plan to start and/or grow your coworking space business. Among other things, it outlines your business concept, identifies your target customers, presents your marketing plan and details your financial projections.
There are a number of different kinds of coworking space businesses, some examples include: Industry specialized coworking space, Business incubator, Private coworking space, and Open coworking space.
Coworking Space businesses are often funded through small business loans. Personal savings, credit card financing and angel investors are also popular forms of funding.
Starting a coworking space business can be an exciting endeavor. Having a clear roadmap of the steps to start a business will help you stay focused on your goals and get started faster.
1. Develop A Coworking Space Business Plan - The first step in starting a business is to create a detailed coworking space business plan that outlines all aspects of the venture. This should include potential market size and target customers, the services or products you will offer, pricing strategies and a detailed financial forecast.
2. Choose Your Legal Structure - It's important to select an appropriate legal entity for your coworking space business. This could be a limited liability company (LLC), corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship. Each type has its own benefits and drawbacks so it’s important to do research and choose wisely so that your coworking space business is in compliance with local laws.
3. Register Your Coworking Space Business - Once you have chosen a legal structure, the next step is to register your coworking space business with the government or state where you’re operating from. This includes obtaining licenses and permits as required by federal, state, and local laws.
4. Identify Financing Options - It’s likely that you’ll need some capital to start your coworking space business, so take some time to identify what financing options are available such as bank loans, investor funding, grants, or crowdfunding platforms.
5. Choose a Location - Whether you plan on operating out of a physical location or not, you should always have an idea of where you’ll be based should it become necessary in the future as well as what kind of space would be suitable for your operations.
6. Hire Employees - There are several ways to find qualified employees including job boards like LinkedIn or Indeed as well as hiring agencies if needed – depending on what type of employees you need it might also be more effective to reach out directly through networking events.
7. Acquire Necessary Coworking Space Equipment & Supplies - In order to start your coworking space business, you'll need to purchase all of the necessary equipment and supplies to run a successful operation.
8. Market & Promote Your Business - Once you have all the necessary pieces in place, it’s time to start promoting and marketing your coworking space business. This includes creating a website, utilizing social media platforms like Facebook or Twitter, and having an effective Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategy. You should also consider traditional marketing techniques such as radio or print advertising.