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How to Get the Most Out of Your Coworking Space

September 7, 2023
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Coworking Space

Coworking spaces have become more than just a trend; they are now a mainstay in the modern work environment. While these spaces offer a host of amenities and networking opportunities, how can you ensure you're truly getting the most out of your coworking experience? Here are some expert tips to guide you.

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How to Choose the Right Office Space for Your Business

September 7, 2023
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The coworking landscape has evolved dramatically over the years, becoming a staple for freelancers, startups, and even established businesses. With a myriad of options available, how do you choose the right coworking space that aligns with your professional needs and aspirations? Here's a comprehensive guide to help you make an informed decision.

Understand Your Needs

Actionable Tip: Before diving into your search, list down your top three non-negotiables. Whether it's 24/7 access, high-speed internet, or a central location, knowing what you can't compromise on will narrow down your options.

Location Matters

The location of your coworking space can significantly impact your daily routine and business operations.

Actionable Tip: Choose a location that's convenient for both you and your clients. Central locations often provide the added benefit of networking opportunities, given their proximity to business districts.

Amenities and Facilities

From meeting rooms equipped with the latest AV facilities to private offices, the amenities can make or break your coworking experience.

Actionable Tip: Make a list of essential amenities that you'll need and ensure your chosen coworking space provides them.

Community and Networking

One of the most underrated aspects of a coworking space is the community it offers.

Actionable Tip: Look for coworking spaces that host networking events, workshops, or mentorship programs. These can provide invaluable opportunities to grow your network and learn new skills.

Flexibility

The needs of your business will change as it grows.

Actionable Tip: Opt for coworking spaces that offer flexible plans, allowing you to scale up or down depending on your needs.

Budget

While coworking spaces can offer a host of benefits, they also come at a cost.

Actionable Tip: Be clear about what's included in your membership fee and what comes as an extra charge. This will help you manage your budget more effectively.

Why Tank Stream Labs?

If you're looking for a coworking space that ticks all these boxes, consider becoming a member of Tank Stream Labs. Centrally located with a range of flexible options to suit businesses at every stage, Tank Stream Labs is more than just a workspace; it's a community that fosters innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Call to Action: Ready to take the next step in your professional journey? Join Tank Stream Labs today.

Why Pirie Street Is the Best Address for Your Adelaide Office

Why Pirie Street Is the Best Address for Your Adelaide Office

May 25, 2025
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In business, location matters. Whether you're attracting talent, hosting clients, or scaling your team, the right address makes a difference. In Adelaide, Pirie Street is quickly becoming the go-to hub for businesses who want convenience, credibility, and flexibility — without the baggage of traditional office leases.

Here’s why Pirie Street office space is in demand, and how Tank Stream Labs Adelaide puts your business in the perfect position to grow.

Why Pirie Street Works

Pirie Street sits in the core of Adelaide’s CBD. It’s surrounded by the infrastructure, institutions, and energy that ambitious businesses need.

Here’s what makes it a smart choice

Short walk to Adelaide Railway Station and tram lines Surrounded by top cafes, gyms, legal and finance firms Close to Rundle Mall, universities, and government offices Easy access for clients, staff, and remote teams A CBD address that adds credibility — without premium overheads

If you’re looking for a base that’s central, connected, and commercial, this is it.

Who Benefits from an Office on Pirie Street?

Startups & scaleups

Be near the action and surrounded by other fast-moving teams Gain access to capital, events, and talent without long-term commitments

Remote & hybrid teams Use Pirie Street as your anchor — a place to meet, plan, and focus Offer staff the structure and professionalism of a real HQ

Consultants, creatives, and founders Impress clients with a real CBD presence Access premium amenities and meeting rooms without the overheads

Why Tank Stream Labs Chose Pirie Street

At Tank Stream Labs Adelaide, we offer more than just space. We give you a platform to grow — with flexibility, support, and community baked in.

What’s inside

2,000m² of brand-new coworking and office space Private suites, hot desks, dedicated desks, breakout areas Quiet booths and VC-enabled boardrooms Onsite community, networking, and learning events Premium design with natural light and high ceilings Located at Level 1 & 2, 63 Pirie Street, Adelaide SA 5000

It’s built for founders, remote workers, and enterprise teams alike.

Ready to Make Pirie Street Your Base?

Get the right address, the right workspace, and the right support — without a long-term lease.

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How to empower your employees

September 22, 2020
2
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Imagine a work environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to do their best work yet- as well as representing their company in the best imaginable way possible.

Sounds good? Well, this could be your company’s new reality- Discovered People are here at Sydney Startup Hub to help you and your company achieve just this. Here at Tank Stream Labs, we believe that empowering employees is a sure way for your business to excel and strive for all our members to feel valued and empowered.

Whether you are looking to empower your employees or increase creative contribution along with exciting work culture, Tank Stream Labs newest addition Discovered People are passionate about just this.

If you are looking to empower your employees, scale up & grow your business, keep reading for Discovered Peoples top tips.

Help them forge their path in the company

Starting from the top-down, employees want to know the vision for the company they work for. More importantly, they want to know how they can be a part of that vision.

Beyond pool tables and Friday drinks in the office, now more than ever employees want to feel like they’re actively contributing to the wider company and community. By empowering your employees you can not only create a better company culture and increase productivity, but you can also help grow your team to their fullest potential.

-Nobody wants to feel like just another cog in the machine. So the best way to empower your employee is to communicate effectively with them and let them know exactly how they can help contribute to achieving company goals and visions, as well as helping them set a clear path to achieve this.

Collaborate to Create Achievable Goals

Most roles have set KPIs and goals for employees to work towards, that is often set by upper management. While any good employee will try and meet these if you want to get the best out of your team be sure to create these objectives collaboratively with them.

By involving employees in creating their own goals and KPIs, it creates a shared sense of accountability and ensures that the goals they have been given are achievable. Engaging that part of your employees helps them explore what their future career with your company will look like and help retain them to stay with your business for longer.

Encourage Communication

More than anything, employees want to know that their opinions are being heard. By creating an environment with open communication and space where they’re not judged or criticised, it will allow for a safe space for them to share their ideas, and to make them feel valued.

By doing this in a team setting it also opens the potential for team bonding and the ability for potentially amazing new ideas to be implemented within your business. By encouraging your teams to collaborate and communicate ideas, you’ll be empowering them to continue doing their best work. If an idea is not implemented or taken onboard it’s also important, to be honest, and communicate the exact reasons why so they can continue to learn and grow.

Recognise Effort & Achievements

It feels really good to know that other people appreciate the effort you’re putting in at work. Acknowledging not only your employee’s results, but the effort they put in prior is an easy way to boost morale and encourage innovation. This doesn’t even have to be through bonuses or perks (while it can definitely help!), just being honest and open with your staff can help motivate them.

By showing you appreciate their effort, it also makes it more likely that they’ll do it again, which can only be a good thing!

Remember they’re only human

Nobody is perfect, and mistakes happen. Sometimes life gets in the way and that’s completely normal! When an employee feels trusted and supported, they are more likely to put in their best efforts for the company that’s treated them well.

While not all companies can have remote or flexible working hours, being understanding of each individual’s life circumstances and accommodating to their needs will assist them in becoming productive. It’s important to remember why you hired the person, that they are competent and trusting them without micromanaging them every second.

Take The Next Step

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