So, you have decided to strike out on your own as a freelance worker or are doing some work on the side. Hopefully you have some work to get done and have decided to make Freelance York your working home to do that. We’re happy to have you here. You might be asking yourself just what should you bring with you when you come in? We can help you with that.
For Work
You are coming to Freelance York to get work done, so you will want to bring everything that you need to get your work done. That means your laptop and other things like a mouse for it, your external hard drive and some headphones. While other Freelance York members are respectful about noise it can get a bit noisy at times here as other freelancers conduct business or the event space is put to use. We have a printer available for use for members as well as high speed wi-fi and many other pieces of technology available for your use.
It also would not hurt to have a good ol’ fashioned notepad and pencil or pen. You may need to make some notes and this is still the easiest way to do so, be it meeting with a client or just sitting down and brainstorming ideas. Just make sure you can read your own handwriting.
Power
You might be here for awhile. Hopefully that means that you have lots of work that you need to get done. Don’t forget chargers for any of your devices like your phone so you can keep them fully charged while you are here. The last thing you want to do is to have one of your devices run out of power while you are working. It is easy to forget about this but so inconvenient when it happens.
Food
At Freelance York we have snacks available for our members but the quantity can vary at times and you may just like something else. Or you might be here for a full day and will need to eat lunch or dinner while you are here. There are some great restaurants in the area (and many deliver) but nothing is easier on the wallet than making it yourself. The last thing that you want to do is to be hungry while working so take a break and have a snack.
We have a refrigerator to store your food in and a microwave or toaster oven to warm it up when the time comes to enjoy a meal. You can stay full and keep working because there is nothing worse than working on an empty stomach. Don’t forget a water bottle as well so you can stay hydrated. You may also want to bring a toothbrush or toothpaste or some breath mints with you as well but that’s up to you.
Comfort
Since you might be working here for awhile your comfort is key. We have office chairs to use or you can bring your own comfy chair if you want. If you like a lamp to use feel free to bring your own. They can be much easier on the eyes and make your working experience just a bit more pleasant especially if you are here after hours.
Working in comfortable clothes is also a plus. We try to keep the temperature comfortable and constant for everyone but that may not always be possible, especially in the winter time. Having a sweater or sweatshirt to put on and keep warm can be a major plus. No one wants to freeze while working.
Promote Yourself
Last, don’t forget to bring something that you can give to others to promote yourself like business cards. These can open up doors for you now and in the future so bring them. Who knows, the person sitting next to you might need the service that you have to offer or know someone who does. If you need to have cards made Freelance York can help you with that as well.
There might be other things that you want to bring with you, just to make Freelance York feel more like home. Bring a picture of your kids or loved ones or bring your own coffee mug or just bring a smile and a positive attitude. The journey of entrepreneurship can start at Freelance York. We’ll see you soon!