Office Space
Here's what's new in the world of flexible office space
From tips to transforming your space into a coworking office to the launch of brand new serviced offices, Rubberdesk will be bringing you weekly ideas and coworking content to keep you in the loop of this ever-evolving industry!
Have you asked your coworkers if they're OK?
Tuesday, 28th July 2020 | Blog, The Sharing Economy
When was the last time you asked someone if they were okay? This year has been particularly difficult for most of us, with some learning to adjust to remote working, to those who have become unemployed. In both cases, our mental wellbeing h … Read more
5 ways to attract and retain staff in the age of flexible work
Monday, 20th July 2020 | Blog, Everything Else, The Sharing Economy
The standard 9-5 work day is fast becoming a thing of the past. Your needs as a business owner have changed, the needs of the customers have changed, and of course, your employees’ needs have also changed. With millennials expected to make … Read more
Manly's Newest Coworking Space
Thursday, 2nd July 2020 | The Sharing Economy
If you're on the search for flexible office space in Manly, look no further than this brand new Wotso location. With the choice of coworking desks, private offices, or meeting rooms - you'll find the right office solution for you. If this i … Read more
Turnkey Office Space for Construction Industry Tender Process
Monday, 29th June 2020 | Office Space
Long before ground is broken on any construction or civil engineering project, there's the tender process. The sheer size of projects being worked on present unique challenges to the construction industry from the bidding and tender process … Read more
Flexible office market update
Thursday, 14th May 2020 | Office Space
Flex in uncertain times We’re in the midst of the world’s biggest flexible working experiment, and as businesses grapple with the technical and social challenges presented, there is no doubt that there will be long term changes to the wa … Read more
How to seperate Work from Home
Thursday, 7th May 2020 | The Sharing Economy
Have you ever spent hours obsessing over incomplete work tasks, anxiously worrying about the future or even second-guessing decisions that you made? Many of us have been there, and many of us will continue to experience these feelings. One … Read more
Offices that will inspire you to transform your home office
Thursday, 23rd April 2020 | Blog, The Sharing Economy
Add some life to your home office setting As part of social distancing and flattening the curve, those who can work from home have been encouraged to do so. Resultantly, it's meant we've had to adjust to a new way of working. Whilst remote … Read more
The Eco Friendly Office Guide
Wednesday, 22nd April 2020 | Everything Else, The Sharing Economy
We recently had an office discussion involving the question, "What do we do with our used ink cartridges?" No one in our office seemed to know which led us to do some research. This is what we found. Printer Cartridges thrown into landfill … Read more
Rubberdesk's 5 Tips to Managing a Virtual Team
Thursday, 26th March 2020 | Office Space
As the current pandemic has accelerated the work from home movement, team members are now working remotely and are learning to adjust to a new way of life and work. Whilst it may seem like a huge change for most, working remotely isn't a new … Read more
Tips to survive working remotely
Tuesday, 17th March 2020 | Blog
As an early adopter of remote working - I serviced many of my clients in North America while living in Australia in the late 90s - I’ve become accustomed to working in almost any location or environment. However, if you’re just starting out … Read more
Flexible offices as part of a contingency plan
Monday, 16th March 2020 | Blog
As the impact of the Corona Virus hits, businesses are faced with the extraordinary situation of sending staff home and trying to manage containment while running as close to "business-as-normal" as possible. The situation is developing dail … Read more
How to beat the dreaded 'afternoon slump'
Tuesday, 3rd March 2020 | Blog
You feel it, I feel it, our entire coworking office feels it. By the time 3 pm has rolled around, our energy levels are plummeting. We're getting fidgety, it's hard to focus on our screens and we realise that the dreaded '3 pm-itis', also kn … Read more
Christie Spaces: 3 Spring Street
Tuesday, 18th February 2020 | Blog
So your line of work requires you to be right in the hustle and bustle of the Sydney CBD? You either love it or hate it, and your office environment plays a huge role in determining which end of the spectrum you're at. Sitting in a dull offi … Read more
The most gorgeous offices in Sydney's inner city suburbs
Wednesday, 12th February 2020 | Blog
Whilst working in the CBD has many perks, there is also a downside. Office prices are often higher, the size of offices can be smaller, and the chaos of the city is 24/7. That's why taking a desk or office in an inner-city suburb such as Sur … Read more
How to make the most of working in a coworking space
Tuesday, 11th February 2020 | Blog, How To, The Sharing Economy
So you've decided to rent some desk space in a coworking office. Whether you're on your own or part of a team, get ready to enjoy all the benefits coworking has to offer. To help make the most of what's available, here are a few consideratio … Read more
Waterfront working in Barangaroo
Tuesday, 4th February 2020 | Blog
Picture this, it's Monday morning and you're embarking on your journey to work. Instead of the chaos of city drivers, the honking of buses, taxis and everything else you now get to appreciate the quiet streets of the city, where heritage bui … Read more
Find the best office in North Sydney
Tuesday, 28th January 2020 | Blog, Looking for Office Space
North Sydney is a unique CBD popular to Australia’s leading consultancy, finance, technology, and resources firms. With a strong coworking presence, big-time operators such as WeWork, Compass and Victory Offices have established multi-level … Read more
Coworking in Adelaide: your guide to finding the best office
Tuesday, 21st January 2020 | Everything Else, The Sharing Economy
Adelaide's coworking scene is continuing to quickly evolve to match the changing nature of businesses and how people work. Like other major Australian cities, there are office space solutions available for any sized team, budget or location. … Read more
Perth's top coworking and private office space
Thursday, 16th January 2020 | Looking for Office Space
On the search for office space in Perth but don't know where to start? With hundreds of coworking desks and offices available, it can be difficult deciding what space will work for you. The process of finding the right office goes far beyon … Read more
5 ways to motivate your team throughout the year
Wednesday, 8th January 2020 | Blog, The Sharing Economy
2020 has well and truly begun and after a well-deserved break it can be hard getting back into the swing of things. The first few weeks often consist of planning, goal setting, resolutions and holiday recovery. This is why it's more importan … Read more
Rubberdesk in review, 2019
Wednesday, 18th December 2019 | Blog
2019 was a huge year for the Rubberdesk team. As a growing business we expanded our team, formed a joint venture partnership, helped thousands of customers on their search for office space and so much more. With the New Year approaching, we … Read more
Brisbane's top 10 coworking and private offices
Tuesday, 17th December 2019 | Looking for Office Space
If you're on the search for office space in Brisbane, we're here to help guide you on your journey! Bringing you our top 10 favourite spaces, ranging from well known coworking operators, to the smaller boutique spaces - we've got something f … Read more
Melbourne's best coworking and offices to rent
Wednesday, 11th December 2019 | Looking for Office Space, The Sharing Economy
It's pretty common knowledge that Melbourne is home to some of Australia's most vibrant music events, cultural festivals, nightlife, restaurants, shopping outlets and a booming coffee culture. On the lesser known side of things, Melbourne is … Read more
The best coworking and private offices in Sydney
Wednesday, 4th December 2019 | The Sharing Economy
On the search for flexible office space in Sydney? Then you've come to the right place! Whether you're needing a desk in a coworking space or an office for larger teams, we've got plenty of options to suit. Working in Sydney comes along with … Read more
Local social enterprise SEVENmile launches coworking space
Wednesday, 2nd October 2019 | How To, Looking for Office Space, The Sharing Economy
Sydney's Northern Beaches has a brand new coworking space perfect for likeminded businesses needing a convenient place to work. Launched by a community based social enterprise, SEVENmile Venture Lab has taken on Seaforth Village Community ce … Read more
Rubberdesk's newest coworking and private offices
Monday, 16th September 2019 | How To
Here at Rubberdesk, we want to help you find the best office solution for your business! We know that every business is unique and that's why with over 2000 listings across Australia, finding the right home for your business has never been e … Read more
Turn your office into a coworking space with these 5 easy steps
Monday, 9th September 2019 | Everything Else, The Sharing Economy
Why are businesses renting desks in a shared office? Businesses love renting shared office space as it saves them managing their own offices, locking in for 3 year leases and tying up capital with bonds and advances. In many cases it also g … Read more
Rubberdesk's top 20 offices across Australia
Thursday, 29th August 2019 | Everything Else
Starting your search for flexible office space? You've come to the right place! With hundreds of businesses sharing their spare desks and offices on Rubberdesk, we have everything from professional corporate offices, to funky creative hubs. … Read more
Flexible office space perfect for teams of 20
Tuesday, 6th August 2019 | The Sharing Economy
To be successful, your business needs to be agile, efficient and flexible - so why not work in an office that matches your needs? For small businesses of up to 20 people, a couple of new hires can be a big deal relative to the size of the c … Read more
How to Rent Out
Wednesday, 5th December 2018 | How To, The Sharing Economy
Whether you already have an office or are looking at renting an office for your growing team - this is for you. Businesses just like yours are growing, managing costs and creating fantastic places to work that motivate their staff - and it's … Read more
21 Essential Business Tools For Starting A Business
Tuesday, 23rd October 2018 | Blog
Email GSuite Google have a suite of products under their GSuite platform which include email hosting, document management and collaboration tools including calendar and all for as little as $5 a month per user. It’s super easy to set up an … Read more
5 Steps to Renting Out Your Spare Office Space
Monday, 15th October 2018 | How To
How To Find The Perfect Tenant For Your Office Space [ Or How to Get the Right Bums on Seats ] Here’s 5 things you can do to help rent your spare office space to an individual or business looking for offices. 5 Point Checklist to Succes … Read more
Should I Sublease or Licence My Spare Office Space?
Tuesday, 11th September 2018 | Office Space
Whether you’ve moved into an office that you plan to grow into or if you’ve downsized and have spare desks and offices in your building – you’ve got spare office space – a valuable commodity. Remember: Spare Desks = The Perfect Coworkin … Read more
Stop! You Don't Have to Take a Three Year Lease
Sunday, 18th March 2018 | How To
The Traditional Leasing Model is Changing Leasing is tough It's easy to get spooked looking at longterm leases. When you look around at commercial office space you quickly notice a couple of things: there's not much of it out there and … Read more
How To Turn Your Spare Office Space Into A Coworking Office
Tuesday, 20th February 2018 | Office Space
While Coworking spaces make the headlines with multibillion dollar valuations, there’s a staggering $2bn worth of unused office space in regular offices in Australia. Rubberdesk has helped businesses share and earn from their spare office s … Read more
Coworking Australia Facebook Group Rules
Tuesday, 24th October 2017 | Everything Else
co-working ˈkəʊwəːkɪŋ noun: coworking 1. The use of an office or other working environment by people who are self-employed or working for different employers, typically so as to share equipment, ideas, and knowledge. (We dropped the hy … Read more
The Perfect Freelancer Office To Rent
Wednesday, 20th September 2017 | Looking for Office Space
It’s understandable that those who work alone, don’t want to be alone and look to managed or serviced offices. However, when you rent desk space for one, there are some interesting choices out there. So what are the options for Freelancers l … Read more
Top 5 Reasons To Share And Rent Office Space
Monday, 14th August 2017 | The Sharing Economy
And with an increasing number of entrepreneurs, freelancers, soloists and small businesses looking for office space by the month, it’s a market that’s flourishing. For many freelancers and small businesses the lines between home and office … Read more
$2 Billion in Empty Desk and Office Space Ready To Share!
Sunday, 2nd July 2017 | The Sharing Economy
There are over 2 million listings on Airbnb, homes shared with owners earning money from what would otherwise be under-utilised space. Now, businesses are eyeing up empty desk and office space so that they too can earn by sharing their unus … Read more
The Sharing Economy: Changing How We Work
Monday, 12th June 2017 | The Sharing Economy
Innovations in technology combined with disruptive platforms and the sharing economy for everything from shared office space to shared transport are changing the way we work, live and ultimately the way our cities and transport infrastructur … Read more
So I Started A Site For Shared Office Space
Wednesday, 31st May 2017 | The Sharing Economy
I know what the world needs! A site for shared office space, where regular businesses can share their spare desks and offices with other businesses. Well, I would say that – I started one. Here’s my story… It started over dinner with my w … Read more
