What is a Touchdown Space?
Touchdown spaces are simple workspaces that may be employed as a substitute for a larger office. A touchdown space can be a rented workspace within a working office, or a cubicle that is located in a business set up especially to provide a place to work to individuals. Rental agreements on a touchdown space can be established on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
A touchdown space often includes a few basics needed for doing business. The space may include a telephone and some type of Internet access. A desk, chair and overhead lighting may also be provided. Above and beyond the basics, the individual leasing the touchdown space will supply any other items needed, such as printers, pencils, notepads and other tools common to an office environment.
The concept of the touchdown space is helpful in several situations. One ideal candidate for a touchdown space is someone who is starting his or her own business, and wants a space outside the home for work related tasks. Since finances may be limited, leasing even a small office is not practical. However, renting a cubicle is often much less expensive and may include some of the amenities that come along with rented office space.
Another common usage of a touchdown space is with business people who are in town for a short period of time. Rather than working in the hotel room, the visiting business professional will rent a touchdown space for the duration of the stay in town. Doing so allows the individual to maintain a distinction between work time and personal time.
While not every city currently offers single cubicles as a substitute for larger offices, the idea of a touchdown space is gaining more attention. When attempting to locate a touchdown space within a given city, it is a good idea to check with local municipal authorities. One of the best sources for locating a touchdown space is identifying any business incubator resources found within the municipality. If such a program exists, there is a good chance that a few cubicles will be available for short-term lease.
Written by Malcolm Tatum
