alex, we use a finger-print system in which you could easily manage your member's access.
cheers, Liu Yan On 2012-6-14, at 上午6:38, Alex Hillman wrote: > Awesome update Lars! Thanks for sharing. > > For the members you've gotten so far, do you know how most of them are > finding out about you? >> - Access is managed in two ways: members with an office have their own keys, >> for 24/7 access; "nomads" have 9-5/M-F access through a buzzer to a >> first-floor door (we're in a second floor space). I'd love to find a great >> keycard access system that can integrate with a membership management system >> - if anyone has ideas, please share! > > We've got a similar setup, and with our recent expansion decided to try to > streamline the buzzer workflow. Starting this week we've implemented a new > system for all non-keyholding members that I'm looking forward to being able > to share more about soon! > > -Alex > > > -- > /ah > indyhall.org > coworking in philadelphia > On Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 6:09 PM, lars hasselblad torres wrote: > >> Hi Coworking colleagues, >> >> I thought I'd share a few insights from how we're set up over here at Local >> 64, in case its helpful or instructive for any of you setting up new working >> spaces. If I had to describe our infrastructure, I'd say its light and rock >> solid. The carbon nanotube construction of space management. Here goes: >> - We've developed four tiers of membership: "Settlers" are office owners by >> the month $275/mo; "Nomads" are shared space users by the month ($65/mo); >> "Visitors" buy 5 day passes per month ($35/mo); and "Day Trippers" purchase >> by the day ($15/day). So far, the "Nomad" seems very popular, and we've >> rented all our offices (only three, two of them doubled up) >> - Membership (we're up to 21) is piped through Cobot.me; it has its limits, >> but is very effective for what it does, including member invoicing. Planning >> to get Wifi check-in enabled in the next few weeks to support better >> self-regulation at the space (know when its busy, less busy, etc) >> - Payments are being handled through Paypal, Square, and cash/check. Square, >> while a bit on the pricey side, is incredibly smooth and easy to use, with >> automated nightly deposits >> - We provide Wifi through a kick@$$ Netgate router recommended by Cobot; it >> offers infinite flexibility and customization with a very robust range - >> members can pick it up at locations up and down the block! >> - In addition to providing MW95 access for all members, we're getting some >> great public programs on the calendar after hours, including weeknight and >> weekend workshops. I'd be interested in knowing what systems you use to >> create a robust community platform (help members maintain profiles, manage >> scheduling/calendaring, blog, email announce, etc). >> - General communication and outreach is managed through Tumblr (our blog/web >> presence at local64.com), Google groups (email announce, members only) and >> MailChimp (growing outreach list of about 200 interested community members). >> Its all a bit unwieldy but we don't have the resources to plow into >> developing an integrated system. I'd love to hear what others do from an >> integrated workflow. >> - Access is managed in two ways: members with an office have their own keys, >> for 24/7 access; "nomads" have 9-5/M-F access through a buzzer to a >> first-floor door (we're in a second floor space). I'd love to find a great >> keycard access system that can integrate with a membership management system >> - if anyone has ideas, please share! >> >> Well, that's about it - lots of small stuff but I wanted to share these >> deets. You can see some pics of the space at http://local64.com >> >> Very best, >> >> lars >> --- >> Twitter & Skype | lhtorres >> 202-549-2322 >> http://mixedmedia.us >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> 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. > > > -- > 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. -- 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.
