Cove is one of several coworking offerings in the DC area that serve those who don’t need a daily office, but need somewhere besides their couch to boost productivity. According to these stats from Global Workplace Analytics, teleworking has jumped almost 80% since 2005. As of 2013, 2.6% of the US workforce teleworks most, if not all of the time. That might not seem like a very high percentage, but it accounts for 3.3 million people. Also, 47% of federal workers have the option to telework, and last I checked, DC has a few of those. This makes DC one of the most popular regions for teleworking. Another advantage of coworking spaces like Cove is the chance to work with like-minded folk. These spaces are popular among millennial and those who work for startups, since permanent offices cost a lot more money. Cove memberships start at as little as $32 per month per person and guarantee reliable wifi, and unlimited copying, scanning, and most importantly, coffee. Also, it provides a community environment where you can network and bounce ideas off of people who may be facing similar challenges. Adam Segal, co-founder and CEO of Cove had this to say about the funding round: Cove is not the only coworking option in DC. We also have WeWork, UberOffices, The Hive 2.0, and Canvas.co among others, all competing for your warm body to occupy them. Even if you don’t have any of these options in your neighborhood, there are services available to help you find the right space. So pack up your macbook air, grab your green smoothie, and get to work. Image Credit: Cove
