Why Coworking? Coworking is a Marketing Goldmine Coworking spaces are their own little ecosystems. In our experience at Link Coworking in Austin, TX, we find that they tend to make good money and enjoy spending it on quality products. At work, they use an arsenal of laptops, tablets, monitors, smartphones and related accessories – headphones, headsets, cases and stands. They drink great coffee, teas and bottled beverages; and enjoy convenient snacks daily. Many coworkers listen to internet radio, and most… Read More »
Posted on January 16, 2013 by Liz Elam in Uncategorized
Coworking by the numbers: 50% of all coworkers access their work space around the clock 71% report a boost in creativity since joining a coworking space 62% said their standard of work had improved in a coworking space Almost 90% of coworkers report an increase in self-confidence 70% of coworkers feel healthier than they did working in a traditional office Between a third and half of all workers are flexible and mobile 64 percent of coworkers are better able to… Read More »
How much of your energy is focused on growing your community by adding new members? If the answer is “most of it”, you’re used to feeling overwhelmed. A big part of that overwhelm is likely the feeling that you can’t add new members fast enough, or that your hard work doesn’t seem to be paying off. It’s easy to focus on increasing the headcount, meanwhile forgetting about the critical factor that can put a strangle-hold on all of your growth… Read More »
Coworking is already, by nature, a sustainable idea. It's part of the shared economy - which is part of the larger sustainability platform. By sharing and not duplicating resources, coworkers are quite eco-friendly just by going to work. But what if coworking spaces and members started doing more. Maybe the coworking movement can extend it's green-mindedness to other on-going practices. I'd like to propose an Unconferece Session at GCUC to explore ideas for how coworking spaces can up the ante… Read More »
Posted on March 6, 2012 by Liz Elam in Uncategorized
Gretchen of NextSpace and she is headed to Austin, TX for GCUC. But is she ready? NextSpace is headed out en masse to GCUC this week – the Global Coworking Unconference. (Oh you want a link? http://www.austinukgcucco0.web01.sundaramdesign.comm/) My husband is getting the carry-on out of the basement for me tomorrow, and the kids have been prepped on when mama’s getting back. And so has my community, my other family that I mother in bits and pieces as appropriate. I’ve… Read More »
Posted on March 2, 2012 by Liz Elam in Uncategorized
Global Enterprise has build an expertise in the new organizational and innovation models triggered by social technologies and human relationships. We developed a systemic approach covering key modern shifts occuring in the fields of digital communication, cultural and individual values, open innovation, people empowerment, flexible working, business agility and creativity. Global Enterprise provides with consultancy, expertise, facilitation, project management and networking services. We help with the building up of entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystems using a mix of social network, community… Read More »
Guest blogger and GCUC speaker, Don Ball, shares the lessons he has learned from being in the Coworking business with CoCo for two years. He will be participating on the "Ask a Coworking Owner" panel at GCUC. We didn't make a big deal of it, but on January 4th we celebrated CoCo's 2nd anniversary. That is, if you consider a simple handshake a celebration. (We seem to have trouble stopping to admire the view – there's just too much to… Read More »
Posted on February 13, 2012 by Liz Elam in Coworking
We're so lucky to have Iris Kavanagh, seasoned community manager of Nextspace, helping us organize the Unconference side of GCUC. Here, she shares a little on what you can expect when you get to Austin for the Unconference: In the past year the coworking world has grown measurably, both in numbers of spaces and in general population awareness. Starting with the first ever Global Coworking Unconference, organized by our friends at Loosecubes and held in Austin last March, we have had… Read More »
Have you heard about the "I Share My Space" Video contest? If not, it's time you hear what it's all about. If you have, what are you waiting for? Here are the 3 factors that make this contest a triple threat in the Coworking community: 1) A lucky Coworking member First of all, there are PRIZES. Who doesn’t love prizes?! Winner of the contest will receive $1000 cash provided by LiquidSpace as well as a $1000 donation to the charity… Read More »
If you’re wondering what the Global Coworking Unconference Conference is all about, you aren’t alone! As buzz continues to build around the coworking community, many new comers will be attending the 2012 GCUC this March. The conference is geared for two main participants: those already part of the scene and those looking to get better acquainted. The“unconference” track is great for seasoned coworkers and space owners, already familiar with what it takes to succeed as a shared space. There is… Read More »
