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, what changes it, and how it compares with taking a lease.
Guides13 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 resident desk, with prices for Chester and Hoylake.
Meeting rooms13 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 online in a couple of minutes. Here is how it works and what is included.
Business address13 October 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, and why keeping your home address off the public register matters.
Locations13 October 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 is what working from Hoylake is like, and what the two ShiftWorks buildings offer.
Guides13 October 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 each side of the comparison, and when each makes sense.
Locations13 October 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 the railway station. Here is how members and visitors get here.
Locations13 October 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 offices and meeting rooms to Chester city centre. Here is what to expect and how to register your interest.
Ways of working13 October 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 things worth checking before you sign up anywhere.
Ways of working13 October 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 counted, and what changes when you give yourself a desk.
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 employees, customers and prospects will be aware of. On the whole, LinkedIn is probably best known as somewhere for people to share their business experience, connect with other professionals in their sector, or search for a
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 and able to offer this mix of on-site, off-site and remote working? When businesses were forced to close down their physical offices and workspaces, this brought technology to the fore. We’ve
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 your business. But does this registered address need to be in a specific location? And is it mandatory for you to publicly display this office address? Here’s the lowdown on the registered office rules… Providing a registered address
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 slowing, and employees and employers alike look to facilitate a far more flexible workplace. According to Statista, a staggeringly low 16% of people consider the typical 9am-5pm working day as ideal hours, with more people calling