I use the mix strategy of having full-time and hot desk options. Just as Alex mentioned this is for cultural and financial reasons because the consistency of full-time members helps make people feel comfortable here. I would like to see a 25% to 33% mix of full-timers with hot desking, but that number is always adjustable (likely lowered) because I love the extra energy of hot desks. For financial reasons I charge a premium for full-time desks at twice the rate of a 3 day/week hot desking membership at $350.
Geoff, take a careful look at the design of your space and see if adding a permanent desk is possible. If so, I would recommend it. If you charge them for it and the energy is good than they will most likely use it and the dead space problem may not be as big of a problem as you imagine. Craig Creative Density -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.