Starting a new business is a tough gig. There’s no denying that. But there’s no better high than kicking ass and succeeding in a business that you built. In the beginning, the biggest challenge could be finding time outside of a day job and family commitments to work on the business. It could be finding the money for the tools that the business needs to succeed before the sales start coming in regularly. It might simply be the fear of failure.

Having a supportive community around can really help. Someone to talk through daily challenges, or help figure out the next step. Or simply to have a laugh with when the going gets tough. These are the things that make the difference in the early days.

Coworking (or co-working, depending on your grammatical preference) spaces are not just a place to plug in your laptop and drink the free coffee. They are community. A network. A support group. A cheerleading squad. And yes, usually there is coffee.

With a reputation for innovative thinking, Edinburgh has a glut of coworking spaces to suit all types of businesses. Here are a few of the most interesting to whet your appetite.

Codesk

Link: https://codesk.uk
Location: Techcube, Edinburgh, EH9 1PL
Cost per desk: £240 per month

 

Kingsford Office

Link: https://www.kingsfordoffice.com/co-working/
Location: 26 Dublin Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6NN
Cost per desk: £295+VAT per month

 

Evergreen Studio

Link: http://www.evergreenstudio.co.uk/co-working/
Location: 3 Tweeddale Court, 14 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TE
Cost per desk: £165/month

Tribe Porty

Link: http://tribeporty.org/coworking/
Location: 19 Windsor Place, Portobello, EH152AJ
Cost per desk: £170/month

The Melting Pot

Link: http://www.themeltingpotedinburgh.org.uk/coworking-in-edinburgh/
Location: 5 Rose Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PR
Cost per desk: £300