Getting the Most Out of a Collaborative Office Space You paid the monthly fee to rent a desk, so make sure you make the most of shared office spaces.

By Andrea Huspeni

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Many entrepreneurs are ditching traditional office spaces for more collaborative environments, where they can work side-by-side with other founders.

But it isn't just about having a desk next to another entrepreneur. These spaces offer so much more – from networking opportunities to learning new skills.

Related: 9 Rules of Open-Office Etiquette

In this video, Mari Kussman of New Lab, a community space for startups, shares advice on how entrepreneurs can best utilize collaborative spaces.

Andrea Huspeni

Founder of This Dog's Life

Andrea Huspeni is the former special projects director at Entrepreneur.com and the founder of This Dog's Life.

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