How Quaderno supported Coworking Spain's journey from freelancer to the country's leading co-working platform

About Coworking Spain

Coworking Spain is the reference platform for flexible workspaces in Spain — a trusted resource for freelancers, startups, and remote workers looking to find and book coworking spaces across the country. Beyond its directory, the platform runs industry events and the annual Coworking Spain Conference, making it as much a community as a marketplace.

The platform started as a spontaneous idea that quickly took off. After being invited to a European conference, Manuel created a simple list of coworking spaces in Spain. Word spread quickly, and soon people were asking to be added to the directory. To keep up, he built an automated system so spaces could register themselves.

The Coworking Spain Conference came together in a similarly serendipitous way. Manuel made a flyer on Facebook to promote the event before he even had a venue or date. The response was so enthusiastic that he went ahead and organized the event. This lean, flexible approach has been key to Coworking Spain's success, allowing it to adapt to new opportunities without big upfront investments.

The challenge

Before using Quaderno, Manuel managed invoices the old-fashioned way: manually in Excel. It was slow, prone to mistakes, and created risks of delays or compliance issues. As Coworking Spain grew, so did the workload — and it was clear he needed a smarter, more reliable system.

The solution

Quaderno helped Manuel automate invoices, integrate with systems he was already using, and stay compliant with legal requirements. Manuel started using Quaderno when he was just a freelancer with an idea, and continued using the app as his business evolved into a company.

Results

With Quaderno handling invoicing from start to finish, Manuel hardly has to worry about it anymore. The platform has streamlined the entire invoice management process, delivering:

• 10+ years of hassle-free invoicing
• A smooth transition from freelancer to company in 2018
• Automation that saves time and eliminates costly errors

Thanks to Quaderno, Manuel can dedicate his time to what matters most: growing the coworking community and driving the industry forward across Spain.

Advice for those who want to start a coworking space

• Gain a deep understanding of the business by attending industry conferences and studying competitors.
• Evaluate your target audience (digital nomads, local businesses, startups) and clearly position yourself in the market.
• Start with a scalable and sustainable model, avoiding large investments before validating the project's viability.