Listen to this articleBelow is our recent interview with Michael Haapaniemi, President at Ranch Office:
Q: Could you tell us something more about the company and what you do?
A: Absolutely! The Ranch Office is a coworking space in Houston’s Spring Branch located just off I-10 & Blalock. Our uniquely Texan community-based workspace attracts members looking for private offices, flexible “hot desk” workspace memberships, and virtual services such as a virtual mailing address or on-demand conference rooms.
Q: How is your coworking space unique?
A: We believe people are happiest when they feel at home. So, we’ve created a homey, yet professional workspace that’s “in the neighborhood.” Our members form a small Texas family and call The Ranch their ‘home away from home.’ Our relaxed, Ranch style atmosphere combined with a culture of southern hospitality makes everyone’s day to day brighter!
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Q: What are the benefits of coworking in Houston?
A: People choose coworking for a variety of reasons.
One reason is flexibility – for many small businesses, coworking spaces like The Ranch Office offer flexibility in a turnkey space that you just can’t get with a typical office lease. Instead of signing a 3 or 5 year lease, businesses can sign shorter term agreements for “move in ready” offices, and can move up in size as their team grows. Moreover, coworking spaces offer affordable workspace options for those looking to get work done, but don’t require a private office. When all you need is an upgrade from the Starbucks or living room office, flexible “hot desk” memberships give you a place to work that with all the amenities of a typical office setting. For those who need a place to meet clients or team members, these flexible memberships also allow businesses to have access to meeting rooms without paying full price for an office space. Virtual memberships at spaces like The Ranch offer an even more basic membership for those looking solely to have a mailing address and access meeting rooms at competitive rates.
The biggest draw of coworking spaces, however, is the atmosphere. Combine an attractive, modern space with the social element of community and you’ve escaped the monotony of the dull and depressing corporate office. When you truly love coming in to work every day, and love the people there, the magic starts to happen. Your work culture, productivity, team morale, and even your day to day life all change for the better – and it has a tangible effect on your bottom line. That’s why our motto is “Life is Better at The Ranch!”
Q: Aside from coworking space, what else do you offer to your clients?
A: The Ranch Office offers a range of workspace options, from team offices to open community workspace. Additional services include conference rooms, printing capabilities, a mailing address service, and event space rentals. At The Ranch Office, we make sure our members are comfortable – amenities include gourmet coffee, beer on tap, phone booths for private calls, an outdoor rooftop deck, and a ping pong table, to name a few. Most famously, we host our “Ted Talk Taco Tuesdays” each week to bring the family together over delicious tacos!
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Q: What’s next for The Ranch? Do you have plans to grow even more?
A: Absolutely! We’ve created a true home away from home at The Ranch Office, and we plan to share the experience with additional locations in order to create a network of small Texas families!
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