Hi there. I am sure this has been asked a million times and answered
even more, but I want to start a space and have a lot of questions.
First some background.
This all came about as I currently have a bar that is a nice space and
woefully underutilized in Williamsburg Brooklyn. A few weeks ago I
ran into a good friend that is a freelance "internet guy" that used to
rent an office but decided to give it up. However, he was sick of
working in his apartment too. Anyway, he was telling me this day that
he had been to all the local cafes and they were packed or a bit
"hostile" towards his sitting at a table working all day. I told him
come on over to the bar, we are closed in the day, and I would be
sitting there waiting on deliveries. That's when he told me about co-
working, and he said "You should think about using the space for that
when no in operation. I know I would sign up." So that's where I am.
I had known about the idea in theory as my wife is a "web/design
person" but she works for another free-lancer out of the woman's
apartment, which they both find very awkward when it is time for
clients to come consult. They too mentioned the need for an office
but did not want a cubicle atmosphere.
I guess for me the whole concept has grown (in my mind) where we have
a cool space (very cool design) where people can not only work, but
also find others who can help with their business. ("Hey you do web
design...I need a web page...", and so forth). I also plan on having
a "conference room" in a space I don't use so people can have clients
over and take meetings. And maybe eventually have monthly lectures
either by members or guests: ("The Internet, The Law & You", or "1099
Employees: "Where's that receipt?" by a professor or CPA). Really
create benefits to being a member of the group besides just a
guaranteed space to sit.
So that was as brief as I could cram all my ideas in. Sorry for the
wordiness, I am just excited. My biggest question is what is a good
way to get members. I have a few "maybes and estimate I need 10-12 to
start in order to cover expenses and minor start-up costs. I also
want to make sure we get mature responsible people who are looking to
help it grow and not just, "yeah, my roommate threw me out" people....
Where do I begin?
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