[Coworking] Re: Cowork Network
steven - search the google group for coworkination. there are links to the google code page. -hh Steven Heath wrote: 2008/10/28 axon [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I'd be up for occasional concalls. I have a WebEx account we can use if that's of interest. --Ax On Oct 27, 11:12 am, Jacob Sayles [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd be down for a regular conference call. Even if it was just to shoot the shit, it would be great to talk with folks and see how things are going. Talking of 'shoot the shit'. Someone posted couple of weeks ago saying they were hoping to open source release some coworking related software around resource booking. Can that person give an update, I think that is one of the biggest tangible areas that we can work together (along with advice and comments etc). PS I would be interested in an initial conf call but we would need to think abotu what the outcome is other than for me to listen to all your funky accents :-) --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[Coworking] Re: Cowork Network
I'd be up for occasional concalls. I have a WebEx account we can use if that's of interest. --Ax On Oct 27, 11:12 am, Jacob Sayles [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd be down for a regular conference call. Even if it was just to shoot the shit, it would be great to talk with folks and see how things are going. Jacob On Wed, Oct 22, 2008 at 9:05 PM, felicity at cubes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just to add my two cents... I have been part of this coworking group for about 8 months ago. The best part as far as I can tell is that we have the wiki, the blog, this group and a general pool of resources that everyone shares. Does it need more organization? Maybe. I think a lot gets repeated and certain questions that are universal to coworking space owners like liability agreements have come up quite a bit. Still the organic nature of it all works well. One thought...kind of along the lines of a salon, would be to do a periodic (we determine) in person or conference call type session where we focus on a topic within coworking spaces or ownership. It is up to each person who participates to decide how or if to take away anything from the salon to apply to their own space. It maybe the best of both worlds. We keep the starfish in that it stays an organic movement with each space existing with its own personality and knowledge, but it allows us to vocalize ideas, resources, etc. It connects coworking spaces without placing them in a spiderweb so to speak. Just a thought... Felicity CubesCrayons Space:www.cubesandcrayons.com Blog: cubes.typepad.com/blog Personal thoughts: cubes.typepad.com/cake On Oct 9, 9:26 am, Tara Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I guess I don't understand the benefits of making coworking an organization. Or, at the very least, I see a few benefits that are eclipsed by the costs of it. On Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 9:24 AM, Jacob Sayles [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm excited by the idea and share many of the same concerns. It's a pattern we've seen before in the open source world. There are a lot of open source projects that developed organically, and then some entity decides they wanted to kick it up a notch. Sometimes this works out well, sometimes it is disastrous. The trick is going to be keeping a tuned eye on the process to make sure it's not a spiderifying the starfish. We've identified that concern, but how do we navigate around it? Jacob -- Office Nomads - Individuality without Isolation http://www.officenomads.com- (206) 323-6500 On Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 9:02 AM, Tony Bacigalupo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I do think that external organizations can/will/should exist to service different segments; for instance, I think there's a ton of potential for an organization that aims to service cafes that host (co)working folks. Many cafes are struggling with the onslaught of laptops, as their business models count on people getting their coffee and leaving quick to make room for the next guy. If an organization came along that helped cafes tweak their business models to take advantage of this shift, everyone would benefit. (More on that another time.) The Cowork Network, as envisioned above, looks to be leaning towards helping people establish and run dedicated workspaces. Providing a knowledge base, access to technology, and potentially even seed funding, could all be very useful services for folks to partake in. Karen, it sounds like your game plan is a good one-- gather together the people interested in this concept and start to identify the market and its needs. That'll provide a framework for ensuing discussions. Tony -- -- 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/0... ) 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 -- Office Nomads - Individuality without Isolationhttp://www.officenomads.com- (206) 323-6500 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[Coworking] Re: Hello From Fort Collins, CO
Thanks Danny. I was just on your site a few days ago - very nice! I stopped by The Hive a few weeks back, but it was not open. Think it was s Sunday, so people must have been taking the day off. Didn't know that was an option:) Will have to stop by and check you folks out next time I am down that way. R, Coby On Oct 25, 8:19 pm, Daniel Newman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Welcome Coby! Glad to see people wanting to open other spaces up around CO! Looking forward to hearing about your progress. Danny ID345 SPACEwww.id345.org On Sat, Oct 25, 2008 at 4:27 PM, coby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, Just wanted to introduce myself and say thanks for the great resource. I just moved back to Fort Collins and am getting my feet back on the ground. I do mostly Open Source web dev and right now focused on Drupal. Long term plan is to branch out into tech for sustainable, resilient communities. Also thinking of opening a coworking space in Ft Collins to build some synergy and all that good stuff. Still a bunch of work to do as I get to know folks around town. Regards, Coby --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[Coworking] Re: Felicity Chapman, Cubes Crayons, Coworking, Jumping Monkeys
Thanks, Sean. I have to admit that I have not yet heard my, how did you describe it, charming voice yet. I had a friend listen just to see if I sounded remotely intelligent while I did the podcast from a playground. I am not so good at listening to myself. Does anyone out there like their own voice? Anyway, it was good fun and a great opportunity to talk about coworking. CubesCrayons is in for some big changes and interesting to get out there and chat. I am constantly inspired and challenged by this group to take things to a higher level at Cubes. The coworking community just rocks and I am proud to be a part of it and to share it with as many people as possible. All the best, Felicity Space: www.cubesandcrayons.com Blog: cubes.typepad.com/blog Personal blog: cubes.typepad.com/cake On Oct 26, 12:18 pm, Sean O'Steen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was pleasantly surprised to hear Felicity's charming voice in my ear buds this morning. She was recently interviewed by Meghan Morrone Leo Laporte in the latest Jumping Monkeys podcast which was awesomely titled: Coworking While I hope her appearance on the podcast proves to be an effective marketing piece for her own community, Cubes Crayons, Felicity also took time to clearly and effectively define coworking. A couple of key points: * People find they are more productive when they come to a coworking office versus working by ones self. Yes, there's pleanty of socialization, but generally folks are more productive when surrounded by other people trying to be productive. *You don't have to be part of a coworking community every day to benefit. Come to a coworking space occasionally, if for no other reason, than to just meet people. Social networking is key. * Felicity effectively explains the difference between a coworking space and an executive office rental. * An interest in, if not a commitment to, keeping a starfish style organizational structure as Cubes Crayons expands. Congratulations Felicity. This was a great interview, both for Cubes Crayons, and for coworking as a whole. Cheers, Sean O'Steen The Jumping Monkeys Podcast; Episode 69: http://twit.tv/jm69 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[Coworking] Re: Felicity Chapman, Cubes Crayons, Coworking, Jumping Monkeys
I never listen to my own podcasts. The cringe factor is WAY too high. :) Congrats, though! That's awesome and thanks Sean for catching it! Did y'all know there is a coworking bookmark group? Feel free to join and add these great links: http://ma.gnolia.com/groups/coworking T On Mon, Oct 27, 2008 at 11:49 PM, felicity at cubes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, Sean. I have to admit that I have not yet heard my, how did you describe it, charming voice yet. I had a friend listen just to see if I sounded remotely intelligent while I did the podcast from a playground. I am not so good at listening to myself. Does anyone out there like their own voice? Anyway, it was good fun and a great opportunity to talk about coworking. CubesCrayons is in for some big changes and interesting to get out there and chat. I am constantly inspired and challenged by this group to take things to a higher level at Cubes. The coworking community just rocks and I am proud to be a part of it and to share it with as many people as possible. All the best, Felicity Space: www.cubesandcrayons.com Blog: cubes.typepad.com/blog Personal blog: cubes.typepad.com/cake On Oct 26, 12:18 pm, Sean O'Steen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was pleasantly surprised to hear Felicity's charming voice in my ear buds this morning. She was recently interviewed by Meghan Morrone Leo Laporte in the latest Jumping Monkeys podcast which was awesomely titled: Coworking While I hope her appearance on the podcast proves to be an effective marketing piece for her own community, Cubes Crayons, Felicity also took time to clearly and effectively define coworking. A couple of key points: * People find they are more productive when they come to a coworking office versus working by ones self. Yes, there's pleanty of socialization, but generally folks are more productive when surrounded by other people trying to be productive. *You don't have to be part of a coworking community every day to benefit. Come to a coworking space occasionally, if for no other reason, than to just meet people. Social networking is key. * Felicity effectively explains the difference between a coworking space and an executive office rental. * An interest in, if not a commitment to, keeping a starfish style organizational structure as Cubes Crayons expands. Congratulations Felicity. This was a great interview, both for Cubes Crayons, and for coworking as a whole. Cheers, Sean O'Steen The Jumping Monkeys Podcast; Episode 69: http://twit.tv/jm69 -- -- 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 coworking@googlegroups.com 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[Coworking] Fax?
Alright my fellow coworking space owners and coworkers as well, I have kind of a quick question about the fax machine. We have almost no one use our fax machine and I am wondering why we pay for a separate line for it. We are contemplating going to an eFax for ourselves and suggesting that to our members. Thoughts? Do you use/have a fax machine? Do your members use it? Do you use eFax? OR like me, does really no one fax any more... -Felicity SPACE: www.cubesandcrayons.com BLOG: cubes.typepad.com/blog --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com 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 -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
