Scaling fast? Your workspace needs to scale with you.
When your company grows from 20 to 100 people, everything changes - team structure, collaboration patterns, meeting rhythms, culture, and pace.
But one thing often gets overlooked: the workspace.
A high-growth team needs more than just desks. You need flexibility, focus, private collaboration zones, hybrid-ready meeting rooms, and space to hire quickly without moving every six months.
That’s why fast-scaling companies across Bristol are turning to coworking hubs like DeskLodge Temple Meads. It’s a workspace designed for scale-ups that need agility, structure, and energy - without the cost or commitment of a long-term lease.
Here’s how to choose the right flexible workspace as your business grows.
1. Look for a space that adapts as your team evolves
Scale-ups grow in phases - sometimes rapidly, sometimes unpredictably. Your workspace needs to flex with both.
What to look for:
Ability to add more desks quickly
Private office options you can scale into
Hybrid-friendly access for part-time or distributed staff
Coworking areas your team can overflow into
Options for project spaces, war rooms, or temporary teams
Why Temple Meads helps:
DeskLodge offers memberships, dedicated desks, and private offices designed to expand (or contract) as your needs change - without refitting costs or long-term contracts.
Perfect for teams hiring quickly, onboarding frequently, or running multiple cross-functional squads.
2. Ensure meeting rooms match your internal rhythms
Scale-ups run on meetings - product demos, investor check-ins, sprint reviews, customer calls, onboarding, and strategy sessions.
Ask yourself:
Are rooms equipped with hybrid setups (screens, cameras, mics)?
Is booking easy and reliable?
Are there enough rooms for the size of your team?
Do you have a mix of small huddle rooms and large workshop spaces?
What Temple Meads provides:
Small + medium + large meeting rooms
Hybrid AV setups ideal for remote clients and distributed teams
Easy booking systems
Spaces suited for demos, training, technical deep-dives, and leadership sessions
Explore rooms → https://www.desklodge.com/meeting-rooms
3. Prioritise quiet pods and collaboration zones
Scale-ups need both:
Deep-focus zones for engineers, product managers, and analysts
Creative breakout areas for marketing, partnerships, and cross-team collaboration
Many offices only offer one or the other - but a good coworking hub should offer both.
Temple Meads offers:
Quiet areas for coding, writing, and planning
Collaboration booths for 1–1s and quick huddles
Breakout zones for design thinking and creative ideation
Phone booths for sales, success, or investor calls
This balance is essential for fast-growing teams with varied working styles.
4. Check the technical infrastructure - scale-ups cannot compromise
Technology is not optional. It’s foundational.
Make sure your workspace offers:
Enterprise-grade Wi-Fi
Secure networks
Reliable power and charging access
Hybrid meeting tech
Options for additional monitors or hardware
24/7 access if needed
Why scale-ups choose Temple Meads:
DeskLodge’s infrastructure supports teams building products, managing remote users, running demos, and handling sensitive conversations.
For SaaS, tech, data, and engineering teams - this matters.
5. Look for a location that supports commuting, clients, and culture
When you’re hiring at scale, accessibility makes a big difference to recruitment and team experience.
**Temple Meads is ideal because:**
It’s next to Bristol’s main train station
Perfect for hybrid teams who commute regionally
Easy for clients to reach for demos or workshops
Surrounded by cafés and amenities that support team culture
For scale-ups who regularly host investors, clients, or partners - location is a competitive advantage.
6. Choose a workspace that supports community, not just occupancy
Scale-ups thrive in environments where ideas flow. Being around other founders, operators, designers, engineers, and creative thinkers accelerates growth.
DeskLodge’s community includes:
Startups
Scale-ups
High-growth SMEs
Tech innovators
Creators and product teams
Public sector innovators
Plus regular community events offer opportunities for:
Networking
Knowledge sharing
Learning sessions
Social connection
Perfect for building company culture organically - especially during rapid scaling.
7. Use this quick checklist for choosing a scale-up workspace
Essential criteria:
✔ Flexible membership options
✔ Private office availability
✔ Expandable desk capacity
✔ Hybrid-ready meeting rooms
✔ Enterprise Wi-Fi
✔ Quiet + collaboration zones
✔ Close to major transport links
✔ Access to breakout spaces
✔ Networking & community opportunities
✔ Professional support team onsite
If a workspace ticks these boxes, you’re ready to scale confidently.
8. Why High-Growth Trailblazers choose DeskLodge Temple Meads
DeskLodge Temple Meads is uniquely designed for fast-growing companies because it supports every stage of scaling:
Hire fast? ✔ Expand your dedicated space.
Need multiple meeting rooms for product and sales? ✔ Hybrid-ready.
Running sprints, stand-ups, and collaboration cycles? ✔ Multiple zones built for teamwork.
Want a place people want to come into? ✔ Energetic, colourful, and inspiring.
It’s the workspace that moves at your pace.
FAQs
What’s the main advantage of a flexible workspace for scale-ups?
Adaptability. You can grow, shrink, or reconfigure your team footprint without moving offices.
Can a 20-100 person company really work from a coworking hub?
Yes, many high-growth teams choose DeskLodge because private offices + dedicated desks make scaling easy.
Is Temple Meads suitable for client meetings and demos?
Absolutely. Meeting rooms are hybrid-ready, professional, and easy for clients to reach by train.
Can we scale our membership as we hire?
Yes, you can expand or adjust your DeskLodge membership at any time.
Do scale-ups use both Bristol sites?
Some do. Temple Meads is ideal for engineering and product; Beacon Tower is great for creative, leadership, and partner-facing teams.
Ready to scale smarter?
Your team is growing fast - and your workspace should help you grow, not hold you back.
At DeskLodge Temple Meads, you’ll find a flexible, inspiring base built specifically for ambitious, high-growth companies.
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