Would you pay for a shared office/startup space? What would it need?
markm: We paid $420/mo. for shared office space at the heart of Toronto's tech centre, courtesy the great guys at Lyricfind Inc.  We had more than enough amenities wise.  In fact all we needed was wireless Internet, 2 desks and 2 chairs and a bathroom.It was VERY nice to have access to a meeting room and kitchen, and great location.  I didn't even think of having a communal printer or fax.  I just did all the printing from  home.  We also used a very 1.0 key system that was fine.With regards to this turning a profit, the same idea was tried a couple of years ago in Toronto and it was actually making a profit.  I believe it was called something like 'Indoor playground' or 'Digital Playground' but I can't find a website or link.  The last I heard was that it was closed down due to a problem with the landlord being a dick, not running out of money.  The founder also went on to do greater things.