FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Staples today announced the launch of Staples Studio™, a fresh take on coworking for small businesses, entrepreneurs and commuters, now open in three Massachusetts Staples retail locations: Brighton, Danvers and Norwood. Staples Studio was established to foster an environment where businesses can focus on creating, collaborating and connecting in shared workspaces and private or shared offices. Great perks like unlimited coffee, tea and meeting room use give members the tools they need to feel accomplished. Staples Studio is conveniently located inside Staples retail stores to give members access to everything they may need to succeed, all in one convenient location. “Staples has evolved alongside our customer from a place intended for simply purchasing supplies to an environment designed to help small businesses flourish through community and solutions,” said Mike Motz, Chief Executive Officer, Staples US Retail. “Many of our customers are small business owners, side-gig enthusiasts or have jobs that keep them mobile. We have thoughtfully designed Staples Studio to be an ecosystem of resources for businesses in a connected environment that will allow our coworking members to focus on what they do best.” Designed for Everything You Do Along with access to a collaborative workspace with private or shared offices, community kitchens and meeting rooms, membership benefits include: A Fresh Take on Coworking Staples Studio spaces have been designed with the needs of businesses everywhere in mind. Rooms are modern, newly constructed and fully stocked so entertaining clients, taking calls and doing the best work can come naturally. Right now, when members sign up for three months by July 31, 2019, they’ll receive an additional three months of membership for free. Plus, members receive 10% off all in-store purchases for 12 months. Open houses will be held at all three of the current Staples Studio locations where prospective members can enjoy refreshments, raffles, tours of the space and networking opportunities. Open house times for each location are as follows: The launch of Staples Studio follows the introduction of Pro Services in Staples’ flagship Brighton store, a resource center designed to equip small businesses with the on-site guidance and expertise needed to tackle business challenges at every phase of growth. With Pro Services, customers have access to on-site expert consultation from Thryv, Rocket Lawyer, Vensure, Simplecast, Fundera, IdentoGO, LogMeIn, partners in the Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce and more. Staples Studio is powered by Yardi Property Management Software & Asset Management Solutions. To learn more about becoming a Staples Studio member, visit www.staples.com/studio. For more information about Staples Pro Services or to schedule an appointment, please visit www.staples.com/proservices. About Staples RetailStaples US Retail supports lifelong achievement for small businesses and consumers with the products and resources they need for continued professional and personal growth. With a focus on community and shared learning, Staples retail locations serve millions of customers from entrepreneurs and small business owners to parents, teachers and students. For more information about Staples Retail and to stay up to date on weekly deals, please visit us in stores or online at staples.com®.
Staples has launched Staples Studio, its in-store co-working format targeting small businesses. The first three locations are in Massachusetts, in its Brighton, Danvers and Norwood stores.