Good question! And one we have outlined in the past...but rather than a pro/con, I decided to talk about the unique features of Coworking. I outlined them here: http://citizenspace.us/about/our-philosophy/
Although not all spaces will share all of the philosophical underpinnings outlined in that post, the focus of most all coworking spaces is on at least a couple of those philosophies...namely community and collaboration. Whether you are for profit or not for profit, a coworking space is quite distinguishable from an executive suite because it puts community at the center of it. But some may disagree. Which is why we tread lightly on defining coworking. ;) Tara On Sun, Nov 9, 2008 at 3:46 PM, kappaluppa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The introduction to this group states: > but there is a distinct difference between a coworking space and > executive suites or shared desks. > > What are the distinct differences? What are the pros/cons etc.? Has > anyone outlined those at all? > > I have been reading about the different coworking spaces, and > specifically the one in Denver. It offers the feature of using the > conference room for those big meetings rather than holding them in > your parents' garage. But from a lot of the descriptions and benefits > that I've read the atmosphere is so informal and casual - working in > pj's at the coworking location, just hanging out, etc., it seems that > unless your client is totally laid back, rather than a corporate > executive, then a coworking space may not be appropriate. > > I like to kick back and work in my pj's just as much as the next guy. > But I realize that sometimes I need to do business in a world where > professionalism is governed my corporate norms. > > > > -- -- tara 'missrogue' hunt Book: The Whuffie Factor: Using the Power of Social Networks to Build Your Business ( http://www.amazon.com/Whuffie-Factor-Capital-Winning-Communities/dp/0307409503?ie=UTF8 ) Company: Citizen Agency (http://www.citizenagency.com) Blog: HorsePigCow: Marketing Uncommon (http://www.horsepigcow.com) Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/missrogue phone: 415-694-1951 fax: 415-727-5335 --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
