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Freelancers of Bedfordshire: Co‑Working vs WFH

Freelancing gives you freedom, co-working gives you momentum. If you work across Bedfordshire, Ampthill is an easy base with strong community and client‑ready space.

Co‑working vs WFH

  • Focus: fewer house distractions and a clear start/finish to the day.
  • Professionalism: booths and meeting rooms beat kitchen‑table calls.
  • Energy: being around other doers lifts output, without the office politics.

Keep costs lean

Start with day passes, then move to a flexible monthly plan as your pipeline grows. The right tier pays for itself in velocity and client perception.

Simple ROI mini‑calculator

Break‑even hours for a day pass = (day‑pass price) ÷ (your hourly rate). If your rate is £x and a pass is £y, you only need y÷x hours of extra focus or one client win to cover it.

A practical starter path

  1. Try one day pass for your hardest work (proposal writing, month‑end, client prep).
  2. Add one ‘client day’ per week on site, calls in a booth, reviews in a meeting room.
  3. When your pipeline grows, move to a flexible membership so space scales with your week.
  4. Block The Sanctuary for deep work before/after big meetings.

Next steps

  • Book a day pass for your next proposal or sprint.
  • Pre‑book a booth or meeting room for client days.
  • Test the commute and routine for a week, then choose the tier that fits.

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If you’re looking for a flexible workspace in Ampthill that values people, purpose and connection, you’re in the right place.

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