Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Fuquay Coworking by Empowered Ideas

Fuquay Coworking, by Empowered Ideas, is a creative coworking space designed for local entrepreneurs — by entrepreneurs. Our mission is to foster creative entrepreneurial development through a creative environment, resources, and access to business services successful entrepreneurs need. We bring the resources and knowledge of enterprise business to local small business owners, in a safe and pressure-free environment, and without the need to invest in expensive office space and equipment.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Coworking 101

What is Coworking?

Collaborative Working (“Coworking”) is a global movement that is helping today’s generation of entrepreneurs and creators to realize their vision through collaborative efforts in shared creative spaces.

Members are part of a community of like-minded individuals, startup businesses, and nonprofits. Physical and technological resources are shared, including the invaluable ideas, expertise, and knowledge among the membership.

Businesses, nonprofits, designers, and freelancers utilize coworking spaces to reduce overhead costs associated with traditional office environments.

Collaborative Community of Creators

A vital aspect of any coworking community, is the creative caliber of the members within it. Fuquay Coworking is committed to diversifying our community of entrepreneurs. Good ideas come from open-minded entrepreneurs, but great ideas are the ones enhanced through the feedback and expertise of other creators.

Coworking vs. Traditional Office Space

Coworking Space

Definitely

$25/day

$165

$175

$600 – $875 /mo.

Included

Yes

Vs.

Creative Space for Collaboration

Single Day Office Access

3-Days a Week Office Space Access

24/7 Shared Office Space Access

Private Office Suite

Common Office Areas

Break Room

Game Room / Lounge

Business Class High Speed Data

802.11 a/b/g/n WIFI Network

Mono Laser & Inkjet Color Printers

Konica Minolta BizHub 501 Printer

Fax Communications

Lamination Machine

Product Photography Kits

Loaner Laptops

Mailbox Services

CAM (Common Area Maintenance)

Utilities (Water / Power / Heat)

Access to Creative Business Services

Traditional Office

$650 – $1200+ /mo.

$250-$400+ /mo.

Yes

Varies

N/A

Why Fuquay Coworking?

Is My First Visit Truly Free?

Yes. While coworking has caught on like a wildfire across the globe, there any still many communities that have never experienced a coworking environment. New visitors are welcome to a complimentary Day Pass to work at our space for a first-hand experience of what it’s all about.

What Is A “Shared Desk?”

Members have several options in regards to working areas. “Shared Desks,” are communal desks available for members to use as they please. If you see an unoccupied desk, you’re welcome to use it.

What Is A “Dedicated Desk?”

Unlike “Shared Desks,” Dedicated Desks are desks that are assigned to specific members. These members are also provided with a private whiteboard and filing cabinet.

What Is A “Dedicated Office Suite?”

Office suites are unfurnished private offices ranging from 80 to 170 sq ft, and provide those members with a secure and private working area while still being able to enjoy the amenities, common areas, and collaborative nature of the coworking space.

What Should I Bring?

Our members come from a variety of industries, sectors, and professions. We provide the collaborative space and office technology to help you enhance your productivity. Members should bring the necessary items you’ll need to be productive in your work, and within reason.

Love Whiteboards? We Do Too!

Fuquay Coworking features several large whiteboards available for members to use to enhance their creative processes. “Dedicated Desk” members will also be provided with private whiteboards.

Member Discounts

Fuquay Coworking members enjoy special discounts available through partnerships with local businesses and restaurants.

Why Is There A Game Room & Lounge?

When we set off on our mission to bring the creative and collaboration-rich environments of Research Triangle Park (and Silicon Valley) to Southern Wake County, we wanted to make it unique and fun. Having been invited to exciting offices like Google, we wanted to have a place where our members could go to unwind between projects.

What’s It Like to Work Here?

Our members believe in working hard and producing quality products and services, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun while doing it. The coworking spaces are relaxed and comfortable areas with just the right amount of ambient sound to break up the silence.

Members enjoy the shared creativity from other members, and during the lunch hour, can often be found competing against each other over a few friendly video game matches, or an intense round of board games and/or chess.

Our community of entrepreneurs and creators share the vision and commitment to a work-space that inspires instead of hinders the creative process.

Parking

Plenty of parking is available on all sides of the building, and is free. No parking passes are needed. Handicap parking is available in the front and rear areas of the building.

Handicap Accessibility

Fuquay Coworking is fully handicap accessible. Restrooms are available on the lower and upper level of the building, and there are elevators, if needed.