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When consultants, contractors and startups need office space, where should they go? The New York Times profiles several coworking groups who share an office. People rent a desk. In one cowork group, three friends who live in a loft are renting out desk space in the daytime. Coworkers often share their experiences in person and online. The Times mentions http://coworking.pbwiki.com as one such web site. Coworkers often become involved in each others’ businesses, too. Starting a business on your own can be difficult. Coworking gives entrepreneurs a social setting that may help improve productivity and prospects.