Your workspace is an extension of your values
For values-led SMEs, the workspace is more than a building. It’s a cultural foundation - a place where people collaborate, connect, learn, recharge, and feel proud to belong.
Whether your business focuses on social impact, sustainability, creativity, learning, or wellbeing, your environment shapes how your team shows up every day.
As your company grows from 10 to 60 people, you need a workspace that not only functions **well, but one that feels aligned with your mission and supports your team in meaningful ways.
Coworking hubs like DeskLodge Beacon Tower offer that blend of flexibility, community, and purpose - making them a powerful choice for values-driven SME founders.
This guide walks you through what to look for when choosing a flexible workspace that suits your people and your mission.
1. Start with your purpose and culture
Values-led businesses thrive when their environment reflects what they care about. Before diving into technical features, ask:
What does your team need to feel:
Connected?
Motivated?
Creative?
Grounded?
Supported?
Consider whether the workspace encourages:
Warm, human interactions
Community-driven energy
Diversity and inclusion
Wellbeing and balance
Opportunities for connection and learning
At Beacon Tower, the colourful, social, uplifting atmosphere helps staff feel part of something bigger - a community of creators, thinkers, doers, and purpose-led professionals.
If your culture thrives on connection, your workspace must support that.
2. Look for flexibility that matches how your SME truly works
Values-led organisations often grow in waves - project cycles, funding windows, seasonal shifts, or expansions into new offerings.
Your workspace needs to grow, shape-shift, and adapt with you.
The ability to add or remove desks easily
Private office options for team pods
Coworking access for part-timers and hybrid workers
Space to gather your full team when needed
DeskLodge’s memberships and team setups are designed specifically for growing SMEs who don’t want long leases, heavy overheads, or rigid contracts.
Explore flexible memberships: https://www.desklodge.com/memberships
3. Prioritise meeting rooms that support collaboration and impact
Values-led SMEs spend a lot of time collaborating - with clients, partners, communities, and internal teams. Meeting rooms really matter.
What to check for:
Hybrid-ready screens and AV
Comfortable, welcoming rooms for workshops or partner meetings
Spaces suited to demos, coaching, mentoring, or reflective sessions
Quick and intuitive booking systems
Beacon Tower provides a range of meeting rooms perfect for client presentations, strategy workshops, onboarding sessions, or community-led conversations.
Good meeting rooms elevate your professionalism, culture, and impact.
4. Make sure the workspace supports wellbeing
People-first businesses must choose a space that cares about people.
Look for:
Natural light
Quiet work areas
Breakout zones for downtime
A safe, welcoming atmosphere
Social spaces for decompressing
A supportive community team onsite
Beacon Tower is intentionally designed to keep teams energised and emotionally supported - something many values-led SMEs prioritise for retention and wellbeing.
5. Check the technical essentials - values do not replace practicality
Even mission-driven teams need world-class tech infrastructure.
Ensure the workspace offers:
Enterprise Wi-Fi
Strong connectivity for hybrid meetings
Plenty of charging points
Stable AV equipment
Suitable spaces for confidential calls
24/7 access if needed
DeskLodge’s AV and hybrid setups ensure your meetings with clients, funders, and partners run smoothly, especially if your work involves remote collaboration or national delivery.
6. Look for both quiet pods and collaboration zones
Values-led SMEs often have diverse teams:
Designers
Coordinators
Strategists
Marketers
Project teams
Leadership
Support functions
Each needs a different environment to thrive.
Beacon Tower offers:
✔ Quiet zones for writing, planning, or deep work
✔ Collaboration booths for quick chats
✔ Breakout areas for brainstorming
✔ Phone booths for confidential or emotional conversations
It’s a workspace shaped around real people doing meaningful work.
7. Check how well the space supports community
Values-led SMEs thrive in environments where community matters.
Ask:
Does the space host social and learning events?
Does it attract purpose-led professionals?
Does it feel warm? Inclusive? Open?
Does the community spark inspiration?
DeskLodge’s community events help teams feel connected - whether through networking, learning, or simply enjoying being part of something vibrant.
Community is a competitive advantage for values-led teams.
8. Use this workspace checklist for Values-Led SMEs
Workspace must-haves:
✔ Flexible office options for growth
✔ Meeting rooms for partnership and collaboration
✔ Quiet pods and creative breakout zones
✔ Strong hybrid meeting tech
✔ Warm, inclusive community atmosphere
✔ Central, accessible location
✔ Spaces that support wellbeing
✔ Affordable, flexible membership choices
✔ Opportunity to scale up or down easily
✔ Aesthetic and energy aligned with your brand
If a workspace meets the points above, it will strengthen your culture and help your team thrive.
Why Purposeful Mid-Size Teams love DeskLodge Beacon Tower
Values-led SMEs choose DeskLodge Beacon Tower because it provides:
A central location that feels vibrant and connected
A collaborative, friendly community that shares their ethos
Spaces that support wellbeing, creativity, and balance
Technical infrastructure to support hybrid work
Room to grow sustainably and affordably
For founders and MDs leading purpose-driven teams, Beacon Tower is more than a workspace - it’s a cultural home.
FAQs
Why is coworking ideal for values-led SMEs?
It combines flexibility, community, warmth, and technical support - all essential for people-first businesses.
Does Beacon Tower support hybrid and remote teams?
Yes. Meeting rooms, breakout areas, and hybrid-ready AV make collaboration easy.
Is it suitable for client meetings and demos?
Absolutely. Bright, modern meeting rooms enhance professionalism and trust.
Can memberships scale as our team grows?
Yes, you can adjust your DeskLodge membership as your team evolves.
Is the environment supportive for wellbeing and culture?
Yes. The space is designed to feel energising, human, and inclusive.
A workspace that reflects your values
Your workspace should help your team do their best work, not just by providing desks, but by fostering connection, wellbeing, inspiration, and purpose.
At DeskLodge Beacon Tower, you’ll find a supportive, energising community that aligns with your values and helps your team thrive both culturally and operationally.
