Journal
Notes from the workspace.
Workspace tips, business advice and updates from the ShiftWorks community in Chester and on the Wirral.
Guides13 October 2026
How much does a private office cost in Chester?
Serviced offices at Royal House start from £450 a month with every bill included. Here is what that figure covers…
Guides8 October 2026
Day pass, flex desk or resident desk: which suits you?
Three ways to use a coworking space, one standard. Here is how to choose between a day pass, a flex desk and a…
Meeting rooms2 October 2026
Booking a meeting room in Chester or Hoylake
Meeting rooms and boardrooms in Chester and Hoylake are open to anyone, by the hour, half day or full day, and booked…
Business address28 September 2026
Registered office address in Chester or Hoylake from £20
Every limited company needs a registered office. Here is what the ShiftWorks address service includes, who it suits…
Locations23 September 2026
Working from Hoylake: a guide to coworking on the Wirral
A few minutes from the station, half an hour from Liverpool and a short drive from West Kirby, Meols and Heswall. Here…
Guides17 September 2026
Serviced office or a lease: what the monthly fee covers
A lease has a low headline rent and a long tail of other costs. A serviced office has one fee. Here is what sits on…
Locations11 September 2026
Getting to Royal House, Chester: train, bus and parking
Royal House sits just outside the Northgate, a five minute walk from the bus interchange and a quarter of an hour from…
Locations7 September 2026
Northgate House, Chester: opening late 2026
A few doors along Upper Northgate Street from Royal House, Northgate House will bring more coworking desks, private…
Ways of working2 September 2026
Five things to check before you choose a coworking space
Most coworking spaces look good on a tour. The differences show up on a wet Tuesday in February. Here are the five…
Ways of working27 August 2026
The real cost of working from home
ShiftWorks exists because its founders tried working from home and found the hidden costs. Here they are, honestly…
Marketing23 August 2021
LinkedIn for marketing your business
LinkedIn has been around as a business-focused social network since 2003, so it’s a platform that many of your…
Ways of working23 April 2021
Is your business ready for hybrid working?
The Covid pandemic has changed the way we work and ushered in a new era of hybrid working, but is your business ready…
Business address23 April 2021
Where should you display your registered office details?
As part of incorporating your limited company, you’ll know that you need to provide a registered office address for…
Wellbeing7 December 2020
Coworking Spaces and Mental Health: A Happier Workplace?
Coworking spaces have risen to prevalence in recent years as the gig economy continues to grow without threat or…