The main downside for me, as the studio manager, is the difficulty in training new employees. This is a slow process even offline, but we have been testing various options for a year now, and there are positive results.
Security Services may not allow you to work as a potential contractor without an office.
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Accept the fact that the remote work format has always been the norm for studios, as a significant focus was on international projects. There, both the stakes and the environment were more exciting. We have done projects for the Emirates, the USA, Spain, etc.
Summary: For remote work, a studio must have an impeccable portfolio and a positive reputation, and be well-known in the market. Without this, no one will work with you. That’s why I consider the remote studio model to be an evolution of the traditional office. After all, the value lies not in square meters, but in skills, people, hardware, and business processes.