Posted on March 26, 2014 by Liz Elam in Uncategorized
Coworking spaces can and should make money. There are many reasons to open a coworking space, but the survival of all of them is subject to one and only thing: profit. If there is no profit you will not have a sustainable coworking space. Without profit there will be a time where you will not be able to pay your expenses and you will have to close, with an unfulfilled dream and without being able to continue providing the service… Read More »
As a GCUC participant for the last few years it seemed strange to have attended SXSW without starting with a coworking hangover! This year GCUC has changed months and moved to Kansas City, leaving some folks wondering, “Why KC?” Being a native midwesterner, and admitted lover of Kansas City, I thought I’d try to answer a few of the questions that have popped up. Is Kansas City in Kansas or Missouri? Actually, its both. GCUC will technically be on the… Read More »
The minute a group of people share a space there is going to be the challenge of getting every one to follow the community norms that are necessary to keep that space clean and make sharing it pleasant. That’s just a politically correct way of saying, “There’s always going to be some jerk who leaves dirty dishes in the community kitchen.” It is an ongoing theme on Cheezburger.com’s Monday Thru Friday Fails. It has been an issue ever since our… Read More »
Posted on January 16, 2013 by sundaram 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 »
Posted on March 6, 2012 by sundaram 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.austingcuclegacysite.wpengine.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 sundaram 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 »
