In recent years the rise of flexible working has turned the concept of ‘the office’ on its head.
And for tech innovators and entrepreneurs, a workspace can mean many different things.
One thing that’s clear is that everyone values flexibility and collaboration when it comes to having a fulfilling, productive and enjoyable environment to work in.
This is where Digital Jersey’s permanent rented desk space service comes in – a suite of affordable desks and cutting-edge workspaces right in the heart of Jersey’s digital hub, that provides an attractive solution for those looking for a unique space to launch, tailor and build their digital business.
Over recent years, it’s a solution that has become an appealing option for a growing number of digital entrepreneurs and innovators – embedding them in the island’s digital community and giving access to a wide range of in-house facilities, 24/7.
Phil Cuming, Co-Founder of Salesforce specialist business Comnexa uses the facility, and has found the flexibility offered by the space to be a great fit for him and his business: “We are by nature a business that is used to working dynamically and remotely. We found we just didn’t need a large office space for our team all the time – most of our technical experts work remotely or on-site with clients, whilst our senior team travels a lot.
“However, I still wanted some sort of permanent office base and for me having a Digital Jersey desk gives me the best of both worlds – the ability to have a fully functional desk space to call my own, where I can leave my things securely, but without the ties and cost you get with having a standalone office.”
Darren Fell, Founder of online accounting solution provider Crunch, agrees. He moved to Jersey after the pandemic and continues to successfully lead his business, which is largely UK-centric, from Jersey.
“It’s a facility that suits me down to the ground,” he says. “I like to split my time between working from home when I feel like it, whilst also having the option of an office set up when I could benefit from a change of scenery.
“I’m regularly speaking to my teams in the UK,” he adds. “But it’s good to have some human interaction around me too, with people from outside the business. The Digital Jersey desk space offers a really flexible alternative in that sense.”
Based at the heart of Jersey’s tech community, the space offers a range of meeting rooms and event spaces, catering for up to 40 people, with access to equipment such as Smart TVs and video conferencing.
“It’s a real bonus when I need to host people as I can use the Digital Jersey Hub at no extra cost,” says Phil. “We use the meeting and event rooms frequently. The quality of the screens and kit makes it the perfect facility for the sort of events we put on.”
The quality of the infrastructure is important to Darren too, who needs to be in constant video communication with his teams in the UK.
“I’m really reliant on having a good digital infrastructure,” he says. “The connectivity and facilities really are top notch and having access to the meeting pods is incredibly useful too, for when I need a slightly more private space.”
Collaboration
Overall, the Digital Jersey space aims to create an atmosphere that is progressive, positive and productive, aimed at enabling success and facilitating collaboration – aided by the free tea and coffee available to everyone who uses the facilities. It’s a recipe that is already helping digital entrepreneurs to thrive, like Natalie Parker of IoT business Wireless Logic.
“I tend to split my time between working from home and in Digital Jersey’s space,” she explains. “There are a great bunch of other individuals who use the workspace too, which really helps to create a sense of community amongst those using the space, creating the potential for new partnerships and opportunities.
“It also gives me a sense of routine. Knowing it’s secure and that it’s ok to leave things out without having to pack up every time you leave is a really practical solution.”
It’s a sentiment echoed by Darren. “So far, my experience is that it is entirely possible to lead a business remotely, if you have the right environment, tools and facilities at your disposal,” adds Darren. “The Digital Jersey desk space offers all of those things – plus it’s great for bringing together a range of different people, providing a fantastic environment for networking and collaborating.”
Ultimately, being plugged into a digital business environment that can provide inspiration, connections and opportunities should be an attractive prospect for any digital innovator.
“When you look around and see all the interesting tech roles around the place, it really does remind you just how innovative a place Jersey is,” says Phil.
You can read more here about how you could take your business to the next level by using the Digital Jersey permanent rented desk space.
