You’re supposed to meet a potential client for a huge pitch. Or you’ve got a brainwave that, you feel, could be the next big thing. So you book a table at a posh restaurant only to find it doesn’t have Wi-Fi, and the insane amount of chatter makes it impossible to have a decent conversation. Ever been in a situation like this before? Well, fret not, for Workplax has your back!
Workplax aims to revolutionise the idea of affordable coworking spaces. It is currently operational in and around Mumbai. To put it simply, whenever you need a place for a meeting, a nice cup of morning coffee or just somewhere peaceful enough to relax and work, Workplax has all the answers.
How does it work?
Mumbai has a lot of under-utilised spaces that can be used way more efficiently, and monetised further. Since a running kitchen is not essential for these purposes, Workplax focuses on using ‘dine-only’ places like restaurants, pubs and lounges as co-working spaces, during their off hours.
Since the rates are pretty affordable, it gives the customer a cheaper option in a good location while the revenue is shared between the location owner and Workplax. This creates a win-win, or rather, a win-win-win situation, as the restaurant owner is paid in free cash to relieve the ground-level retail pressure. This makes it easy for them to take a lot more risk with food or beverages, or any other concept for their location, while making some money off of it.
Workplax currently operates out of a restaurant in Versova, which has space for about 50 people. They also provide high-speed Wi-Fi, options for tea, coffee and other refreshments, as well as printing facilities. Meeting room can also be arranged upon request.
How much does it cost?
Well, good question. For a day pass, the charges are 399/- and the monthly charges are 5999/-
Amenities:
Unlimited Tea/Coffee
High Speed Internet
Enough Power outlets for everyone
Printing Facilities
Meeting room, with projector (On request)
www.facebook.com/workplax
www.workplax.com
asha chaudhry
hi akhil,
neat name! i went to the site – “easiest way to find a co-working space in mumbai” sounds like a platform. but here you’ve mentioned “chain”. so are you are a chain or a platform? care to make it more lucid on the post?
are you one of the co-founders or team members?
kindly share a twitter handle at the end of your post – i’ll mention it while tweeting 🙂
good luck!
Akhil Garg
Hi Asha
Thank you for your reply. We are a co-working space chain, and not a platform. We currently have one location, and will soon be expanding to other locations as well. We will make required changes in the website to make it more clear. Thank you for the feedback.
I am one of the co-founders.
Currently we don’t have a twitter handle, only the Facebook one, which I have mentioned in the post.
Thanks alot.
asha chaudhry
then i suggest you pls create a twitter handle. trust me you will get queries/leads when i tweet this! twitter is gonna be your best friend!!
Akhil Garg
So we took your advice, our new twitter handle – https://twitter.com/Workplax1
Reetu Bhagat
Hi Akhil
Good concept. I am sure you would find many takers for such space and lot from our group itself 🙂
You may also give some idea on the pricing part and how does it compare with the existing shared office spaces existing in market.
And a very good luck to you!
Akhil Garg
Hi Reetu
Thank You for your feedback. I have just added the pricing model in the answer as well.
Talking about market comparison, our co-working space is one of the most affordable one in Mumbai.
Thanks
Akhil
Reetu Bhagat
Sounds good 🙂
Alok Rodinhood Kejriwal
nice! Next time I’m at Versova, I will drop in