Re: [Coworking] From Media Productions to Coworking (startup development phase)

[Tony Bacigalupo]

Hey Alex, thanks for sharing your plan!

I love the idea of doing a hybrid; it's been done many times successfully
and is generally a great way to help both businesses be more sustainable.

Your question about conflicts of interest is a common one; what it comes
back to is simply fostering a culture of honesty and transparency from the
beginning.

While you want your members to hire each other for projects, there's a
fuzzy line past which a member's company probably will be better off
separating itself from yours–but it's really the kind of problem that you
don't need to worry about in hypotheticals. If you start with a culture of
good communication from the start, you can handle whatever comes up as it
happens.

Best of luck and keep us posted!

Tony

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On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 4:49 PM, AlexB  wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> So I need your thoughts and input on the subject of opening a co-working
> space. I am currently in the process of applying for a government funding
> program for New Startups.
> My area of expertise is the Media Services Section (Video Productions,
> Graphic Design, Motion Graphics etc), I have worked as a freelancer for
> almost 7 years now, sometimes working from home and sometimes working
> in-house for other Production Houses on long term projects.
>
> I found out about the Government Fund and I decided that, hey, maybe its
> time for me to open my own Production House, so I started developing my
> business plan a while ago for a Media Production Company. Fortunately I
> stumbled across co-working about a month ago and it has changed my plans
> (for the better I think). The idea of a community of Creative Professionals
> all working in the same space is so intriguing. I have experienced first
> hand problems freelancers face when working from a home offices or cafes.
> We all know these I wont get into them here because that`s not where I want
> to end up.
>
> Now because of this I had to change my whole plan and develop a new
> concept that would incorporate both (co-working and a media production
> house).
>
> From what I have seen online most co-working spaces work by renting out
> the space to tenants (I know its not only about the space, its about
> community and interaction).
> So what I would like is to combine both my original business idea with
> co-working.
>
> How it would work:
>
> The company will serve as a co-working space for Freelance Professionals
> in the Media section, with all the standard facilities of a co-working
> space, but will also
> have a Media Production Department and all the relevant facilities (Green
> Screen Studio, Backdrops, etc).
>
> The media departments role:
>
>- Find Jobs (Video Productions, Photography, etc)
>- These Jobs will be posted in a jobs opening section in our members
>online system.
>- They can find jobs that matches there skills and knowledge and apply
>for the opening.
>- Members will be paid for their services (the amount will be on a job
>to job basis, depending on the scope and size)
>- If no relevant members are available for certain jobs then our
>Production Department will contract non-members to fill the positions.
>- The media department will handle the management of the project.
>
> This way our members not only can use the co-working space for there own
> jobs, but they can also find job openings from us. This service is also
> based on membership plan, meaning that to use the Job Opening Section they
> will have to have a Premium Plan.
>
> I would like any thoughts about the concept of having a Media Production
> Department within a co-working space filled with Freelancers that do the
> same job, does conflict of interest arise?
> Remember though that premium members will have first pick at these job
> opening and only after there is no available or qualified person will we
> look outside our member pool to fill positions.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
>
>
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Re: [Coworking] Co-working Startup - Spreading The Word!

[Tony Bacigalupo]

Hey Grace, welcome!

We discuss all sorts of things in this group, so I'd advise you block out
some time just to dig through the extensive archives:
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/coworking

Generally speaking, I'm a big advocate for attracting members by doing
awesome stuff that makes people want to be a part of what you're doing.
It's doubly good when your members are taking the lead on things.

Trying to "get people" to come to your space by traditional marketing can
work, but it's an uphill battle. Focusing on Being Awesome is more fun and
effective :-)

Also: If you're not doing this already, you must use some kind of slogan
that emphasizes how you're *vampires who don't suck.*

I'm also kicking off a class for people building new coworking communities;
if you're interested to learn more let me know.

Rock on!
Tony

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On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 3:09 PM, Grace Texter  wrote:

> Hi all!
>
> I am the Digital Marketing Manager for a new Startup co-working space
> called Vampire Creative ! I'm looking to
> spread the word about the company and ask for some tips on how to reach
> those who need co-working space, as well as any other general tips from you
> co-working experts!
>
> Also, please take a look at our website and follow us on Twitter
> , Facebook
> , and Instagram
>  to keep an eye on what we
> are up to!
>
> Thank you all so much!
>
> Grace
>
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[Coworking] Re: GCUC tix go up this Tuesday 3/7

[Bernhard Mehl]

That's an awesome idea for a workshop - looking forward and see you soon!

On Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 1:03:51 PM UTC-5, Jerome wrote:
>
> Hey folks. GCUC is in NYC this year, from Friday 5/5 - Sunday 5-7.
>
>
> I'm running a workshop on design, architecture. Construction and furniture 
> is your biggest upfront cost and rent is your biggest recurring cost. Spend 
> wisely.
>
>
> Tix prices go up on Tuesday 3/7.
>
> http://usa.gcuc.co/
>
> See you there!
> Jerome
> www.BLANKSPACES.com
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[Coworking] Pro's and con's

[Alex Linsker]

For starters: 
http://www.theonion.com/graphic/the-pros-and-cons-of-open-plan-offices-38377

For more in-depth, it depends on the level of culture. 5 levels summarized 
here, which are pros or cons: 
http://www.culturesync.net/toolbox/culturemeter-survey/ To get from one to the 
other, just start doing the one you want. They wrote a book which is amazing.

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