Getting High
The desks are in and the network is on. We’ve public liability, professional liability, employers liability and we’ve moved into our new offices at The High House in Newbury.
Cameron Moll inspired us with his article Farewell to freelancing: Final lessons learned in which he suggests that not getting office space within a year of launch is a mistake. Several of my associates are confused as to why we need space when most of what we achieve could be accomplished in front of the wood stove at home. But ask yourself this: would you be keen to collaborate if you had to do it in someone’s spare room? I don’t think I would - it’s not a neutral space.
Although the business is modest by agency standards, the decision to take an office has the benefit of separating work and home life. Further, the addition of a few desks and some appropriate insurances gives us a little more scope for staffing, accommodating contractors, meeting with our clients and expanding our modest venture. I am pleased to say there’s work on the books and more in the pipe, so an office is asset rather than millstone. What’s more - I get to meet with former colleagues for lunch whenever I like and a measure of sanity is re-established.
Drop by anytime you like – the door is open and the coffee is on.
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