[Coworking] Re: Any Feedback from People Who Use Nexudus Coworking Software?

[Bernd Rützel]

Hi Nathan,

I am running Coworking4You in Germany based on Nexudus. We use it mainly 
for our tariffs, bookings of our meeting areas, member directory and 
internal communication with the dashboard.
For public we have also integrated parts of Nexudus in our public web page 
(Member directory and bookings calendar)

Based on Nexudus I have automated almost everything, so I don't need 
additional staff for managing the space.

Our web presence: https://coworking4you.de/
The way we use Nexudus: https://coworking4you.spaces.nexudus.com/de

Sorry - it is in German, but I still think I may give you some ideas.

Feel free to contact me, if you have special questions.

Am Samstag, 30. Januar 2016 22:02:11 UTC+1 schrieb Nathan Daum:
>
> Is there a list somewhere of coworking spaces that use Nexudus? We're 
> using it for basics like billing and room booking but planning to do more 
> as time goes on. We have a small staff and can't exactly shut down and 
> build it all at once. Would love to get ideas from others who are using it, 
> especially any folks who are doing more than just the basics like we are.
>
> Thanks! 
> Nate
> Startup Hall http://www.startuphall.org/
> http://startuphall.spaces.nexudus.com/
>
> On Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 6:57:13 AM UTC-7, Ender Baykal wrote:
>>
>> Hello everyone, 
>>
>> We're still in progress of seeking a platform which meets all our needs 
>> at once. However, it's kind of hard to find a platform like that, because 
>> we would like to:
>>
>> *1.* manage all the membership payment transactions (charge users, 
>> accepting new members(coworkers), canceling memberships etc.)
>>
>> *2.* track their check-ins to our space (we don't want to check them in 
>> manually, we already have a HID card reader system that allows people to 
>> check-in at the front desk, however this card reader application is 
>> integrated with Cobot and if we use another platform instead of Cobot, we 
>> are not sure that we will be able to use our current HID system with the 
>> new platform)
>>
>> *3.* We would like to see our members can interact each other on a 
>> single platform by posting events, chatting each other, posting something 
>> that they find interesting, or even posting job ads etc.
>>
>> *4.* manage our printer system (may be by giving our members some 
>> credits in order to use the printers in our coworking space)
>>
>> *5.* we want our coworkers(members) can easily book our meeting rooms as 
>> well as other resources like phone booths.
>>
>>
>> Besides all these, the user interface of the platform/software should be 
>> extremely simple. It shouldn't be complicated, it needs to look really 
>> simple to people to encourage them to use it. 
>>
>> As I mentioned above, we're still in progress of finding a platform like 
>> this. We came up with Nexudus, but I am not sure if it's going to be 
>> helpful and meet our needs. If anyone who already uses Nexudus can give us 
>> a feedback, we would appreciate that. In addition, we also appreciate if 
>> you suggest us other softwares.
>>
>> *P.S.: We think Project Management softwares (Basecamp, Podio etc.) can't 
>> help us since they're quiet expensive and kind of complicated and not very 
>> user friendly. They have a lot of apps to allow you to customize it based 
>> on your needs, but these are not as simple as other softwares.*
>>
>> Thanks everyone!
>>
>> *Indiegrove Team*
>>
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>>
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[Coworking] Discussion about sponsorships and Summary of previous threads.

[brianyen22]

 

There are a number of threads about sponsorship and some are dated. We 
summarized the actionable advice below and have the following specific 
questions for you about how to best launch a sponsorship program.


*Our Questions*


   - How much are you getting for your cash sponsorships? How do you sell 
   them? What benefits are you offering your sponsors?
   - If you are offering memberships to other organizations(like a 
   neighborhood crossfit gym), how does that work for you? 
   - Which specific companies have you worked with? Any suggestions? We 
   love Justin's Snacks by the way.
   - What other ways have you been able to get sponsorships? 
   - If you have had some success, we would love to chat and share some 
   best practices. (Hint: Free Beer)



*SUMMARY NOTES FROM PREVIOUS POSTS*:


*Types of Sponsorships*


   - Sponsorships come in all shapes, ways, and form; sponsorships for 
   invoicing, accounting, supplies, car sharing, CRM software, computer 
   accessories, printing, and cafes are a couple examples.
   - Apply for a grant, program, or competition from a government program, 
   university, or other organization in the area.
   - Work with Internet providers, especially with fiber companies that are 
   looking to grow, for free or discounted Internet.  Many co-working 
   spaces are receiving six months to a year in free Internet or large 
   discounts for the service.
   - Sell ad spaces on the building or inside the office space.  For 
   example, many incubators are selling the name of their rooms, such as a 
   conference room.
   - Create membership packages with universities, gyms, coffee shops, and 
   larger venues to get discounts for their members to your space or for your 
   members to their space.  For example, a cowork space in the UK sold two 
   memberships to a local university in which two students at a time may use 
   the space. Another example is getting a gym discount for your members.
   - Partner with public transportation networks, such as shared bikes, 
   shared cars, and subways.
   - Create incentives for members to sponsor or contribute more upfront.  For 
   example, you can print exclusive black RFID cards for members that pay for 
   an entire year in advance.  One space created a “Wall of Fame” that 
   features the initial “founders” and “sponsors” forever for $500 to $1500.
   - Work with a law firm (either local or national) for a cash sponsorship 
   or for them to give free advice and services.  The firm is able to 
   connect members with their connections and often will write about you in 
   articles, blog posts, and magazines.
   - Create events, such as pitch competitions, in which companies are able 
   to participate in, recruit from, and provide funding or a service.
   - Partner with media sources (generally local) to advertise your 
   workspace for content.  Ad departments have empty ad spaces to fill.

 

*Advice for the Pitch*


   - Create a formal proposal that you can provide to the potential 
   sponsors.  The platform helps you know what you are asking for and what 
   you can provide to the sponsor.
   - Make sure that your sponsors know what they are getting in return.  The 
   return for them should be several times larger than their contribution.  
This 
   is crucial because it has been expressed to us that so many people call for 
   a sponsorship but they never talk about what the sponsor will get in return.
   - Make sure the company that is sponsoring is a great fit. They want 
   access to your members.
   - In-kind sponsorships are easier to get than cash sponsorships
   - One-time sponsorships are easier to get than on-going sponsorships.


Brian Yen

Sponsorships

GeniusDen Business Incubator - Dallas TX

214-455-5652


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Re: [Coworking] hapaSpace - A co working space in Kumasi (Ghana)

[Alex Hillman]

I love that part of my day today included looking up exactly where Kumasi
is. So cool.

Welcome to the community, Albert!

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On Mon, Feb 1, 2016 at 3:40 PM, Albert Opoku  wrote:

>
> Dear All
>
> I am happy to announce to you the opening of hapaSpace
>  - a co working space in the heart of Kumasi.
> hapaSpace is located in the Dovewell building, where TV3 is located -
> opposite the STC station in Adum. The first phase of hapaSpace has been
> funded by Hapaweb Solutions . Our vision is to
> develop hapaSpace as Kumasi's best co working space .
>
>
>
> Over the next months we at Hapaweb Solutions and our partners will work
> hard in our quest to make hapaSpace like iSpace in Accra and KINU in Dar
> es Salaam so that hapaSpace will be a place in Kumasi for tech meet-ups,
> events, innovation competitions, workshops and webinars.
>
>
> Our goal is to be more than a space to work, we want to build a physical
> community that provides IT start-ups, SMEs, Entrepreneurs and Social
> Enterprises relevant education, training and mentorship opportunities that
> are key to helping ideas and prototypes become viable products and services.
>
>
>
> As we open today 1st February 2016, we want to express
> our profound appreciation to Fiifi Baidoo and the iSpace
>  team for their support and advice in getting
> hapaSpace off to good start, words can not express how much we owe them. We
> strongly believe you too can help us achieve our goal of building a strong
> entrepreneurship hub in Kumasi. You can do so by either becoming a member
> of hapaSpace, by forwarding this message to your friends, attend our events
> or by simply passing by hapaSpace to say hi.
>
>
>
> Thank you so much for being part of those who motivated us to get
> started...the journey has just began!
>
>
>
> Regards
>
> Albert
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Re: [Coworking] Re: Who's shopping for electronic door locks?

[Karen Taborda]

Hi Jenny,

That is great to hear. Which tool is interesting to you?

Cheers,
Karen

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> I'm curious about this too Sarah!
>
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> On Fri, Jan 29, 2016 at 3:37 PM, Sarah Bacerra  wrote:
>
> That's good to know. Thanks, Bernhard!
>
> On Fri, Jan 29, 2016 at 5:15 AM, Bernhard Mehl  wrote:
>
>> Sarah,
>>
>> Bernhard here from KISI  :) You're always happy
>> to chat with other spaces who use KISI, let us know if you need some
>> contacts.
>>
>> Also we have a new feature coming out which might be interesting:
>> Calendar integration. That way you can have all guests that come to your
>> space issue a temporary key for the time of their meeting in the space.
>>
>> Bernhard
>>
>> On Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 2:26:17 PM UTC-5, Sarah Bacerra wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi Shane,
>>>
>>> We are seriously considering KISI for our space and also use Nexudus.
>>> Have you implemented it yet? If so, what has your experience been and what
>>> headaches, if any, are involved with this system?
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>> Sarah
>>>
>>> On Monday, November 30, 2015 at 7:20:36 AM UTC-8, Shane Barbanel wrote:

 After looking at hard keys, RFID cards, schlagelock system (looks
 really good as well btw) we are going with KISI door systems. KISI is an
 app on the members phone, and is therefore the key. See will check back in
 to let you know how it works in real time. But I will say one of the
 founders got on the phone and performed a one-on-one demo with us.
 Additionally it doesn't hurt that Nexudus, our back end Coworking
 management software is linked to this key system.

 Shane
 On Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 5:09:34 PM UTC-4, Jacob Sayles wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> The topic of electronic (RFID) door locks has come up a few times and
> I wanted to revisit it. Who out there now is looking for a solution? Who 
> is
> keeping an eye out for something cool to come along and interested if one
> does?
>
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[Coworking] hapaSpace - A co working space in Kumasi (Ghana)

[Albert Opoku]

Dear All

I am happy to announce to you the opening of hapaSpace 
 - a co working space in the heart of Kumasi. 
hapaSpace is located in the Dovewell building, where TV3 is located - 
opposite the STC station in Adum. The first phase of hapaSpace has been 
funded by Hapaweb Solutions . Our vision is to develop 
hapaSpace as Kumasi's best co working space . 

 

Over the next months we at Hapaweb Solutions and our partners will work 
hard in our quest to make hapaSpace like iSpace in Accra and KINU in Dar es 
Salaam so that hapaSpace will be a place in Kumasi for tech meet-ups, 
events, innovation competitions, workshops and webinars.


Our goal is to be more than a space to work, we want to build a physical 
community that provides IT start-ups, SMEs, Entrepreneurs and Social 
Enterprises relevant education, training and mentorship opportunities that 
are key to helping ideas and prototypes become viable products and services.

 

As we open today 1st February 2016, we want to express 
our profound appreciation to Fiifi Baidoo and the iSpace 
 team for their support and advice in getting 
hapaSpace off to good start, words can not express how much we owe them. We 
strongly believe you too can help us achieve our goal of building a strong 
entrepreneurship hub in Kumasi. You can do so by either becoming a member 
of hapaSpace, by forwarding this message to your friends, attend our events 
or by simply passing by hapaSpace to say hi. 

 

Thank you so much for being part of those who motivated us to get 
started...the journey has just began!

 

Regards

Albert

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[Coworking] Space Utilization Rate

[Eric Wulf]

I'm new, cautiously excited about starting a cowering space... and very 
thankful for this resource.

Quick question: As I look to put some basic assumptions together, can you 
tell me how to figure space/capacity utilization? For example, if I were to 
sell 30 memberships that allowed unlimited access (not dedicated desks, but 
unlimited access to the space), *what can I expect in terms of how many 
members might visit each day*?

What I'm trying to get at is my required inventory. If I have 30 
workspaces, can I safely sell 40 memberships for those seats?

Thank you.

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Re: [Coworking] Space Utilization Rate

[Jonathan Markwell]

Hi Eric,

Sorry this is unlikely to be the answer you want to receive: it depends.

Your safest bet would be to find your community members before you lease
the space and ask them how often they expect to use it. They'll only be
marginally better at predicting their own behaviour than any of us are at
trying to guess it. But if you involve them in the decision they'll be more
forgiving if it feels too busy or too quiet.

Hope this helps,

Jon

On Mon, 1 Feb 2016 at 12:52 Eric Wulf  wrote:

> I'm new, cautiously excited about starting a cowering space... and very
> thankful for this resource.
>
> Quick question: As I look to put some basic assumptions together, can you
> tell me how to figure space/capacity utilization? For example, if I were to
> sell 30 memberships that allowed unlimited access (not dedicated desks, but
> unlimited access to the space), *what can I expect in terms of how many
> members might visit each day*?
>
> What I'm trying to get at is my required inventory. If I have 30
> workspaces, can I safely sell 40 memberships for those seats?
>
> Thank you.
>
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Re: [Coworking] Virtual assistant services

[Joy Graham]

I'm a little late to the party... but thanks so much for the question and 
the answers!

I've been offering virtual assistant services to two coworking spaces for 
the past year (as a member perk/partner, not as an in-house service) and 
have been wondering if it's something I should attempt to offer to more 
spaces. Most of the projects have been one-off requests instead of ongoing 
assistance, but in my mind (which is a virtual factory of great ideas, of 
course), it's a nice gesture from the coworking spaces. The bonus is that 
members get a discounted rate.

I would love to know if other space owners/operators would be more 
interested if the assistance came from a service partner rather than a team 
member. Yes? No? Perhaps, if the sun, moon and stars lined up perfectly and 
no extra work were required???

Joy (www.EspritVA.com)

On Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 2:05:25 PM UTC-5, Kevin Penstock wrote:
>
> Thanks Ramon (and Alex on another thread).  You've confirmed what I 
> already new.  After running our space for six years we've been asked maybe 
> twice for virtual assistant services.  
> Just doing some research for some folks wanting to try this. 
> Cheers 
> Kevin
> On Nov 21, 2015 3:31 AM, "Ramon Suarez"  > wrote:
>
>> No, there's just no demand for it and if anybody ever needs it they work 
>> with any of the existing concierge services, through freelance platforms 
>> and specialized companies
>>
>> Ramon Suarez
>> Author: coworkinghandbook.com
>> Founder betacowork.com
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[Coworking] Re: Coworking Management Software...Help!

[Miroslav Miroslavov]

I will add one more platform for managing coworking spaces called OfficeR 
. It has very advanced space management tool as well 
as the members management, billings, bookings and even business 
intelligence for coworking spaces.

On Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 4:00:09 PM UTC+1, Chana wrote:
>
> Help, please! We have outgrown our current (cobbled together) 
> coworking space management system. 
>
> I am struggling to find new management software (room reservations, 
> member accts, merchant account processing, QB compatible). What is 
> working for you? Which software does your coworking space use?  Has 
> anyone tried Cobot? 
>
> Your suggestions, advice and time will be greatly appreciated. 
>
> Chana 
> Mayor of Connect113

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Re: [Coworking] Space Utilization Rate

[Alex Hillman]

> They'll only be marginally better at predicting their own behaviour than
any of us are at trying to guess it.

This is 100% correct :)

It depends on the people, it depends on what they're coming to the space
for, it depends on traffic/travel, it depends on weatherso many things.

This Quora answer

which
might help you with thinking about your utilization figures - it's a little
bit of a different way of thinking about what you're tracking and what you
can expect.

As an aside, I'd encourage you to reconsider "unlimited" access as your
base membership. For that, I put together a guide to designing memberships

that
optimize for community that I hope helps you!

-Alex




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On Mon, Feb 1, 2016 at 9:15 AM, Jonathan Markwell <
jonathan.markw...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Eric,
>
> Sorry this is unlikely to be the answer you want to receive: it depends.
>
> Your safest bet would be to find your community members before you lease
> the space and ask them how often they expect to use it. They'll only be
> marginally better at predicting their own behaviour than any of us are at
> trying to guess it. But if you involve them in the decision they'll be more
> forgiving if it feels too busy or too quiet.
>
> Hope this helps,
>
> Jon
>
> On Mon, 1 Feb 2016 at 12:52 Eric Wulf  wrote:
>
>> I'm new, cautiously excited about starting a cowering space... and very
>> thankful for this resource.
>>
>> Quick question: As I look to put some basic assumptions together, can you
>> tell me how to figure space/capacity utilization? For example, if I were to
>> sell 30 memberships that allowed unlimited access (not dedicated desks, but
>> unlimited access to the space), *what can I expect in terms of how many
>> members might visit each day*?
>>
>> What I'm trying to get at is my required inventory. If I have 30
>> workspaces, can I safely sell 40 memberships for those seats?
>>
>> Thank you.
>>
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