Re: [Coworking] Launching 'Hire' as a gig portal for coworking members.
This is awesome! We're implementing a similar service. Toni Hogan *The Office Connexion* 11920 Walters Road (map http://g.co/maps/vpwjz) Houston, TX 77067 www.TheOfficeConnexion.com http://www.theofficeconnexion.com/ Got Mail? http://mymail.theofficeconnexion.com/ 832-534-CONX (2669) *OUR PRESSROOM http://pressroom.prlog.org/theofficeconnexion/* http://www.facebook.com/theofficeconnexionhttp://theofficeconnexion.eventbrite.com/?s=8148331 ~~~ The Office Connexion is a social enterprise. Social enterprises are businesses whose primary purpose is the common good. They use the methods and disciplines of business and the power of the marketplace to advance their social, environmental and human justice agendas. Three characteristics distinguish a social enterprise from other types of businesses, nonprofits and government agencies: - *It directly addresses an intractable social need and serves the common good*, either through its products and services or through the number of disadvantaged people it employs. - *Its commercial activity is a strong revenue driver*, whether a significant earned income stream within a nonprofit’s mixed revenue portfolio, or a for profit enterprise. - *The common good is its primary purpose*, literally “baked into” the organization’s DNA, and trumping all others. On Thu, Nov 1, 2012 at 12:46 PM, Craig Baute - Creative Density Coworking baut...@gmail.com wrote: Yesterday I launched *Hirehttp://densitycoworking.com/new-service-hire-a-freelancer-through-creative-density/ * on Creative Density's site where local Denver companies can submit projects to the freelancers that cowork at Creative Density. I'm branding it as a personal recommendation service for freelancers versus a straight jobs connector because so many of those already exist and this is a more curated service. How it works is pretty simple, companies say what type of project they want to work on, the budget, and further details. I then respond to the company with three or less recommendations of people that I know would be interested and meet the job requirements. This process will change as membership increases and the community will be asked for input into the process because I want to avoid favoring people and creating politics. I simply want to give honest feedback to companies on freelancers that I work with on a daily basis and understand their strengths and passions. I take no cut of work and it is a service and benefit to the coworkers. The need CD is trying to solve: Companies don't know where to go to find talent. They often just post on Craigslist or go through their current networks. This is a long process or the company is limited to how many freelancers they actually know. *Hire *becomes a hub for local talent. Freelancers have a new opportunity to work with local companies and get discovered. They get more work, able to spend more time coworking, we build a stronger community. Creative Density benefits by becoming a hub and support system for freelancers. As Tony would say, we'd help fix this stupid job crisis. In addition, I'm starting to see more work passed between members and I'm getting approached by companies looking for talent already. *Hire *will provide a formal outlet for outside companies and to encourage them to use coworking members for gigs. What I don't want is for people to join Creative Density just because of job leads, but I'm going to react versus worry too much about it up front because I think good community management and culture can overcome this problem. I'm not sure if any other coworking spaces are launching services like this but I would love to know your reactions or how you'd change it. This is a beta and will be adjusted as need. Craig Creative Density Denver, CO -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com
[Coworking] Re: Forcing Density At First Sparks Community
Confirmation! We've only furnished the lounge and plan to grow into the other spaces. There has to be an absolute good reason for someone to have a private office (i.e. government regulations, nature of the business) but we will still encourage them to blend when possible. We give a full tour of the 13,000sf vision and never apologize for the empty space. It's amazing how people get it. TH On Tuesday, August 14, 2012 1:32:40 PM UTC-5, Craig Baute - Creative Density Coworking wrote: When I first started Creative Density in Denver I rented out a 3500 sf space, but only really wanted 2000 sf after a hard lesson learned when helping out a space in Toronto that had 7500 sf and no members. In Toronto people would join but spread way out because they could. New members naturally wanted to give everyone enough space so they rarely naturally had a conversation or get to know each other unless I, as a community manager played an active role, which I did. It reminded that space design needed to play a more active role in creating the culture I envisioned. Advice (for what's it worth): Force Density This lesson reminded me about how Daniel Pink and Richard Florida described how the close proximity of people in cities spurred innovation and conversations. After all, this is what coworking is trying to do on a micro level (hence the name Creative Density). I was inspired by this idea and would use the 3500 sf I signed a lease for in a different way. First, when the space opened I only made around 1500 sf. available to the members by furnishing a limited segment of the space and closing doors. This allowed the space to have different rooms for different work styles (quiet room, lounge, energy, and open floor desks) but people were forced to be close enough to each other that they would they would have conversations more frequently and get to know each other. This had a dramatic positive effect on creating community compared to my experience in Toronto. As the membership grew I slowly opened the doors up, furnished rooms, and included them in the tour. At 40 members, we still have a large 600ish sf room that is not being used very regularly so I have plenty of room to grow into. Second, I lived in 3 of the rooms taking up a quater of the building for the first 11 months of operations. This is more of me being lean since the place was zoned accordingly and knowing Creative Density didn't need 3500 sf at launch. It worked out well but I couldn't allow Creative Density to be a 24/7 space. Overall, it's okay as a new space owner to not furnish and open the entire space for use at first, and can actually damage your culture that you are trying to create. Don't be afraid to block some spots off and limit your space to encourage conversations and community. Craig Creative Density Denver -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/coworking/-/sSUZ5MS2Ap8J. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
Re: [Coworking] Re: Industry Specific Communities
Revisiting this thread... (Tried to make this short...FAILED) After trying
to build our community the regular way, {I know there's really no one
regular way} it looks like we're back to our original plan. I may be
speaking prematurely but I think a real estate focused community will begin
to grow organically. :-)
Now that we're done with getting the space ready to receive members and
guest, we've been able to refocus our energies on what pays the bills. I
stopped practicing residential real estate at the beginning of this year
and went back to my calling as a Real Estate Virtual Administrator. Instead
of trying to pull one new agent-client at a time I cast out a net.
My first client is with a firm that has over 1,500 agents. I prepared a
presentation, called the broker and went to see him the next day. I walked
out of there as one of his new agents, although I not practicing, and
access to all of the firm's agents. In addition, I have a verbal commitment
from him to help me grow my REVA business. He called two agents while I was
in the office, gave my number to two or three more, and sent an email to
everyone Sunday night.
Exciting right? But, wait!!! They (I mean we) have about nine offices
throughout Houston but they are not really setup as workspaces and have
limited space for meeting clients. The broker sent out an email to all
1,500 agents about a training last week, but the conference room only holds
6 people. SOOO, I told him my facility could accommodate up to 30 people
(major understatement) and sent him the link to The Office Connexion
website.
His reply, Now Toni, I am proud of you. I'll do my best to help you make
your business take off. I'll come see you there and look it over. We may
do meetings there and give you more exposure. We can talk later. Today,
he said we need to plan for him to come see my little office soon. I
didn't mention to him that our little office is actually 13K square feet.
{giggle} Seriously, he's really an awesome person and I see why his firm
has grown while others are dropping agents like flies.
On another note, we signed our first private office member last Friday.
yippee! We've also launched a Small Business Chamber of Commerce and are
expecting quite a few business owners at our networking event this Friday.
Exciting things happening...finally!
TH
On Sunday, March 18, 2012 6:25:09 PM UTC-5, Alex Hillman wrote:
After this response, I temper my previous answer of we learn more from
people less like us to include the caveat but everybody can benefit from
coworking principals when applied with thought and intent.
You said so much in this reply that shows the thoughtfulness and intent
behind your approach. I'm truly loving what you've described.
Excited to see this unfold, keep the posts like this flowing!
-Alex
/ah
indyhall.org
coworking in philadelphia
On Sun, Mar 18, 2012 at 7:03 PM, OC Houston
to...@theofficeconnexion.comjavascript:
wrote:
Jerome, KW is a traditional brokerage and they do provide desk space
for agents. With the growing popularity of 100% firms many new agents
think they can keep all of their commissions. They soon find out that
100% of zero is a really less than zero when you figure in the out-of-
pocket marketing, start-up, and vehicle expenses. Most 100% firms
don't offer the training a new agent needs and most brokers won't say
that because they make their money by stacking licenses. If a broker
has 1500 agents paying $175 a year or 800 agents paying $175 PLUS $95
a month with no expectation of any real value then why do anything
more than hang licenses and collect fees? It's sad and it's hurting
our industry. I'm belong to a social networking group of agents and
some of the questions posted by even experienced agents should have
been answered by the agent's broker...in some cases years ago.
The way I envision the coworking community, a new agent can have a
membership AND receive group coaching for the same price as being a
regular coworking member. They don't have to change brokerages. When
they complete the program they will be in better position to have 100%
of something to keep.
Beyond this, as the community begins to grow the agents can
collaborate with other business minded people and use ideas from other
industries to build their own business models. The market is saturated
with cookie cutter agents. I've always had more success with out-of-
the-box business models than with chasing buyers and sellers. I
accredit this to my diverse background in various industries and my
husband's third eye as a graphics and marketing guru.
So, while the Keller Williams and Re/MAX firms exist there is a great
need for what I envision. Although most 100% firms provide conference
rooms and workstations there's no sense of community and the spirit of
competition is often thick. Very few agents utilize the space because
there's no other benefit to being there.
[Coworking] Re: Windows or no Windows that is the question
the blinds are heat-resistant and designed to help control room temp as well as block direct sunlight. TH On Aug 1, 3:04 pm, Jerome Chang jer...@blankspaces.com wrote: FYI, blinds do not stop the heat, since the heat will have penetrated thru the glass by the time it hits the blinds on the interior. The only thing blinds do is reduce/stop glare. The best is double-pane glass, and the cheapest is a window film to reduce infrared and UV rays. An overhang can help if it's large enough for your building direction/longitude-latitude/etc. Jerome __ BLANKSPACES work FOR yourself, not BY yourself www.blankspaces.com 5405 Wilshire Blvd (2 blocks west of La Brea) Los Angeles, CA 90036 323.330.9505 (office) On Aug 1, 2012, at 12:50 PM, Toni Hogan wrote: I personally like natural lighting. We have four quads, each with a skylight. The bordering offices have windows some regular windows, some 6 inches wide...they look 6 inches to me. We are in the lounge. There's natural lighting from the front doors, a regular window, and a skinny window. We are in Texas and the front of the building faces west, so right about evening time it gets hotter'n heck. But, I wouldn't trade it. May get blinds or a window shade though. ;-) TH On Aug 1, 1:17 pm, Adam Dean a...@3ccoworks.com wrote: Hi All, First off thank you all for the incredible insights I've gathered from the group. I just have a simple question and all feedback would be great! Would you rather open a space with a lot natural light or have a space with an innovative design but would rely on artificial light? Thank you all for your time and I look forward to hearing the responses! Adam Dean Founder 3C-Coworks -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Windows or no Windows that is the question
my husband would, and probably will if he sees this, agree with Jerome. We've had the discussion. I'm not distracted by the normal flow of traffic on the street, but rather the people who use our parking lot as a turnaround. My hope is that as we fill up our parking lot with member cars it will deter the turnarounds. you have lots to consider. ;-) TH On Aug 1, 5:33 pm, Tom Brandt twbra...@gmail.com wrote: Jerome, I find a windowless environment pretty oppressive. Yes, street noise spills in. We are on the ground floor, and so passers-by are always peering in wondering what is going in our space. But those distractions are minor compared to the closed-in feeling I have when I can't see outside. Light is important. Artificial lighting, no matter how much it tries to emulate sunlight, just isn't the same, and doesn't feel that same. On Wed, Aug 1, 2012 at 6:12 PM, Jerome Chang jer...@blankspaces.com wrote: I'm going to provide a dissenting opinion on this, but not to say I would avoid windows altogether: windows can be distracting (outside noises like fire trucks, buses, trucks, etc. can spill in much easier) and focus people to look out, vs. within the office where the community is. Windows were traditionally viewed as ideal because perimeter office people could stare out to a view and think. To me, that sounds like someone who wants to isolate himself, vs. be in the mix of a community in the central open space. Something to think about. Design your space appropriately. Jerome __ BLANKSPACES work FOR yourself, not BY yourself www.blankspaces.com 5405 Wilshire Blvd (2 blocks west of La Brea) Los Angeles, CA 90036 323.330.9505 (office) On Aug 1, 2012, at 2:55 PM, Adam Dean wrote: Thank you all for the feedback! Basically what we have now is the option to go into a 12000 SqFt space with a lot of beautiful windows or take a space in the interior of the building w are considering that has no windows but would have a glass wall looking out into an atrium of sorts. Personally I really like the window space over the other space since we aren't selling widgets there is no need to have retail frontage. Once I am home I'll post some Pictures of the space we are looking at as well as a general layout! Thanks everyone. On Wednesday, August 1, 2012 2:17:01 PM UTC-4, Adam Dean wrote: Hi All, First off thank you all for the incredible insights I've gathered from the group. I just have a simple question and all feedback would be great! Would you rather open a space with a lot natural light or have a space with an innovative design but would rely on artificial light? Thank you all for your time and I look forward to hearing the responses! Adam Dean Founder 3C-Coworks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msg/coworking/-/pJMZX6fKcyAJ. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. -- twb member, Workantile http://workantile.com/ @twbrandt -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Global Workspace Association
Has anyone ever heard of this organization? If so, do tell... -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Global Workspace Association
Thanks! I received a call this morning. I always check out everything! Looking at the membership rates on their website. Interesting... TH On Jul 30, 10:38 am, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: I'm a member of the LinkedIn group. Most of the discussion trends to the real estate side of the conversation, but there's periodically a good link or comment. One guy in particular, Ray Lindenberg, writes EPIC long posts but they're thoughtful and interesting. Met some of the regulars (including Ray) at the Coworking Unconference in Austin, but that's as much as I've interacted with them. -Alex -- /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Monday, July 30, 2012 at 11:33 AM, Toni Hogan wrote: Has anyone ever heard of this organization? If so, do tell... -- 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 (mailto:coworking@googlegroups.com). To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com (mailto:coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com). For more options, visit this group athttp://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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Global Workspace Association
I could tell from the intro on the website that they just stuck coworking spaces in. :-) On Jul 30, 11:02 am, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: Heh, as I hit send I got an email from them. Looks like they're doing a push into coworking spaces as we speak. Anybody else get a call? On Monday, July 30, 2012 11:56:04 AM UTC-4, Alex Hillman wrote: I honestly didn't even know that they had a website :) -- /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Monday, July 30, 2012 at 11:53 AM, Toni Hogan wrote: Thanks! I received a call this morning. I always check out everything! Looking at the membership rates on their website. Interesting... TH On Jul 30, 10:38 am, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: I'm a member of the LinkedIn group. Most of the discussion trends to the real estate side of the conversation, but there's periodically a good link or comment. One guy in particular, Ray Lindenberg, writes EPIC long posts but they're thoughtful and interesting. Met some of the regulars (including Ray) at the Coworking Unconference in Austin, but that's as much as I've interacted with them. -Alex -- /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Monday, July 30, 2012 at 11:33 AM, Toni Hogan wrote: Has anyone ever heard of this organization? If so, do tell... -- 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 ( mailto:coworking@googlegroups.com coworking@googlegroups.com). To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com ( mailto:coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comcoworking+unsubscribe@googleg roups.com ). For more options, visit this group athttp:// 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Space catalyst in Indianapolis all input is welcome!
have you searched coworking indianapolis? http://www.indycoz.com/ http://www.speakeasyindy.com/ On Jul 24, 12:05 pm, bfogle fog...@ymail.com wrote: Hey everyone, Let me start out by saying I am new here so I don't really know the forum all that well. I have been researching coworking for several months now and I think that it is great! I just moved to the Indianapolis area and would love to start up a space here. Like I said I just moved here so this is really my first step I dont yet no anyone else in the area that would be interested in coworking so I am looking to meet some like minded people and see what kind of interest Indianapolis has in coworking. Soo if anyone is in the area please get in contact with me I would love to meet you So alittle about myself and how I ended up with my interest in starting a space. I have been doing freelance graphic design for many years mostly at my dining room table or at my office at my real job. My wife is a photographer as well and works from home. We have 2 small kids and trying to get any kind of real work done at home is a complete challange. Soo I stumbled apon coworking and have loved the idea every since. Anyone who has any feedback for a beginner please feel free to reply and anyone in the Indy area please let me know your out there! Thanks! Bfogle -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Launch Party/Open House Finally!
We hosting our official launch party this Friday. We have a theme, food and drinks planned, and a couple of activities. Honestly, I'm a bit nervous about the whole thing. What did some of you actually DO at your launch/open house? Specifically, the formalities...speech, invitation to sign up, guided tours??? Toni Hogan The Office Connexion -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Launch Party/Open House Finally!
nope. no dinner or cocktail parties. i'm somewhat of an introvert. ;-) but what we have planned already (people bingo, speed networking, collaboration challenge) should be enough and fun based on what you suggest. i won't stress over the other stuffy stuff. LOL oh, and a New Orleans style second line parking lot parade or facility tour. depends on the turnout and the weather. Thanks... TH On Jul 9, 10:41 pm, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: Have you ever thrown a dinner or cocktail party for friends? Think like that. Make your priority helping people get to know each other more than the formalities. If there's any activities, they should be for guests to do together. Remember, this is a celebration, not a sales pitch! ;) -Alex -- /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 1:26 PM, Toni Hogan wrote: We hosting our official launch party this Friday. We have a theme, food and drinks planned, and a couple of activities. Honestly, I'm a bit nervous about the whole thing. What did some of you actually DO at your launch/open house? Specifically, the formalities...speech, invitation to sign up, guided tours??? Toni Hogan The Office Connexion -- 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 (mailto:coworking@googlegroups.com). To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com (mailto:coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com). For more options, visit this group athttp://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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Launch Party/Open House Finally!
hahahaaa! yes, yes...you wait for it, ok? ;-) TH On Jul 9, 11:03 pm, Joshua Marpet jmar...@datadevastation.com wrote: Congrats! Good luck!!! Get lots of easel paper, and encourage people to build connections. Give em some free time, and put up easel paper and markers all over the place. Do a slogan competition, best slogan gets posted in a main conference room for a month or something. As a trust exercise, have em mail all their credit cards to me. (Inline IQ test. If you followed this last one, you fail, and you can call me on my ferrari's car phone to get them back. grin ) Well done! Joshua On Mon, Jul 9, 2012 at 11:57 PM, Toni Hogan t...@theofficeconnexion.comwrote: nope. no dinner or cocktail parties. i'm somewhat of an introvert. ;-) but what we have planned already (people bingo, speed networking, collaboration challenge) should be enough and fun based on what you suggest. i won't stress over the other stuffy stuff. LOL oh, and a New Orleans style second line parking lot parade or facility tour. depends on the turnout and the weather. Thanks... TH On Jul 9, 10:41 pm, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: Have you ever thrown a dinner or cocktail party for friends? Think like that. Make your priority helping people get to know each other more than the formalities. If there's any activities, they should be for guests to do together. Remember, this is a celebration, not a sales pitch! ;) -Alex -- /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 1:26 PM, Toni Hogan wrote: We hosting our official launch party this Friday. We have a theme, food and drinks planned, and a couple of activities. Honestly, I'm a bit nervous about the whole thing. What did some of you actually DO at your launch/open house? Specifically, the formalities...speech, invitation to sign up, guided tours??? Toni Hogan The Office Connexion -- 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(mailto: coworking@googlegroups.com). To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com (mailto: coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com). For more options, visit this group athttp:// 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Chase and LivingSocial Mission: Small Business $250K Grant
It assumes the entrants believe that just by getting the requisite votes they will win a grant. It assumes that once entrants receive at least 250 votes they will THEN have to complete an application for the grant, and many that won't be able to do so. The program rules are very clearly stated. If anyone believes that by simply getting 250 votes they will win a $250K grant, that might be the fault of the entrant and not the sponsors. Once the votes have been received and validated, there's nothing else for the entrant to do but wait. The application is done at the start of the process before the entrant begins to solicit votes. (you can find ours on our website) Sure, chances might be slim but I believe it gives serious business owners another opportunity to look at their goals and business plans. While many might not have mustered up 250 votes, they have revisited their vision and will hopefully move forward with a renewed commitment to do everything they said they would do if they received the grant. This goes for those who did get the required number of votes as well. 2cents, TH On Jul 4, 7:29 am, Tom Brandt twbra...@gmail.com wrote: What is it missing? --- twb Sent from my Phone of i On Jul 3, 2012, at 7:37 PM, Toni Hogan t...@theofficeconnexion.com wrote: yeah, so...I think this might fall short of a few facts. TH On Jul 3, 6:22 pm, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: For all of you who are in the running for this grant, some food for thought: http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2012/07/all-we-need-is-250-vo... -Alex -- /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 5:07 PM, Jeff McMahan wrote: PLEASE VOTE 4:www.RealSeat.com(http://www.RealSeat.com) On Sunday, June 17, 2012 1:35:33 AM UTC-4, Toni Hogan wrote: Hi All, Thanks to a program sponsored by Chase and LivingSocial called Mission: Small Business℠, your support could translate into a $250,000 grant that would help promote economic empowerment through entrepreneurship. But we need at least 250 votes at missionsmallbusiness.com (http://missionsmallbusiness.com). If you haven't already, please visit www.missionsmallbusiness.com(http://www.missionsmallbusiness.com) and search/vote for The Office Connexion. Thanks a quarter-million. If anyone else has entered their space/company please reply here so that we can vote for you as well. TH! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To view this discussion on the web visithttps://groups.google.com/d/msg/coworking/-/XS_U3Y5aPxQJ. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com (mailto:coworking@googlegroups.com). To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com (mailto:coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com). For more options, visit this group athttp://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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Chase and LivingSocial Mission: Small Business $250K Grant
yeah, so...I think this might fall short of a few facts. TH On Jul 3, 6:22 pm, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: For all of you who are in the running for this grant, some food for thought: http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2012/07/all-we-need-is-250-vo... -Alex -- /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 5:07 PM, Jeff McMahan wrote: PLEASE VOTE 4:www.RealSeat.com(http://www.RealSeat.com) On Sunday, June 17, 2012 1:35:33 AM UTC-4, Toni Hogan wrote: Hi All, Thanks to a program sponsored by Chase and LivingSocial called Mission: Small Business℠, your support could translate into a $250,000 grant that would help promote economic empowerment through entrepreneurship. But we need at least 250 votes at missionsmallbusiness.com (http://missionsmallbusiness.com). If you haven't already, please visit www.missionsmallbusiness.com(http://www.missionsmallbusiness.com) and search/vote for The Office Connexion. Thanks a quarter-million. If anyone else has entered their space/company please reply here so that we can vote for you as well. TH! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To view this discussion on the web visithttps://groups.google.com/d/msg/coworking/-/XS_U3Y5aPxQJ. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com (mailto:coworking@googlegroups.com). To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com (mailto:coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com). For more options, visit this group athttp://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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Regus doth protest too much, me thinks...
If my memory serves me correctly, I recently saw an ad from Regus (of similar) saying they invented coworking. TH On Jul 2, 4:29 pm, Jordan Running jrunn...@gmail.com wrote: I don't know if this is new, but I thought others might be interested that Regus is advertising against coworking on Google search results. See attached screenshot. The ad links to this page:http://www.regus.com/zsys/ncms/en-us/landing/searchengine/default-off... Jordan Running Busy Coworking Iowa City, IA On Thursday, December 8, 2011 12:40:38 AM UTC-6, Will Bennis, Locus Workspace wrote: Go New Work City, getting a rise out of the Man: http://realbusiness.co.uk/news/lets-work-together The defensive undercurrent of the article aside, however, part of me agrees with Dixon: Coworking isn't a new invention, it's been going on for millenia, no doubt, and in many stellar examples in ways that many coworking spaces can only long for. Arguing that coworking didn't begin until 2005 because that's when the word was first used to describe a particular set of values about how to cowork seems to me to be a bit off the mark and to focus on labels over content (especially since there are so many self-identified coworking spaces that have not yet achieved their lofty ideals, my own space included). That said, Regus is clearly not one of those venues where coworking (between independent workers or members of different organizations) tends to happen. And if their way of coworking counts, then they clearly aren't the first, since there have been business lounges since long-before Regus was founded in 1989, I'm sure some airport or dozens of hotel chains could make better claims to being the first. :) Screen Shot 2012-07-02 at 4.21.53 PM.png 16KViewDownload -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] It's a Launch Party Gras! ...finally
We are finally ready for our official opening and launch party. We using a Mardi Gras theme and hope to lock down a brass band for an authentic second line parade in the parking lot. Here's our invitation designed by my awesome graphics guy! We hope you will join us in spirit. :-) http://pinterest.com/pin/268949408967608878/?timeline=1fb_action_ids=325861557501272fb_action_types=pinterestapp%3Apinfb_source=timeline_og -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Liquor Sponsorship Proposal
Does anyone have a sample liquor sponsorship proposal or guidelines for drafting one? We are seeking a sponsorship for our Open House/ Launch Party. Thanks in advance. -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Liquor Sponsorship Proposal
LOL! Hey, I'm getting requests for proposals instead of NO so you might need to pack a quick getaway bag. :-) I have three waiting. Toni On Jun 25, 5:10 pm, Tom Brandt twbra...@gmail.com wrote: I don't, but if you get one I'm coming to your party! On Mon, Jun 25, 2012 at 12:26 PM, Toni Hogan t...@theofficeconnexion.comwrote: Does anyone have a sample liquor sponsorship proposal or guidelines for drafting one? We are seeking a sponsorship for our Open House/ Launch Party. Thanks in advance. -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. -- twb member, Workantile http://workantile.com/ @twbrandt -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] staywith.it
are any of you using STAYWITH.IT? better yet, has anyone heard of it? specifically...NextSpace San Jose and Collaboc Toni Hogan -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Local 64 Insights
Awesome! We have a panic/exit bar on our front door that remains locked. There's noway to put the lock in the unlocked position without a key. I just found quite a few inexpensive keyless entry options, sparked by this conversation. :-) TH On Jun 20, 2:22 pm, Craig Baute - Creative Density Coworking baut...@gmail.com wrote: Lars, Thanks for the awesome info. For an entry system we have a key code system where members simply create their own code so I don't have to worry about purchasing cards. It really has made my life easier as an owner. It is always valuable when us space owner give a brief summary of our spaces and encourage more spaces to do so. Craig Creative Density -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Starting a new space in Dallas - Please join me for the first Jelly!
Awesome! I-45 neighbor. We are in ramp up stage and will continue to hold our weekly Jelly, but NOW attendees can stay and enjoy coworking for the remainder of the day. We'll be following your progress and hopefully make it up that way one day. By the way, love the name obvious and creative at the same time. Toni Hogan The Office Connexion On Jun 18, 3:19 am, oren.salo...@gmail.com oren.salo...@gmail.com wrote: Hey there coworkers, This is my first thread on this Google Group, so I hope it doesn't offend any OG's that it's an announcement. I've replied to a few threads and taken Alex H's course on opening a coworking space. I've actually taken it twice because I learned so much the first time, I tried it again and learned more! That being said, I'll keep this shameless announcement brief: I'm opening a coworking space in Dallas in the very near future and wanted to get things started by hosting a jelly in the unfinished space. My goal is that by meeting regularly in the space as it's finished out, the space and community can grow together. Currently I have a small core of interested members, but certainly not large enough for what I'd like to call my first 10 coworkers. There are desks, the kitchen is operational, and no actual construction or painting will be taking place during the jelly. It's a large, quiet and workable space, just a bit raw and under-decorated. To learn more about the jelly and the space (Dallas Fort Work), please click through to the Facebook event page of the first jelly:https://www.facebook.com/events/376634572401412/ Thanks and I look forward to seeing you at the next Jelly, Oren -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Un-boring space/meeting room names
agreed. and so...my question was had anyone done it, not so much will someone help me do it. we've talked about naming rights but my partner wants to wait until we've been open a while. it's a marketing thing and the whole perceived value concept. in the meantime we have ton of space in a building that every single person who has walked through the door has referred to as a maze. so, i would like to establish an easy point of reference. ;-) TH On Jun 17, 11:40 am, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: Great point, Peter. Choosing names like these now don't really bring value and are more likely to be confusing or alienating members before they even join. If you're going with fun names, they should come from your membership, not the people in this google group who are unlikely to ever use the rooms. That said, a couple of ideas based on things I've seen. Directions - our conference rooms are north and south. Member/sponsor names - you can use these names as a way to raise money, allowing early members or sponsors to have the room named after them for a (probably significant) contributions. Functions - does the room have a special feature or utility? Name it that. -- /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Sunday, June 17, 2012 at 12:07 PM, dangrsm...@yahoo.com wrote: Remember if you get to cheesy with it, it won't be funny. Joke conference names are funny the first time and the second time...but the 10th or 20th time you see it it won't be funny at all. I would choose a theme that makes the names memorable and avoid joke names or any inside jokes that your customers won't get. Don't use words that are hard to pronounce correctly, foreign language terms, etc. It only works if the customers remember the names and like them, otherwise it just gets in the way of remembering the reference to the space you want to use. Peter - Original Message - From: Toni Hogan t...@theofficeconnexion.com To: Coworking coworking@googlegroups.com Cc: Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2012 1:38 PM Subject: [Coworking] Re: Un-boring space/meeting room names Greetings! That's a thought. We have several rooms/areas to name so it will have to be something that we can keep a common theme throughout. Teams would work. TH On Jun 16, 5:16 am, Coworking Akademie php-komp...@web.de wrote: Hi Toni, what about names of cities, continents or planets? If you have 2, 3 or more rooms, check out names of couples or teams with interesting names, e.g. Asterix, Comic or Manga heros etc. Greetings from Germany Daniel . Am Freitag, 15. Juni 2012 22:49:39 UTC+2 schrieb Toni Hogan: Have any of you given your meeting areas and other areas within your space creative names? Conference Room 1 is kind of blah. I was thinking of selling/raffling/auctioning naming rights but we'd still probably end up in the blah-zone. I'm scribbling some ideas to pass along to the board (my husband) but I just wanted to see what others have done. Toni Hogan The Office Connexion -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Chase and LivingSocial Mission: Small Business $250K Grant
You are halfway there now. :-) TH On Jun 17, 10:02 pm, Jenifer Ross westchesterwatercoo...@gmail.com wrote: W@tercooler has also applied! Thanks for voting for us as well... we are in Tarrytown, NY - almost half way to 250 right now, so getting there! Thank Coworking Community! - and good luck Connexion!! Jen Ross On Sun, Jun 17, 2012 at 1:35 AM, Toni Hogan t...@theofficeconnexion.comwrote: Hi All, Thanks to a program sponsored by Chase and LivingSocial called Mission: Small Business℠, your support could translate into a $250,000 grant that would help promote economic empowerment through entrepreneurship. But we need at least 250 votes at missionsmallbusiness.com. If you haven't already, please visit www.missionsmallbusiness.comand search/vote for The Office Connexion. Thanks a quarter-million. If anyone else has entered their space/company please reply here so that we can vote for you as well. TH! -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. -- *Jenifer Ross Owner W@tercooler 21 North Broadway Tarrytown, NY 10591www.watercoolerhub.com jeni...@watercoolerhub.com 914-332-1400 914-261-1470 c facebook + twitter: watercoolerhub * -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Un-boring space/meeting room names
Greetings! That's a thought. We have several rooms/areas to name so it will have to be something that we can keep a common theme throughout. Teams would work. TH On Jun 16, 5:16 am, Coworking Akademie php-komp...@web.de wrote: Hi Toni, what about names of cities, continents or planets? If you have 2, 3 or more rooms, check out names of couples or teams with interesting names, e.g. Asterix, Comic or Manga heros etc. Greetings from Germany Daniel . Am Freitag, 15. Juni 2012 22:49:39 UTC+2 schrieb Toni Hogan: Have any of you given your meeting areas and other areas within your space creative names? Conference Room 1 is kind of blah. I was thinking of selling/raffling/auctioning naming rights but we'd still probably end up in the blah-zone. I'm scribbling some ideas to pass along to the board (my husband) but I just wanted to see what others have done. Toni Hogan The Office Connexion -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Un-boring space/meeting room names
I like the Tank and the Hole. We already had two spaces way in the back named the Hideout and the Dive. They are just miscellaneous areas where we'll put sofas or comfy chairs for people who want to get away for a while. I started scribbling yesterday and the two names would fit. Here are some others I came up with...but the jury is still out. The Situation Room - the boardroom like conference room Central Intelligence Area - the library Area 51 - our big training room. I think instead of telling people we can fit up to 60 people I will say we can fit at least 51. LOL Secret Ops and Covert Ops - two small meeting rooms Janes and Joes - the restrooms Hush Rooms - the phone rooms off Area 51 Command Central - the lounge There are a few more. If we go this route I will post the rest. :-) TH On Jun 16, 6:40 am, Mojo cr...@mojocoworking.com wrote: The newly expanded Mojo Coworking in Asheville will have 3 conference. The large glass conference room on the second floor that overlooks the entry - will be called The Lookout. The smaller glass room - will be called The Tank. The dark one in the way back will be called The Hole. New space should be open on September 1. -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Chase and LivingSocial Mission: Small Business $250K Grant
Hi All, Thanks to a program sponsored by Chase and LivingSocial called Mission: Small Business℠, your support could translate into a $250,000 grant that would help promote economic empowerment through entrepreneurship. But we need at least 250 votes at missionsmallbusiness.com. If you haven't already, please visit www.missionsmallbusiness.com and search/vote for The Office Connexion. Thanks a quarter-million. If anyone else has entered their space/company please reply here so that we can vote for you as well. TH! -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Hiring at New Work City - advice and onboarding
Coolerific. I was just thinking about this yesterday and we only have one member. LOL! In order for us to grow our space we need to be more active in networking, which means we have to leave the space unattended. At this stage, I am thinking of an intern or bartering. It would be super awesome if we could get a business concierge pro in here that increase their business by offering services to the community as we grow. hmmm Good luck and congratulations on reaching the growing up phase! Toni Hogan On Jun 15, 11:26 am, Tony Bacigalupo t...@nwc.co wrote: Howdy everyone! We're taking a big step at New Work City and hiring someone to help us manage the space. Bringing on this new person will empower us to have a bigger impact growing coworking communities in NYC and everywhere. You can find a post detailing my thinking behind the move here and the full description here:http://u.nwc.co/hiring615 If you happen to know anyone in NYC or who's maybe moving to NYC sometime soon, feel free to pass it along! What I'm wondering from everyone here is: what techniques did you employ to reach and then identify the right person, and how did you get them onboarded into the community in a healthy way? I'll share my experiences as I go. Rock! Tony -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Hiring at New Work City - advice and onboarding
Alex, In the olden days (just five years ago) they were virtual/personal assistants. But, today most of them prefer to be called Executive or Personal Concierge. As such, they provide a wide range of services for the busy professional. In addition to administrative services they also run errands, make travel arrangements, schedule appointments, etc. TH On Jun 15, 12:15 pm, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: It would be super awesome if we could get a business concierge pro in here that increase their business by offering services to the community as we grow. I've thought a lot about this. Has anyone tried something like this? Can you explain a bit more about what this means? I'm not sure I follow. -- /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Friday, June 15, 2012 at 12:47 PM, Tony Bacigalupo wrote: It would be super awesome if we could get a business concierge pro in here that increase their business by offering services to the community as we grow. I've thought a lot about this. Has anyone tried something like this? Thanks! On Fri, Jun 15, 2012 at 12:37 PM, Toni Hogan t...@theofficeconnexion.com (mailto:t...@theofficeconnexion.com) wrote: Coolerific. I was just thinking about this yesterday and we only have one member. LOL! In order for us to grow our space we need to be more active in networking, which means we have to leave the space unattended. At this stage, I am thinking of an intern or bartering. It would be super awesome if we could get a business concierge pro in here that increase their business by offering services to the community as we grow. hmmm Good luck and congratulations on reaching the growing up phase! Toni Hogan On Jun 15, 11:26 am, Tony Bacigalupo t...@nwc.co (mailto:t...@nwc.co) wrote: Howdy everyone! We're taking a big step at New Work City and hiring someone to help us manage the space. Bringing on this new person will empower us to have a bigger impact growing coworking communities in NYC and everywhere. You can find a post detailing my thinking behind the move here and the full description here:http://u.nwc.co/hiring615 If you happen to know anyone in NYC or who's maybe moving to NYC sometime soon, feel free to pass it along! What I'm wondering from everyone here is: what techniques did you employ to reach and then identify the right person, and how did you get them onboarded into the community in a healthy way? I'll share my experiences as I go. Rock! Tony -- 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 (mailto:coworking@googlegroups.com). To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com (mailto:coworking%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com). For more options, visit this group athttp://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 coworking@googlegroups.com (mailto:coworking@googlegroups.com). To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com (mailto:coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com). For more options, visit this group athttp://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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Un-boring space/meeting room names
Have any of you given your meeting areas and other areas within your space creative names? Conference Room 1 is kind of blah. I was thinking of selling/raffling/auctioning naming rights but we'd still probably end up in the blah-zone. I'm scribbling some ideas to pass along to the board (my husband) but I just wanted to see what others have done. Toni Hogan The Office Connexion -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Las Vegas Coworking
I don't see a direct website, but CoBiz just opened in Las Vegas. http://bpdwnetworks.com/coworking/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/CoBiz-Coworking-Space/252964684776842 Also, search this group for cobiz or las vegas and you should find the post from the founder. Toni Hogan On Jun 11, 11:27 pm, Don Miller don.mil...@jadrconsulting.com wrote: Is there an active Las Vegas coworking community? I am visiting and would love to stop by. I am part of the Toledo Coworking community, Seed. Thanks, Don -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: New Space Question
This is REALLY making my head hurt! :-( Toni Hogan On Jun 4, 10:59 am, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: I'm working on a complete redux of the evolution of our networking equipment as we've grown for my blog, I'll share it here when it's done. Here's a bit of a preview of the latest evolution. On the router side of things, we now have a pfSense-based appliance called a Firebox. pfSense is a very robust piece of router software and can be run on a variety of appliances that range in price, but we were able to pick one of the older models (RX6264S) up on EBay for ~$220. pfSense itself is free and open source, but specialized hardware can run it optimally. We looked at new hardware fromhttp://www.hacom.net(http://www.hacom.net/) and it runs $800-1500. It's a LOT more powerful than anything in the consumer arena, handling 1000's of users and millions of connections. Consumer gear starts to slow down with anything north of 50 users. It' usable, but you'll start noticing problems. Also, pfSense gives us REALLY great analytics for finding and squashing problems, like connections that are flooding the network for all users and also gives us really useful tools for giving things that need connection priority (like Skype and SSH connections) over things like Youtube and torrents. For us, that means a much easier to manage network policy. You can use just about anything on our network, and the router figures out if it's causing problems and throttles the amount of network it has access to. The hardware we bought also allows for bridged WAN, which means we can install a fallback ISP for when our primary ISP is having issues, and that way people don't' ever lose their connection. On the wireless side of things, we tested Meraki and Ruckus and went with Ruckus. Meraki APs seemed to have a shorter range and while the Cloud Control system was badass, we'd never use 99% of it. The sales people were really nice and helpful, but it didn't seem like a good fit for us. Ruckus, on the other hand, was challenging to work with through their normal enterprise sales channels so we went to Ebay again and bought a new AP for 25% off list price and it works awesome. We don't get their enterprise support, but I'm not too worried about it. I'm very happy with the performance of a single access point (covering and supporting 100 users on 2 floors) and plan to buy a 2nd AP to beef up the coverage. We're using the Ruckus 7962 -http://www.ruckuswireless.com/products/zoneflex-indoor/7962 Thanks for the recommendation for Ruckus from the Cambridge Innovation Center crew. I'm a happy customer. I also strongly recommend NetSpot (www.netspotapp.com) for doing a site survey, which I was recommended by Chris Johnson (copied on this email). It's a free app that lets you do a heat map of signal strength and signal to noise ratios. It gave me a TON of insight into placement and the resulting coverage of wifi. Probably the most useful tool I learned about last month! -Alex -- /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Monday, June 4, 2012 at 11:34 AM, Angel Kwiatkowski wrote: I lied, we use Netgear routers. They're odd. They needed to be restarted constantly when we first moved in but now run very smoothly. On Sunday, June 3, 2012 8:55:04 PM UTC-6, Angel Kwiatkowski wrote: We use Dlink routers. One in the basement conference room where the juice line comes in that's hardwired up to the 3rd floor where most of the coworking happens. Both are activated for wireless. Additionally, I think the guys ran hard wires all the way upstairs and then hooked up a couple of switches. Several people hard wire in while at Cohere but the majority don't. We have 5-10 people in the space at any time and we have Comcast Biz class 50/10 for $200/mo. It all depends on how your city is wired up. We have some special consideration being just a couple of blocks away from a large university here. Angel On Thursday, August 25, 2011 9:09:58 AM UTC-6, JJ wrote: Hey all, Without getting into too much introduction and details, I'll just cut right to it. I'm opening a space next week in South Dakota. Working on finalizing details right now, and one thing I'm not too sure about is internet. We've got 20 members or so pre-signed to move in day 1 and in trying to plan for the future, am trying to figure out what sort of internet speed I need, and what sort of router to handle the space's size and amount of people. It's a long space, about 150ft, and we could very easily have 100 people accessing the network at any given time. Any of the larger spaces out there have insight? I'm currently looking at an internet speed of 50 down/10up or 100 down/15 up. Also am looking at 801.11n routers that have two to three adjustable networks built
[Coworking] Re: New Space Question
I had an Airport Extreme in my hands about an hour ago but I got nervous. We only had 4 people here today and the Linksys and been blocking additional users since yesterday. It's only letting on person connect. The Netgear only works for about 10 minutes. I had to go home to get my Clear Puck...imagine that. It's working just fine. We are broadcasting two free coworking days next week and a few people have already signed up for Wednesday so we have to be ready...and we will be. :-) Toni Hogan On Jun 13, 2:17 pm, Jacob Sayles ja...@officenomads.com wrote: Yes, just one Airport Extreme. At the moment we have 42 devices connected to the wireless out of 63 in the space... but it's also a quiet day. Last Wednesday, our busiest day ever, we had 107 devices in the space. I can't see how many of those were on the wifi. I say devices because most users are at least 2 with their phone and their laptop. Today we have 26 members in the space. Jacob --- Office Nomads - Individuality without Isolationhttp://www.officenomads.com- (206) 323-6500 On Wed, Jun 13, 2012 at 12:09 PM, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: Just one Airport Extreme How many people share that AP? -- /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 3:01 PM, Jacob Sayles wrote: We run pfsense on an old P3 machine and it works great. The WAN fail-over is a little clunky so don't expect seamless transitions. It takes about 10 seconds to switch over and all VPNs, file transfers, etc are dropped. That said, 10 seconds of outage is better then being down. That's why we pay $200/month for a second internet connection. We balance it out by having that line (comcast) handle all our phones (4). Wifi we are happy with our Airport Extreme. 5000sqft and solid coverage. Jacob --- Office Nomads - Individuality without Isolation http://www.officenomads.com- (206) 323-6500 On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 8:59 AM, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: I'm working on a complete redux of the evolution of our networking equipment as we've grown for my blog, I'll share it here when it's done. Here's a bit of a preview of the latest evolution. On the router side of things, we now have a pfSense-based appliance called a Firebox. pfSense is a very robust piece of router software and can be run on a variety of appliances that range in price, but we were able to pick one of the older models (RX6264S) up on EBay for ~$220. pfSense itself is free and open source, but specialized hardware can run it optimally. We looked at new hardware fromhttp://www.hacom.netand it runs $800-1500. It's a LOT more powerful than anything in the consumer arena, handling 1000's of users and millions of connections. Consumer gear starts to slow down with anything north of 50 users. It' usable, but you'll start noticing problems. Also, pfSense gives us REALLY great analytics for finding and squashing problems, like connections that are flooding the network for all users and also gives us really useful tools for giving things that need connection priority (like Skype and SSH connections) over things like Youtube and torrents. For us, that means a much easier to manage network policy. You can use just about anything on our network, and the router figures out if it's causing problems and throttles the amount of network it has access to. The hardware we bought also allows for bridged WAN, which means we can install a fallback ISP for when our primary ISP is having issues, and that way people don't' ever lose their connection. On the wireless side of things, we tested Meraki and Ruckus and went with Ruckus. Meraki APs seemed to have a shorter range and while the Cloud Control system was badass, we'd never use 99% of it. The sales people were really nice and helpful, but it didn't seem like a good fit for us. Ruckus, on the other hand, was challenging to work with through their normal enterprise sales channels so we went to Ebay again and bought a new AP for 25% off list price and it works awesome. We don't get their enterprise support, but I'm not too worried about it. I'm very happy with the performance of a single access point (covering and supporting 100 users on 2 floors) and plan to buy a 2nd AP to beef up the coverage. We're using the Ruckus 7962 - http://www.ruckuswireless.com/products/zoneflex-indoor/7962 Thanks for the recommendation for Ruckus from the Cambridge Innovation Center crew. I'm a happy customer. I also strongly recommend NetSpot (www.netspotapp.com) for doing a site survey, which I was recommended by Chris Johnson (copied on this email). It's a free app that lets you do a heat map of signal strength and signal to noise ratios. It gave me a TON of insight into placement and the resulting coverage of wifi. Probably the most useful tool I learned about last month
[Coworking] Re: Hi there!
Howdy Blossom! Austin seems to be a hotspot for coworking. We are catching on here in Houston. Best wishes and happy coworking! Toni Hogan On Jun 10, 8:31 pm, Posh CoWorking blossombrae...@gmail.com wrote: I have just opened my new Co working space in Austin TX and am seeking connection with others in the same position. Our vibe is an upscale wedding industry/women focused coworking space that collaborated and teaches others how to grow their business through shared knowledge! My name is Blossom, and I am here saying HOWDY! Looking forward to reading through all of your posts and getting to know all of you amazing collaborators. -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: My first Pub on Coworking Launch
Awesome. I'm going to have to get some tips from you. ;-) Toni On May 27, 6:55 pm, CAJ cheryl.cajservi...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Everyone, I want to begin by saying I could not have pulled this off without the help of this site and all the peeps in this groupYou guys ROCK! Okay...Please support the first Pub on The HIVE@44 on Patch.com it is a area online mag, but it is good for usand he spelled coworking right...!!! If you could go there and comment or LIKE or tweet something and let him know that coworking people support coworking people and that are alot of us out here trying to educate the publicmaybe he will do more on coworking and help me to educate my community!! The Laucnh was a success an I am LOVING it!200+ people attened and I have gotten wonderful feed back and many people interrested in trying it out The LINK to Patch.com: Lots of Buzz at the HIVE@44 as New Company is Launched - Fenton-High Ridge, MO Patchhttp://fenton-highridge.patch.com/articles/lots-of-buzz-at-the-hive-4... -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Help us become eligible for 1 of 12 grants for $250,000+
We missed entering the Turnstone contest by a hair. But, we have another chance to throw our name in the bucket for another contest. Thanks to a program sponsored by Chase and LivingSocial called Mission: Small Business℠, your support could translate into a $250,000 grant. But we need at least 250 votes at missionsmallbusiness.com. Please visit the link below and search for The Office Connexion. Thanks a quarter-million. LOL OK. maybe that was cheesy. but your vote would be appreciated. https://www.missionsmallbusiness.com -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Help us become eligible for 1 of 12 grants for $250,000+
Thanks! On May 24, 11:23 pm, Veel Hoeden- Where Many Hats Meet! veelhoe...@gmail.com wrote: Voted and tweeted. Good luck! Thanks God Bless, Joel Bennett Chief Dreamchaser Veel Hoeden veelhoeden.posterous.com Join Us on Facebook! -Original Message- From: coworking@googlegroups.com [mailto:coworking@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Toni Hogan Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 10:08 PM To: Coworking Subject: [Coworking] Help us become eligible for 1 of 12 grants for $250,000+ We missed entering the Turnstone contest by a hair. But, we have another chance to throw our name in the bucket for another contest. Thanks to a program sponsored by Chase and LivingSocial called Mission: Small Business℠, your support could translate into a $250,000 grant. But we need at least 250 votes at missionsmallbusiness.com. Please visit the link below and search for The Office Connexion. Thanks a quarter-million. LOL OK. maybe that was cheesy. but your vote would be appreciated. https://www.missionsmallbusiness.com -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Indy Hall V3 coming June 1st
Awesomely cool! TH On May 24, 5:16 pm, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: I don't like doing announcement emails like this, but I'm so excited about what's going on at Indy Hall right now I wanted to give everyone a chance to be updated. Apologies if you're receiving this multiple times as I've sent a very similar email to the Indy Hall public newsletter list as well. On April 1st, we announced (http://www.indyhall.org/blog/2012/03/31/indy-hall-3-0-the-future-of-i...) that we were going to be executing an expansion and redesign of Indy Hall to include the 1st AND 2nd floor of 20 N.3rd St. In just under 2 months, we've pulled everything together and will be opening the new 1st floor on June 1st. It being a First Friday in Old City and our new space being accessible to the sidewalk, we're hosting our opening party with beer, snacks, art, and music and we hope that if you're anywhere near Philly, you can make it. If you're not anywhere near Philly, I hope you'll join us in spirit. RSVP athttp://party.indyhall.org(http://party.indyhall.org/) Festivities begin at 6pm. Hope to see you there! AND ONE MORE THING... Sponsor A Step to Success One of my favorite aphorisms is, there's no elevator to success, you have to take the steps. As a part of Indy Hall's redesign, the elevator between the floors will be reserved for freight and handicapped access, so the aphorism will translate nicely - there's no elevator at Indy Hall, you have to take the steps! We thought, wouldn't it be cool to have members, friends, and companies leave words of inspiration and wisdom on the steps for Indy Hall members, really making them 'the steps to success'?. If you'd like to be immortalized as an important part of an Indy Hall centerpiece, we'll be selling sponsorships for $1500 per step. If Indy Hall's had an impact on you, and you're in a position to join as a sponsor (or gather a group of cosponsors), we'd be thrilled to have members of the global coworking community a forever-part of Indy Hall as well. A sponsorship helps cover the cost of the stair installation as well as the art/typography prep and laser cutting process. If you're interested, please reply to me personally to get on board as a sponsor - you can even choose which step you want to be yours. Our first few steps have already been spoken for thanks to a couple of generous lenders from the Indy Hall community, so get in touch quickly to be a part of this unique centerpiece for Philly's coworking community. Thanks There's too many people to thank individually for their help and contributions and support over the last couple of months, but it's important to remember that this kind of project is more like a barn raising than anything else and wouldn't be possible if it weren't for the dedication and support of community members and friends like you. We're lucky to be members of the larger communities here in Old City, in Philadelphia, and the world. Thank you for the opportunity to lead the effort, and allowing me to be a part of something so special. -Alex Co-founder Fearless Leader of Indy Hall -- /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Coworking Space in Need of a Makeover
And you thought it was going to be tough! CONGRATULATIONS! This is the most awesome news I've read all day. When were you going to tell us? http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2012/05/21/veel-hoeden-wins-25k-office-makeover-in-national-contest/ Toni Hogan On Apr 28, 7:02 pm, Veel Hoeden- Where Many Hats Meet! veelhoe...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Toni! We're excited, but we have a little of an uphill battle. A few of the companies in the running are professional marketing firms. A win against them will take a team effort. Thanks for your support. Thanks God Bless, Joel Bennett Chief Dreamchaser Veel Hoeden 641-780-7858 veelhoeden.posterous.com Join Us on Facebook! -Original Message- From: coworking@googlegroups.com [mailto:coworking@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Toni Hogan Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 6:46 PM To: Coworking Subject: [Coworking] Re: Coworking Space in Need of a Makeover Wooo ho! That's awesomest thing I've seen all day. Well, next to the $20 table desks big enough for six people I went to see today. Going to give it a look now! Toni On Apr 28, 6:40 pm, Joel Bennett jbenn...@actsofiowa.org wrote: Our small town coworking space in Pella, IA, entered theTurnstone $25,000 Furniture Makeover contest and made the finals. Asking for the group's help in the following ways: 1. If your space also made the finals, please respond so we can support you. There will be five winners of $25k, so why not make them all coworking spaces! 2. We'd appreciate your vote. My understanding of the rules (however poorly communicated) is that you can only vote once per video, but you can vote for as many videos as you like. If that is the case, we need a broad group of people voting with no responsibility to vote daily. You can vote by going here and scrolling down to the video you like to vote for (ermmhrmm Veel Hoeden...hrmm) and logging in to vote. About 60 seconds of your time, but a big impact for those on the receiving end of your vote. http://bit.ly/JIIiuK I appreciate your support! Thanks God Bless, Joel Bennett Chief Dreamchaser Veel Hoeden 641-780-7858 veelhoeden.posterous.com Join Us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/veelhoeden ! http://ink1003.com/p/tp/3ee1a6d9cb9fb511/url Follow us on Twitter image001.png 26KViewDownload -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Prospective Member Question: Days vs. Hours
hahah! right! On May 20, 3:49 pm, Jeannine flexkantoorkame...@gmail.com wrote: Oh, in that casetell him that in most US cities there are hotels by the freeway that rent by the hour for hookups. :-) Jeannine On May 20, 8:05 pm, Toni Hogan t...@theofficeconnexion.com wrote: Jeannine, I don't think he ever looked at the website. He wanted to know what he got for $50/month. He thinks with that plan he can come in a couple of hours at a time to meet clients without using a meeting room. That's what I got from the conversation. Either way, I can't track hours the way he wants, as I need to get back to my own business before I'm living out of the space. :-) I like the idea of four hour blocks. He assumed that because we will be open from 8am to 6pm his one day a week would allow him 10 hours to allocate over four days. We'll work it out but we won't be doing a few hours here and there. We're also implementing a hotspot manager for visitors so that might be an option for half day folks as well. TH On May 20, 5:45 am, Jeannine flexkantoorkame...@gmail.com wrote: I'm with you, Angel. The only time I keep track of is when people have reserved a particular part of the space. The flip side of this, however, is that somebody who needs the space 4 days a week (for however long) is not the same as somebody who needs the space 1 day a week (for however long). They are not, as Alex says, buying hours. They are sharing the space. I have clear day segments, because of the workshop/meeting needs; I have three segments of 4 hours each with an hour in between free for setup: 800 to 1200, 1300 to 1700, 1800 to 2200, If people run over into the loose hour, I don't care -- if they don't care that I am potentially walking through with my vacuum cleaner and changing out the furniture. Most members solve this quite handily by doing it themselves. The night crew knows perfectly well that I am not coming in at 2200 to kick them out and as long as they do not piss off my neighbors I don't care how long they stay. Toni, I am looking at the web site and I am seeing a confusing number of different plans and add ons and so forth. It doesn't surprise me that he is asking, because the plan he wants is not there. He wants what appears to me to be a promotional price, and why not. He doesn't know what he wants yet and wants to limit his risk. As I read it, he wants to come in *up to* 4 half days a week in the shared space. He doesn't want conference room/private room time. He does want an address. He is offering to pay 25$ a week for this. He wants essentially your Coworker Connection plan, but without the private space and with one day less, or your Community Connection plan, without the private space and one or two days more, both with the addition of a business address. Because I have no plans which allocate time based on hours, I would probably just tell him what that would cost, and then add a clause in the contract which allowed him to book conference room time at some rate should he need it, but restrict it to at any time the conference room was not already booked by folks who have it included in their plans. Based on your current prices, I think that would come in somewhere between 140$ and 165$ a month. Assuming my math is right, I would offer him that membership for 165 a month and 140 for six months. Or assuming he is indeed a starter, I would offer him the first month for 140$ and agree to have a look together at his actual use at the end of two months. Or something like that. Just a thought. Jeannine On May 19, 6:59 pm, Angel Kwiatkowski fccowork...@gmail.com wrote: I disagree! I let part time members break their day into half days if that works better for their schedule. We have so many working parents and freelancers who are running all around for various reasons that many members couldn't find a full day in their schedules every week to come cowork. Our more flexible stance on this has made the difference between getting members or not. We've seen no negative impact on community participation and no abuse of the system. In fact, there is no system. I don't keep track of when they attend. They can remember if they've used 0, 1 or 2 half days in any given week. I consider a full day to be about 9 hours and a half day to be about 4 hours but again, who's counting?! On Friday, May 18, 2012 8:48:04 AM UTC-6, Toni Hogan wrote: We have a community membership (a.k.a. Casual Connexion) as most of you call it that offers one day a week plus benefits. We opted for days over hourly plans to avoid the extra administration. Some asked if they opted for the Casual Connexion could he spread the hours over 4 days...2 or 3 hours at a time. We need members, but we
[Coworking] Re: Prospective Member Question: Days vs. Hours
Angel, half days would be better than a few hours here and there. This guy wants to spread one day a week over four days. TH On May 19, 11:59 am, Angel Kwiatkowski fccowork...@gmail.com wrote: I disagree! I let part time members break their day into half days if that works better for their schedule. We have so many working parents and freelancers who are running all around for various reasons that many members couldn't find a full day in their schedules every week to come cowork. Our more flexible stance on this has made the difference between getting members or not. We've seen no negative impact on community participation and no abuse of the system. In fact, there is no system. I don't keep track of when they attend. They can remember if they've used 0, 1 or 2 half days in any given week. I consider a full day to be about 9 hours and a half day to be about 4 hours but again, who's counting?! On Friday, May 18, 2012 8:48:04 AM UTC-6, Toni Hogan wrote: We have a community membership (a.k.a. Casual Connexion) as most of you call it that offers one day a week plus benefits. We opted for days over hourly plans to avoid the extra administration. Some asked if they opted for the Casual Connexion could he spread the hours over 4 days...2 or 3 hours at a time. We need members, but we can't make exceptions to every rule. Oh, do you have a limit to daily hours for members who are not full-time. For example, one day = 6 hours even if the space is open 10 hours a day? So, what say you on this one? -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Prospective Member Question: Storage
I've have two prospective members ask if they can store things at our space as part of their membership fee. One is a CPR instructor, who asks if her stuff will be safe. The other is a granite kitchen guy who has worthless samples that he says don't need to be locked up. If we provide a storage closet the CPR girl wouldn't have to have a private office and it would significantly reduce her expense. She needs about 54 hours a month of meeting room space. I think I might have answered my own question when I typed storage closet because I immediately thought of the spaces that provide lockers. But, what say you? -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Prospective Member Question: Days vs. Hours
We have a community membership (a.k.a. Casual Connexion) as most of you call it that offers one day a week plus benefits. We opted for days over hourly plans to avoid the extra administration. Some asked if they opted for the Casual Connexion could he spread the hours over 4 days...2 or 3 hours at a time. We need members, but we can't make exceptions to every rule. Oh, do you have a limit to daily hours for members who are not full-time. For example, one day = 6 hours even if the space is open 10 hours a day? So, what say you on this one? -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Prospective Member Question: Storage
We have a room with shelves that can be used for open storage and locked if we put the door back. LOL! With this lady, I understand because of the nature of her equipment. I can imagine someone being tempted to joke around with CPR Annie. The point you bring up about general storage makes me NOT want to put the door up, though. I never considered using the room for that. It also has a clothes hanging bar that would be great for coats in the winter. There is an unused phone/ fire panel room that we could offer her though. ;-) TH On May 18, 6:36 pm, Jacob Sayles ja...@officenomads.com wrote: We have 6 lockers, and a shelf with cubbies on it. It's all first-come-first-server style storage and none of it is locked. If anyone needs to store a lot more or has specific needs, we direct them to the Resident membership. We've learned the different ways conversations tend to flow over the years and it makes it pretty easy to respond. Questions about security are another matter. If people don't trust their stuff to be safe it's hard to counter that with words, or worse promises. It's a tricky beast because if you respond by locking everything up, it sends the message that everything needs to be locked up. Keep it simple is a good answer for all of it. Keep it simple and encourage lots of coworking to open up in your city so people can find the right place to work. It's a win win for everyone. Jacob --- Office Nomads - Individuality without Isolationhttp://www.officenomads.com- (206) 323-6500 On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 7:41 AM, Toni Hogan t...@theofficeconnexion.comwrote: I've have two prospective members ask if they can store things at our space as part of their membership fee. One is a CPR instructor, who asks if her stuff will be safe. The other is a granite kitchen guy who has worthless samples that he says don't need to be locked up. If we provide a storage closet the CPR girl wouldn't have to have a private office and it would significantly reduce her expense. She needs about 54 hours a month of meeting room space. I think I might have answered my own question when I typed storage closet because I immediately thought of the spaces that provide lockers. But, what say you? -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Prospective Member Question: Days vs. Hours
Yeah, I think we'll stick to the original plan for now. I think this is the same guy that called last weekend asking if he could have mail sent here even if he rarely came by for coworking. Suspect. :-) TH On May 18, 6:42 pm, Jacob Sayles ja...@officenomads.com wrote: We do days not hours. Conversations about partial days are often someone trying to really understand how it all works and it can easily be turned around. The ones that aren't, who are maybe more persistent, are more like what Alex suggested and honestly that's the only time I break out the hard and fast rules. Most of the time we are pretty flexible and the simplicity of our model makes that easier to maintain while keeping a positive attitude. In the beginning, you have the wiggle room to play around. Try different things out and see if the patterns we mention present themselves. Just try and keep an eye on finding members that want to be there as much as you do. Invest in those members and it pays off over time. Jacob --- Office Nomads - Individuality without Isolationhttp://www.officenomads.com- (206) 323-6500 On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 7:55 AM, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.comwrote: We do not do partial days because: 1) it's extra overhead, as you've mentioned 2) people start thinking that they are paying for time instead of paying for participation We don't want our members counting their hours any more than we want to be counting them. The experience of feeling like my time is up! isn't very friendly to the community-bonding experiences that we want in our spaces. We need members, but we can't make exceptions to every rule. This is the most important part: set up a system that's simple and flexible. No matter what you do, people will want exceptions. Most people who will be good members will happily accept that the options are there for a reason, and work within them rather than demand exceptions. The ones who want special treatment tend to be problem-members long term. Give 'em an inch…you know the rest. -Alex -- /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Friday, May 18, 2012 at 10:48 AM, Toni Hogan wrote: We have a community membership (a.k.a. Casual Connexion) as most of you call it that offers one day a week plus benefits. We opted for days over hourly plans to avoid the extra administration. Some asked if they opted for the Casual Connexion could he spread the hours over 4 days...2 or 3 hours at a time. We need members, but we can't make exceptions to every rule. Oh, do you have a limit to daily hours for members who are not full-time. For example, one day = 6 hours even if the space is open 10 hours a day? So, what say you on this one? -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Community Revolving Loan Fund - Anyone?
Thanks and will do! I am going to compare what we have written already to the Walnut Street Co-op investor packet and tweak if needed. I think we've actually covered everything except the revolving loan part. Instead of coworking they are co-living. Cool! TH On May 18, 6:49 pm, Jacob Sayles ja...@officenomads.com wrote: Yes and they published a book about it too. We got our copy a few weeks ago and I plan to dig in to it. Not that we are planning to buy a building but the model fascinates me. Toni, I love seeing the ideas you are throwing around too. Take good notes so we can all learn from your experience. Jacob --- Office Nomads - Individuality without Isolationhttp://www.officenomads.com- (206) 323-6500 On Thu, May 17, 2012 at 3:17 PM, Craig Baute - Creative Density Coworking baut...@gmail.com wrote: I don't know how complicated you wanna get but CSI in Toronto set themselves up as a non-profit and sold bonds to raise the money to buy their building. However, if you want to keep things simple and need less than $100,000 then I would try and pre-sell membership or take loans out from members as Alex suggested. Craig Creative Density -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Community Revolving Loan Fund - Anyone?
We are thinking of starting a community revolving loan fund. We've checked out a model used by a housing co-op and it appears to be something that would be very useful. It's closely related to crowdfunding except there's an above market interest rate incorporated. Has anyone used this vehicle to fund a coworking space? I have another important use in mind as well. -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Community Revolving Loan Fund - Anyone?
Check out this link. It explains for better than I could in a few words. Just looking at it again, got me excited. LOL http://walnutstreetco-op.org/revloan.html Toni On May 17, 12:55 pm, Jacob Sayles ja...@officenomads.com wrote: Toni, That sounds very interesting. Can you talk a little more about how it would work? Jacob --- Office Nomads - Individuality without Isolationhttp://www.officenomads.com- (206) 323-6500 On Thu, May 17, 2012 at 10:41 AM, Toni Hogan t...@theofficeconnexion.comwrote: We are thinking of starting a community revolving loan fund. We've checked out a model used by a housing co-op and it appears to be something that would be very useful. It's closely related to crowdfunding except there's an above market interest rate incorporated. Has anyone used this vehicle to fund a coworking space? I have another important use in mind as well. -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Community Revolving Loan Fund - Anyone?
Awesome! We're seriously considering this option. On May 17, 2:00 pm, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: IndyHall and all of its growth has been financed this way. We're doing it again in our current expansion and were able to very quickly raise the money we needed from within our membership. -- /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 2:53 PM, Toni Hogan wrote: Check out this link. It explains for better than I could in a few words. Just looking at it again, got me excited. LOL http://walnutstreetco-op.org/revloan.html Toni On May 17, 12:55 pm, Jacob Sayles ja...@officenomads.com wrote: Toni, That sounds very interesting. Can you talk a little more about how it would work? Jacob --- Office Nomads - Individuality without Isolationhttp://www.officenomads.com- (206) 323-6500 On Thu, May 17, 2012 at 10:41 AM, Toni Hogan t...@theofficeconnexion.comwrote: We are thinking of starting a community revolving loan fund. We've checked out a model used by a housing co-op and it appears to be something that would be very useful. It's closely related to crowdfunding except there's an above market interest rate incorporated. Has anyone used this vehicle to fund a coworking space? I have another important use in mind as well. -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Community Revolving Loan Fund - Anyone?
yep. we've taken that into consideration as well...thanks to you. :-) TH On May 17, 2:15 pm, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: Don't forget that membership pre-sells can help raise early money too! You need to account for it in cash-flow, but it's a great way to get cash on hand and be help to project membership up to 6 months out. -- /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 3:05 PM, Toni Hogan wrote: Awesome! We're seriously considering this option. On May 17, 2:00 pm, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com (http://gmail.com) wrote: IndyHall and all of its growth has been financed this way. We're doing it again in our current expansion and were able to very quickly raise the money we needed from within our membership. -- /ah indyhall.org (http://indyhall.org) coworking in philadelphia On Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 2:53 PM, Toni Hogan wrote: Check out this link. It explains for better than I could in a few words. Just looking at it again, got me excited. LOL http://walnutstreetco-op.org/revloan.html Toni On May 17, 12:55 pm, Jacob Sayles ja...@officenomads.com (http://officenomads.com) wrote: Toni, That sounds very interesting. Can you talk a little more about how it would work? Jacob --- Office Nomads - Individuality without Isolationhttp://www.officenomads.com-(206) 323-6500 On Thu, May 17, 2012 at 10:41 AM, Toni Hogan t...@theofficeconnexion.com (http://theofficeconnexion.com)wrote: We are thinking of starting a community revolving loan fund. We've checked out a model used by a housing co-op and it appears to be something that would be very useful. It's closely related to crowdfunding except there's an above market interest rate incorporated. Has anyone used this vehicle to fund a coworking space? I have another important use in mind as well. -- 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 (mailto:coworking@googlegroups.com). To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com (mailto:coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com). 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 coworking@googlegroups.com (mailto:coworking@googlegroups.com). To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com (mailto:coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com). For more options, visit this group athttp://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 coworking@googlegroups.com (mailto:coworking@googlegroups.com). To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com (mailto:coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com). For more options, visit this group athttp://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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Community Revolving Loan Fund - Anyone?
That's interesting, Craig. We will eventually set up a hybrid with our community organization set up as a non-profit with 51% ownership in the coworking space. Using bonds would be something to consider since our space is located in a residential area and we plan for it to be THE small business community center. h TH On May 17, 5:17 pm, Craig Baute - Creative Density Coworking baut...@gmail.com wrote: I don't know how complicated you wanna get but CSI in Toronto set themselves up as a non-profit and sold bonds to raise the money to buy their building. However, if you want to keep things simple and need less than $100,000 then I would try and pre-sell membership or take loans out from members as Alex suggested. Craig Creative Density -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: The Office Connexion's latest press release
Hey Laban, good to see you here. yep, we are doing all of that and we have a media list that includes HBJ. i just don't think the media really gets what's happening in the coworking world. so, we keep pushing and we're forming a local coworking alliance with the other spaces. TH On May 10, 10:04 am, @LabanJohnson labanjohn...@gmail.com wrote: Toni, Try the Houston Business Journal, also various local business and startup-related Facebook, Google and Yahoo groups. Get listed in as many directories as you can, but most importantly, talk to as many people as you can. Keep a log of your marketing activity, and do more of what works :) Best of luck, Laban Johnson On Monday, April 30, 2012 1:17:50 PM UTC-5, Toni Hogan wrote: If I keep making noise we'll get someone to pick up coworking news in Houston!!! http://www.prlog.org/11862732.html Toni Hogan -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: The Office Connexion's latest press release
will do On May 10, 10:20 am, @LabanJohnson labanjohn...@gmail.com wrote: Toni, connect with me on LinkedIn so i can send you some local contacts you need to know :) laban at labanjohnson . com On Thursday, May 10, 2012 10:07:29 AM UTC-5, Toni Hogan wrote: Hey Laban, good to see you here. yep, we are doing all of that and we have a media list that includes HBJ. i just don't think the media really gets what's happening in the coworking world. so, we keep pushing and we're forming a local coworking alliance with the other spaces. TH On May 10, 10:04 am, @LabanJohnson labanjohn...@gmail.com wrote: Toni, Try the Houston Business Journal, also various local business and startup-related Facebook, Google and Yahoo groups. Get listed in as many directories as you can, but most importantly, talk to as many people as you can. Keep a log of your marketing activity, and do more of what works :) Best of luck, Laban Johnson On Monday, April 30, 2012 1:17:50 PM UTC-5, Toni Hogan wrote: If I keep making noise we'll get someone to pick up coworking news in Houston!!! http://www.prlog.org/11862732.html Toni Hogan -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Last push to support Coworking Startups
is the wildbits video posted somewhere else? i can hear it but i can't see it. TH On May 9, 1:16 pm, Joel Bennett jbenn...@actsofiowa.org wrote: Coworkers- A week or more ago I asked the group to support my coworking space by watching our video and voting for us in Turnstone's $25,000 furniture/space makeover contest that was announced at GCUC. Although I'm not sure if there are other coworking spaces participating in the Top 25, I am aware that our own Alex Hillman (IndyHall) and their startup Wildbit is. Could you take a few moments to view out videos, both quite good I would add, and drop a thumbs up vote for both of us? Top 5 vote winners each get $25,000 to totally transform their space into their dream space. Just use this link, then click on Veel Hoeden Wildbit's videos. - http:/ http://bit.ly/JIIiuK bit.ly/JIIiuK Voting ends May 13. Winners announced May 31. I hope we'll be able to deliver the news that we BOTH will be sitting pretty. Thanks God Bless, Joel Bennett Chief Dreamchaser Veel Hoeden veelhoeden.posterous.com Join Us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/veelhoeden ! http://ink1003.com/p/tp/3ee1a6d9cb9fb511/url Follow us on Twitter image001.png 26KViewDownload -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Your Space Community Wiki
Thanks Bill. I knew about that wiki. I am just wondering if/why it would be necessary for an individual space. TH On May 7, 11:45 am, Bill Forsyth, III officespacecowork...@gmail.com wrote: On Monday, May 7, 2012 12:39:14 AM UTC-4, Toni Hogan wrote: I am testing groupspaces.com as our member portal and it has a wiki feature. Does anyone have a wiki for their space? I guess I can ask any additional questions based on the responses. Not sure what else to ask at this point, if anything. TIA Toni Check this outhttp://wiki.coworking.info/w/page/16583831/FrontPage -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Best CRM for coworking space management
I don't know how sophisticated you guys need your system to be, but for now I've decided to go with groupspaces.com. I chose the $19.99 plan to get rid of the adds. The plan offers email and google analytics if that's important. Features: Up to 2,500 members Unlimited member lists Event manager...members can add events so this works for meeting rooms. i will still use an external meeting room system for non- members. Member database Group mailing list Group website Membership forms Custom newsletters Send invites RSVPs Forms wikis E-mail subscriptions Member lists E-mail archive File repository I set up each membership plan as recurring subscriptions. I can also set up a store...day passes, additional meeting hours, add-ons, etc. I can create invoices too. Being a novice, this seems pretty cool to me. We'll see. Our first member is ready to sign up so I had to have something up and running. Oh, add bonus...it looks like our website (coincidence) and the forum feels like old google groups. My 2 cent of the day! i will add another 2 cent when I come back from picking up my kid. :-) Toni Hogan On Mar 23, 1:07 pm, Martin martinfran...@gmail.com wrote: Hello everyone. I wanted to know what CRM's people where successfully using out there to successfully manage your spaces. We have 2 locations in Buenos Aires, Argentina (I'm from the US) that are each aprox 5,500 sq. ft and have a mix of offices (teams from 2 to 20 people) , fixed desks and a shared livingroomspace. We're looking at highrise, zoho and a few other hosted solutions. Mainly want to use it to track customer contacts and member details. To that I'd love to be able to integrate our forthcoming access control system. We're developing a separate online tool to manage our meeting rooms. Curious what services people have used and been happy with. Thanks for any feedback! -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Groupspaces.com for space management
I decided to make this a new topic... I don't know how sophisticated you guys need your space management system to be, but for now I've decided to go with groupspaces.com. I chose the $19.99 plan to get rid of the adds. The plan offers email and google analytics if that's important. Features: -Up to 2,500 members -Unlimited member lists (i.e. by membership plan) -Event manager...members can add events so this works for meeting rooms. i will still use an external meeting room system for non- members. -Member database -Group mailing list -Group website -Membership forms (captures info for database) -Custom newsletters -Send invites RSVPs -Forms wikis -E-mail subscriptions -Member lists -E-mail archive -File repository I set up each membership plan as recurring subscriptions. I can also set up a store...day passes, additional meeting room hours, add-ons, etc. I can create invoices too. Being a novice, this seems pretty cool to me. We'll see. Our first member is ready to sign up so I had to have something up and running. I suffer from PWS (perfect world syndrome). In this world, we will have a totally paperless system. I converted the membership agreement to pdf and attached as a file/link on the approval/welcome email that generates automatically when I approve a membership. However, you can also add a page with the membership agreement and link to that. In the approval email, they are directed to read the MA because there will be a quiz. The quiz...I have read and accept the terms blah, blah, blah. Click Yes/No Oh, added bonus...it kind of looks like our website (coincidence) and the forum feels like old google groups. You can see the home page for the member site and take a quick peek at my website. You won't be able to see anything on the member site except the home page. members.theofficeconnexion.com www.theofficeconnexion.com My 2 cent of the day! Toni Hogan -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Dropcards instead of dropping real quarters
Remember this conversation about dropping quarters with an info sticker on one side? This may (or may not) be a better idea. LOL! Money dropcards that look like cash folded but has your info printed on one side. I'm going to try them for grins and giggles if nothing else. http://www.realisticdropcard.com/?o=TT22XawD Toni On Apr 13, 12:09 pm, Mike Pihlman altamontcow...@gmail.com wrote: I know the pain. and I did AltamontCowork the same way open it and they will come. Three years later...I'm am still getting the word out, and still hoping to bring in enough to break even (hmmm, a bank account with $$ in it is helpful!): 1. Craigslist ad every time you can renew it. 2. The chamber sort of helpsif you are great at face-to-face networking...even better. Go to ALL the mixers...coffee's, evening mixers, dances, socials, trade show,etc. 3. Join a local BNI chapter (it is expensive, but, they help other members find business). 4. Offer your one member an incentive to bring in others :-) 5. Facebook (your personal page PLUS your business page) 6. Google +, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc etc and keep at it. 7. Blog about coworking and put links to that blog on everything in 5 and 6. 8. Talk to your local chamberI have done that a few times. 9. TIME.in a normal economy (at least out here in depressed land) it takes TWO years for people to get to know you, trust you, etc. I am at three years, but, I have long-time Tracy resident status which is helping (since 1985). 10. Put a magnetic sign on your car and go get Starbucks! Then leave your cards on the table...ooops. :-) 11. The BEST thing I ever did was talk to the building owner to let me put a sign (actually two on the corner of the building). I have gotten over the years 8 or 9 members from those $50 signs. (Our town made us take down the A frame signsarrrghhh...) 12. We did this too: On a quarter, we put a small label on one side with our info on it...then dropped the quarters around town. Similar with pensjust drop them everywhere 13. I did TweetUps, DonutUP's, Pizza on the Patios...truthfullyall those did was cost me money when people only showed up for free food. But your town might be different... Mike On Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 9:25 AM, Franki Lindstrom frankian...@gmail.comwrote: Thanks so much! We own the building and thought this would be a great opportunity to use it. I will be getting in touch with all your recommendations! On Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 12:12 PM, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: I don't need to chime in when you beat me to it, Joshua :) All good stuff in here already, just a few additional reminders to make the most of Joshua's great advice: The goal here isn't to get any members butts in seats, but to focus on a group of ~10 people who are attracted to each other and can use your space as a clubhouse. They'll become the main attraction moving forward (as opposed to the space itself). As Joshua suggests, you can jump-start this process by finding clubs (or other groups) who need a clubhouse. Also important is to realize that once you find this group, you may have to change your business model to make more sense. You've got a bunch of options on your website for membership, you might benefit from simplifying. Giving people too many options confuses them into making zero choiceshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Paradox_of_Choice:_Why_More_Is_Less . Remember, though, that it's not necessarily the first 10 people you can convince to walk in the door, but their interest in *each other* instead of the office itself that changes the game you're playing. -Alex -- /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Friday, April 13, 2012 at 11:55 AM, Joshua Marpet wrote: Alex Hillman will probably chime in that you did it backwards. And he's probably right. I mean, hell, like I know what I'm talking about? :) Alex has written some great stuff, and his premise was basically, Get a group together who want to be part of the community you want to build. Then build the community and space to encompass them. I bastardized it. Don't kill me, Alex. :) ok, enough recrimination. Let's talk positively. You have a space, with awesome stuff. No members. Now what? Have you located the local Linux Users Group? OWASP? ISSA ISACA? Chamber of Commerce? Rotary Club etc. Invite them to meet inyour space. Hey, free coffee!!! Free meeting space. Network the hell out of those meetings. After one or two, go and tell them, Hey, your group should meet this other group. Similar people, differing aims, but wow, I think you all will get along. How about I set up a mixer, meet your counterpart type of event? Free coffee!!! Infragard ECTF Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association Certified Fraud Examiners Society of Professional Investigators
[Coworking] Re: Too good not to share!
I was thinking the same thing! I could have just posted the SOCKS link and typed what Joshua said! LOL TH On May 3, 3:47 pm, Joshua Marpet jmar...@datadevastation.com wrote: Toni! Great Minds!!! :D Awesome! On Thu, May 3, 2012 at 4:46 PM, Toni Hogan t...@theofficeconnexion.com wrote: Although we haven't opened I'd have to say I agree with a coworking space being an UN-office. It's my understanding that each space has it's own culture, hence...community, and not everyone will fit everywhere. Some spaces will be able to accommodate both sides of the coin. Fortunately for us, our space has all common areas in the middle of the building and then four quads. Each quad could essentially have it's own personality. Yeah, our space could be quadripolar! We have an executive quad, a coworking quad, a training quad that can be used for coworking, and a special purpose quad. Meeting rooms are in the training quad and because of where our Kid Connexion is located (between the lounge and coworking quad) guests will never be directed through the coworking quad. But, even so, I think it would be a nice change from the stuffy office type. I've become a polo, jeans and socks kind of girl since my escape from the corporate world. My socks NEVER match and I'm frick'n proud of it. :-) SOCKS:https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=264423100311785set=a.1011804... Toni On May 3, 3:08 pm, d...@cocomsp.com d...@cocomsp.com wrote: Thought some of you might get a kick out of today's exchange with one of our members. Anybody have any similar experiences to share? So, a member sent this email to our host... (names changed to protect the innocent) +++ Here I am having to be the old lame again BUT My clients come into this space and I dont want them to see bare feet. Sandals on men are bad enough. Given the number of gear head folks, I will have to live with tee shirts. Dont like shorts either on the men. Most of the gals seem to be dpoing ok in this department Its still an OFFICE isnt it? The simple dress code would be wear what you wear to see clients vs what you wear when your working from home +++ Our host wrote back... Yeah, great questions, but unfortunately you won't like the answer. This is NOT an office, in fact, it's designed to run counter to traditional office norms, top to bottom. Bicycles in the hall, Xbox, dart boards and TVs, Nerf machine gun wars, afternoon beers, bean bags and umbrellas, an Old Trading Pit for a lounge, jazz with a Van Morrison chaser, bumper of The Rap, few hours of Mozart concertos . . . embrace the New Economy, Bob!! Blow your clients' minds with your hyper-progressive foresight and carefree nonchalance! Eschew the shoes! I know it's not for everyone, but I hope you can adjust and make it work for you. It's really nice having you here. Maybe you could teach these kids a thing or two about class. -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: eWorky space management tool available for free in english / french / spanish
Just added our space. Will check out the tool as compared to what I am testing. It has to be better. :-) Toni On May 2, 11:58 am, Cecilia Durieu cecilia.dur...@gmail.com wrote: Hi guys, eWorky space management tool has been beta-tested by dozens of spaces (thank you guys ;)) and is now open to everybody ! It is available for free for coworking spaces, and it enables you to: - Manage your bookings - Manage your calendar - Secure payment - Automatic invoice system - Community aspects for coworkers If you would like to use our tool: - you should add your space on eWorky and then ask to use the space management tool - if your space is already listed on eWorky, click on the right on “Contact/show details” and then “Are you the manager of this workspace ?” - send an email to cont...@eworky.com I hope you’ll like it ! Please let us know if you need more features, we'll improve the tool. Kind regards Cecilia -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] The Office Connexion's latest press release
If I keep making noise we'll get someone to pick up coworking news in Houston!!! http://www.prlog.org/11862732.html Toni Hogan -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Brick Interior Walls? What Gives???
Ha! Angel, my husband said if I added faux brick next I'd want a faux fireplace. So, I am leaving well enough alone. :-) Toni On Apr 28, 9:20 am, Angel Kwiatkowski fccowork...@gmail.com wrote: Who doesn't love some good exposed brick!? Cohere's entire brand was based off of the exposed brick in our last building ( I don't recommend that approach). The background of our site is an actual photo of the brick too seen at http://coherecommunity.com/so you can imagine my panic when we were looking at new spaces. Thankfully the members picked a brick building and our area has a large brick fireplace so I was able to keep going with that theme. The rest of our space is plain old drywall which is why I had to add hot pink desks and turquoise desks of course. :) To answer your question more directly, I think creative types who are drawn to coworking just dig the rough edges as Alex said whereas other people like the more seamless look of drywall. Now we have both-- so yay! On Thursday, April 26, 2012 6:14:19 PM UTC-6, Toni Hogan wrote: So, my curiosity has finally gotten the best of me. Is it just a coincidence that most of the coworking spaces I am checking out on the web have brick interior walls. Or, is this a faux feature that was added? I'm feeling left out. :-) -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Coworking Space in Need of a Makeover
Wooo ho! That's awesomest thing I've seen all day. Well, next to the $20 table desks big enough for six people I went to see today. Going to give it a look now! Toni On Apr 28, 6:40 pm, Joel Bennett jbenn...@actsofiowa.org wrote: Our small town coworking space in Pella, IA, entered the Turnstone $25,000 Furniture Makeover contest and made the finals. Asking for the group's help in the following ways: 1. If your space also made the finals, please respond so we can support you. There will be five winners of $25k, so why not make them all coworking spaces! 2. We'd appreciate your vote. My understanding of the rules (however poorly communicated) is that you can only vote once per video, but you can vote for as many videos as you like. If that is the case, we need a broad group of people voting with no responsibility to vote daily. You can vote by going here and scrolling down to the video you like to vote for (ermmhrmm Veel Hoeden...hrmm) and logging in to vote. About 60 seconds of your time, but a big impact for those on the receiving end of your vote. http://bit.ly/JIIiuK I appreciate your support! Thanks God Bless, Joel Bennett Chief Dreamchaser Veel Hoeden 641-780-7858 veelhoeden.posterous.com Join Us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/veelhoeden ! http://ink1003.com/p/tp/3ee1a6d9cb9fb511/url Follow us on Twitter image001.png 26KViewDownload -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Brick Interior Walls? What Gives???
Chris, my husband is working on gathering youth and adult artists so he would love the idea of a weekend art studio. He and our 15 year old son are the co-founders of YoungMAC (Young Minds are Creative) so our space will be their lab/studio. Our 13 year old daughter is an artist with talent in pencil, chalks, digital and photography. She's getting into paints so a weekend studio would be awesome for her to be around other more experienced artists. h, Art Connexion Out of curiosity I search for faux brick and it actually exists. LOL! But, we won't go there. I am actually sitting in the space alone now getting a feel for it. :-) Toni On Apr 27, 12:15 pm, Chris Ritchie gamesa...@gmail.com wrote: There are also a lot of ways to dress a place up without resorting to installing brick walls and ventilation pipes. Natural light is good, creative gathering spaces are excellent. Local artist galleries are a great way of giving your space a creative feel. I actually thought up an idea for doing a weekend art studio day, where folks would come down and use paint and canvases I provided to create art to be displayed. Team building + community building all in one. On Thursday, April 26, 2012 7:14:19 PM UTC-5, Toni Hogan wrote: So, my curiosity has finally gotten the best of me. Is it just a coincidence that most of the coworking spaces I am checking out on the web have brick interior walls. Or, is this a faux feature that was added? I'm feeling left out. :-) -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Working with economic development group has been the most productive...
Hi Becky, I've actually been working on starting dialogue with several organizations this week for this exact purpose. Toni On Apr 26, 12:38 pm, Becky H Smith, Ed.D. bsmith...@gmail.com wrote: At Blue Ocean Innovation Center, our economic development group has been phenomenal. All the hotels want post cards to give to their business clients. We are a member of Chamber as well. The city and county are working with us too on creating a downtown HUB and see it as an important part of economic development. Good luck...you never stop learning. Becky, Founder -- *Becky H. Smith, Ed.D., Chair* *Vistage International, Inc.* 1820 W. Lincoln St. Bozeman, MT 59715 406-551-1262 406-579-2849 becky.sm...@vistage.com becky.sm...@vistage.com •www.vistage.comhttp://vistagevillage.force.com/chair/ChairSiteHome?id=003800vKfv... *[image:https://view.vistage.com/images/brandcentral/signature/US_Signature.gif]* This e-mail is a private communication and may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, please note that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the information contained in or attached to this e-mail is strictly prohibited. Please notify the sender of the delivery error by replying to this message and then delete this e-mail. Thank you. image001.gif 7KViewDownload -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Brick Interior Walls? What Gives???
So, my curiosity has finally gotten the best of me. Is it just a coincidence that most of the coworking spaces I am checking out on the web have brick interior walls. Or, is this a faux feature that was added? I'm feeling left out. :-) -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Annual Membership
Will, I know every area is different but I'll ask this question anyway. Why are you in competition with any of the other organizations rather than partnering with them? They have their thing and we have ours. It properly meshed they should be complementary. TH On Apr 24, 7:23 am, Wes wesley.garnet...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for your comments, Will. Reason #3 is exactly why I'm considering the switch. The reason I'm thinking about changing our cost structure isn't really a cash flow issue, as most people that join our space do so at our highest rate, and stick around for 7 - 8 months, which is actually really good for where we're located - it needs to be much better though. As a space focused primarily on supporting the (slow) growing Delaware startup community, we're very happy to provide people with a safe place to get on their feet. Even better, the majority of the startups that have come out of The coIN Loft found co-founders at our events or working next to them in the space. We're certainly building up a great story. The other side: Delaware has always been starved for independent talent, which is obviously bad for a coworking space. We have a deep history as a corporate state, so most people that come here to build a career are doing it at legacy companies, in the banking, pharma and law related industries. With Delaware being such a small state the lines of competitiveness have been thoroughly entrenched for many years - way before The coIN Loft came around. There are a few non-profit professional organizations (chambers of commerce, rotary groups, networking groups) and economic development groups (sba its affiliates) that rule over the entrepreneurial community here. These places aren't communities - they're bragging rights - so you're a nobody as a professional if you don't join their circles. Despite all of our PR and marketing efforts, we've struggled to compete with these groups. We consistently hear that the month-to-month membership fee is a deterrent. The other groups, specifically the Chambers of Commerce, who we're in direct competition with, charge a annual fee, plus fees for every event. For the penny wise entrepreneur, they're looking at either $300 per year for the Chamber or $2400 per year for us. It doesn't take much to see why they'd be slow to choose us. We've tracked the average time it took a person to join us and found that of the 80 people that have joined, over 50% thought about it for more than 5 months before pulling the trigger. They also let us know that the monthly payments were an issue. I don't think we need to be as cheap as $300 per year, nor do I think people are expecting that. I just think we need to disassociate monthly financial requirements as a barrier to entry. The main reason is that our target audience (creatives developers within the first year (hopefully first couple of months) of their startup) aren't cash flow positive yet. The money they're using to pay us is also coming out of the reserves they have to live on until they're financially stable. I think a fee structure like the one you (Will) use at Locus would certainly be a good way for us to be thinking about annual memberships. On Apr 23, 5:09 am, Will Bennis, Locus Workspace wmben...@locusworkspace.com wrote: Our standard prices are based on a 6 month membership commitment. For any membership less than six months, we charge 20% more. If you pay for your entire 6 month membership up front, we give a 15% discount on the standard price. If you pay for an entire year up front, we give a 25% discount. We used to also charge less for a year-long commitment (without needing to pay it up front), but stopped just for the sake of keeping things simpler (and there's still an argument for simplifying it more). We provide discounts for both long-term commitments and for paying up front for several reasons: 1) Cash flow. This only applies to the long-term memberships where the people pay up front. It's nice to have the money now as we're a young business and need the money to pay bills. As the space grows in the future, that lost future income is not so crucial. 2) For better and for worse, financial gain: People who sign a long- term contract are much more likely to stick with the space than those who don't. Even if they don't stick with using the space, most of them keep paying according to their contract, playing a big role in my ability to keep prices as low as they are and stay in business. The incentive for paying for it all up front adds to this, since that group always pays for the entire term of the contract, while some small percentage of members who commit long-term but don't pay it all up front don't ever end up paying. 3) I prefer longer-term members for the sake of the community, and so giving an incentive for a longer commitment seems to make sense. 4) Paperwork and associated
[Coworking] The Office Connexion has a home
Hey all, we signed the lease today on our new home. Now, it's time to get serious, serious. LOL We decided on the 13,000 square foot space. There's plenty of room to grow and enough space to do as planned. I've been like a mad woman browsing craigslist. I hope all of the super deals I found are still findable when we are ready to start shopping. EXCITED! Thanks for all of the advice, current and searchable. Stay tuned for updates. :-) P.S. We have an entire wing dedicated to private offices, a.k.a. executive suites. There are nine offices and a conference room. It can even have its own waiting area. I think we'll call it the REGUS Wing. hahahaaa (jokes) -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: The Office Connexion has a home
yes, it is exciting. my husband would love that aquarium. i think we might get one...a regular one. :-) TH On Apr 23, 7:16 pm, Cheryl Jaycox cheryl.cajservi...@gmail.com wrote: Congrats Toni, Its very exciting when you take that first jump into coworking with the first investment (big check). It has only been a few months since we too took the big leap into coworking and I still get the rush of excitement with every finished project, the arrival of furniture and the signing of new members. Enjoy the Rush...LOL! I am having a receptionist/Greeting desk made out of a aquarium!...Driving my husband nuts! LOL! Cheryl On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 4:39 PM, Toni Hogan t...@theofficeconnexion.comwrote: Hey all, we signed the lease today on our new home. Now, it's time to get serious, serious. LOL We decided on the 13,000 square foot space. There's plenty of room to grow and enough space to do as planned. I've been like a mad woman browsing craigslist. I hope all of the super deals I found are still findable when we are ready to start shopping. EXCITED! Thanks for all of the advice, current and searchable. Stay tuned for updates. :-) P.S. We have an entire wing dedicated to private offices, a.k.a. executive suites. There are nine offices and a conference room. It can even have its own waiting area. I think we'll call it the REGUS Wing. hahahaaa (jokes) -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. -- Cheryl Jaycox Community Manager Micro Office Suites Business Center The HIVE@44,Business Coworking Community Phone: 636-405-3130 Cell: 314-800-4305 -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Private Industry Accessibility Standards? - insurance, real estate agents, and lawyers
I would think as long as you have private offices for lawyers there should be no other restrictions. Real estate agents are a great target if they work for non-franchise and/or 100% brokers. They can work in a shared environment but may need access to a place to make phone calls. If you can find a way to provide continuing education courses through a provider it would add value for agents. Wow! I just had another one of my brilliant ideas. Thanks Tyler! ;-) Toni On Apr 23, 8:23 pm, hssmedia ty...@hssmedia.com wrote: Hello, I have a quick question: Is it worth pursuing the tight lipped industries of real estate, lawyers, and insurance agents in coworking? Do their industry and rules prohibit them from participating in an open, collaborative environment, or are they an available market to pursue? It seems like privacy may be an issue. Just curious Thanks, Tyler -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Private Industry Accessibility Standards? - insurance, real estate agents, and lawyers
Actually, what's funny is the real estate agent handling the landlord side of the deal is no longer with the company he was with when we started negotiations. He said he might need to office at our space for a couple of months. LOL Toni On Apr 23, 8:44 pm, Toni Hogan t...@theofficeconnexion.com wrote: I would think as long as you have private offices for lawyers there should be no other restrictions. Real estate agents are a great target if they work for non-franchise and/or 100% brokers. They can work in a shared environment but may need access to a place to make phone calls. If you can find a way to provide continuing education courses through a provider it would add value for agents. Wow! I just had another one of my brilliant ideas. Thanks Tyler! ;-) Toni On Apr 23, 8:23 pm, hssmedia ty...@hssmedia.com wrote: Hello, I have a quick question: Is it worth pursuing the tight lipped industries of real estate, lawyers, and insurance agents in coworking? Do their industry and rules prohibit them from participating in an open, collaborative environment, or are they an available market to pursue? It seems like privacy may be an issue. Just curious Thanks, Tyler -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Launching Classes. This is the start and will update on progress and model
Craig, This is exactly the angle we're taking. We're promoting our space as a community coworking and business resource center. We want most of our classes to be free so we are partnering with local business development programs who already have funding and programs in place. I am also creating a program for new real estate agents. That one will have a fee associated with it but will be priced like one of our membership plans and include benefits of membership. There are many opportunities for coworking that will enhance but not take away from the true experience of community. I am hoping that when/ if we teach prospecting to agents they will go to a workspace or phone room after the class and practice what they've learned. I say IF because my focus is really on the business side of real estate practice. There are a million classes for prospecting...but we'll see. Wishing you the best and looking forward to hearing more about CDU! Toni On Apr 19, 12:18 pm, Craig Baute - Creative Density Coworking baut...@gmail.com wrote: After attending the GCUC last month I set the goal to get this education series called Creative Density University (CDU),www.densitycoworking.com/classes/, going and we are hosting our first class on May 8th. This is an important step to making Creative Density a hub of ideas for Denver beyond a destination for coworking, Meetups, and social gathers for the independent community. I would first like to thank PariSoma for sharing some many details about their successful program that launched in Sept. 2011. I also closely studied General Assembly in NY. Overview of CDU: The need: Freelancers and startups often are very talented in two or three areas but have to wear many additional hats and don't have the time to learn news skills. They also want to continually improve their skills they have already acquired but many current offerings are expense and time consuming. What we are trying to do: Be a continued education platform (intermediate to advanced skill level) in the areas of business and technology. We have made the assumption that many coworkers and creative professionals have already taught themselves the basics through online tutorials and blogs and we don't need to start at square one. Format: $30 / 90 min sessions in a classroom size of 15 people. Each instructor needs to have a Q+A time and one takeaway for the students. The 90 min. format is based on survey results asking what members and the others in the community would like and 90 mins won out because people are often busy between family and work. All of the the classes will start at 6PM at launch. Members will be able to attend the classes for $25. Instructors: We have aligned with CU-Boulder professors in entrepreneurship, lawyers, people that work for Automattic, and successful entrepreneurs in the area to teach. They have all been vetted to ensure quality and I will request feedback from students after each class. The instructors are also the best paid for a 90 min. course. Getting the word out: I built up a coalition of local business leaders and city departments to promote the classes in newsletters. Overall, the announcement will go out to over 5,000 people in Denver. The instructors are encouraging their clients to join and the coworking members are pretty excited about the offerings and sharing it. CD is will also have a booth at the Create Denver convention to promote it. What amenities we provide: We have a large room that will turn from coworking during the day to a classroom in the evening with a total of 15 spots in 4 rows. Projector, screen, whiteboard. Staffing: I will sit in the classes the first or second time an instructor presents to make sure they are comfortable with everything. After that if there is a class that a member wants to take I will let them take my role with checking people in and setting up the projector while getting a chance to attend the class for free. Launched: We are launching with over a dozen classes in 6 weeks. This may be a bit ambitious and I will share this experience with you. I will continue to share my experiences with everyone about this launch. It seems like many more coworking spaces are interested in offering this to the coworking community and their city. If you have any advice please feel free to share them. Craig Creative Density -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Launching Classes. This is the start and will update on progress and model
Most definitely. We will have other offerings as well. However, because of our location we will provide services to the community-at- large. Our membership materials do state that some class offerings will be fee-based. :-) TH On Apr 20, 11:47 am, Craig Baute - Creative Density Coworking baut...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the kind words Toni. I decided not to partner with existing programs, like the chamber of commerce, because they generally serve new businesses with the basics of starting a business, 101 style of courses. We didn't want to be that and wanted to take it up to 200 to 300 level (to keep with the University language). I noticed most of the offerings in Denver serve the low end (free or affordable) to the very technical and high-leve courses for hundreds of dollars and days at a time. I wanted to serve right in that middle that would help most of the coworkers continue their education or expand it beyond the basics. I was able to find to quality instructors (very important to me) that shared my vision and so I set up a plan to share revenue more generously than other venues. The classes are not free for a reason. If the courses are paid for then there isan accountability of quality on the instructor side and allows for me to figuratively slap them if they try to make it a sales pitch. There are plenty of free venues to learn stuff with Meetups and they vary in quality, and the revenue allows me to spend money to ensure a level of quality. It also helps Creative Density sustain itself and keep te coworking movement alive in Denver. Craig -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Liability Insurance Classification
I am getting quotes on liability insurance. My agent is pretty good at matching classifications for new business concepts. She was able to get my policy through underwriting for a hometending business which was as rare as coworking is in Houston. But, I want to get a few other quotes. What classification is typically used for coworking spaces? Someone must know because I am sure you all have insurance. LOL -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Liability Insurance Classification
Thanks! I'll give them a holler! TH On Apr 20, 12:12 pm, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: We've worked with a local agency to get a policy through The Hartford for our liability. They've been awesome, and helpful in figuring out the ideal classification for a coworking space since we're a little weird. They were able to help us get something that met our landlord requirements, allowed us to do events and other things that we need the flexibility to do. You can contact these fine folks:http://www.preston-patterson.com(http://www.preston-patterson.com/). Our account manager is Diane, but Stuart is great to work with as well. Let them know that Indy Hall sent you and they can likely help you get oriented. -- /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Friday, April 20, 2012 at 1:06 PM, Toni Hogan wrote: I am getting quotes on liability insurance. My agent is pretty good at matching classifications for new business concepts. She was able to get my policy through underwriting for a hometending business which was as rare as coworking is in Houston. But, I want to get a few other quotes. What classification is typically used for coworking spaces? Someone must know because I am sure you all have insurance. LOL -- 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 (mailto:coworking@googlegroups.com). To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com (mailto:coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com). For more options, visit this group athttp://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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Launching Classes. This is the start and will update on progress and model
hehe @ LAME! We're going to give them a try starting up, but I have no problem firing ineffectiveness. :-) TH On Apr 20, 12:19 pm, Chad Ballantyne c...@thecreativespace.ca wrote: The combination of coworking space and business Centre is great! Makes sense. We've launched our Small Business Success Workshops focusing on that middle ground as Craig calls it. www.thecreativespace.ca/sbs We are also providing similar classes as the Chamber or other city/government funded business support centres, but we are filling a major gap as we see it! The 3 main differentiators are: 1. Our classes are styled to be uber practical offering more hands on learning, interaction, QA, tools and tips while the other guys offer pamphlets.(we've heard around town how the other classes put on by the chamber or city funded resource centres are lame) 2. Doing it our Space inspires the pre-members ;o) towards coworking and being introduced to businesses at their level or higher. 3. The speakers are mostly members or affiliates and have agreed to be along-the-way mentors. The attendees can book a follow up meeting with them if QA doesn't cover all their questions. (just one for now - but we're working on a mentorship program for those that want more access to consultation) We did a Blogathon last weekend as part of our Small Business Success extra-ciriuclar events and have a new member already! We'll share more as they roll out. Chad We offer discounts for TCS members. On 2012-04-20, at 12:47 PM, Craig Baute - Creative Density Coworking wrote: Thanks for the kind words Toni. I decided not to partner with existing programs, like the chamber of commerce, because they generally serve new businesses with the basics of starting a business, 101 style of courses. We didn't want to be that and wanted to take it up to 200 to 300 level (to keep with the University language). I noticed most of the offerings in Denver serve the low end (free or affordable) to the very technical and high-leve courses for hundreds of dollars and days at a time. I wanted to serve right in that middle that would help most of the coworkers continue their education or expand it beyond the basics. I was able to find to quality instructors (very important to me) that shared my vision and so I set up a plan to share revenue more generously than other venues. The classes are not free for a reason. If the courses are paid for then there isan accountability of quality on the instructor side and allows for me to figuratively slap them if they try to make it a sales pitch. There are plenty of free venues to learn stuff with Meetups and they vary in quality, and the revenue allows me to spend money to ensure a level of quality. It also helps Creative Density sustain itself and keep te coworking movement alive in Denver. Craig -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. Chad Ballantyne The Creative Space Director (705) 252-2423www.thecreativespace.ca -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Awesome list: 64 Co-working Spaces For Every Entrepreneur
We've got to get Houston on this list. LOL http://under30ceo.com/64-co-working-spaces-for-every-entrepreneur/ -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Membership plans and member moniker
We've finally come up with our creative names for our membership plans. Yeah, I'm anal and this was a big deal for me. Our members will be called Connexions...obviously. The plans are as follows: Citizen Connexion (residents) Community Connexion (flexible) Casual Connexion (day pass) Virtual Connexion (mail service, 2 days, event access) -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Coworking Finally Gets Local Publicity in Houston
Someone is finally talking about coworking in Houston...and The Office Connexion! http://fatcatwebproductions.com/the_paper/content/plans-being-made-northwest-houston-coworking-center -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Coworking Finally Gets Local Publicity in Houston
they just copied and pasted from the press release. LOL Thanks CJay! On Apr 17, 10:30 pm, Cheryl Jaycox cheryl.cajservi...@gmail.com wrote: Toni, Very NiceWoot!Woot! for you...Did they pick that up from your press release? or did you contact directly? Good Job... CJay On Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 9:45 AM, Toni Hogan t...@theofficeconnexion.comwrote: Someone is finally talking about coworking in Houston...and The Office Connexion! http://fatcatwebproductions.com/the_paper/content/plans-being-made-no... -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. -- Cheryl Jaycox Community Manager Micro Office Suites Business Center The HIVE@44,Business Coworking Community Phone: 636-405-3130 Cell: 314-800-4305 -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Launch Party Ideas
nice. i especially like the future of... presentation and the pitching contest. I can see the pitching contest with a year of membership as a prize. we could also set it up so that everyone is a winner...full-time and two different levels of our flexible plans. Thanks! On Apr 15, 6:26 am, Audun Ueland aud...@gmail.com wrote: http://meshnorway.com/mesh-official-launch/ On Sunday, April 15, 2012 1:20:41 AM UTC+2, Toni Hogan wrote: I'm already thinking ahead to our launch party. Aside from the local VIPs...politicians, chamber folks, etc, what have others done to host an exciting launch party? -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Launch Party Ideas
Thanks Rachel! That sounds like a fun night. I don't think we have anything has vintage as a Commodore 64 but I do recall seeing a couple of consoles in the garage that made me as why. LOL! There is actually a store in one of our malls that sells early gaming systems and games. they are by no means cheap. Toni On Apr 14, 9:22 pm, rachel young rac...@camaraderie.ca wrote: My co-founder and I are huge Commodore geeks, so we brought in our old computers, my Vic20 and his 64, and some of our old games, and that was the entertainment for the night. It fit right in for our community and kept it low key, which was what we were hoping for. r. On Apr 14, 2012 7:20 PM, Toni Hogan t...@theofficeconnexion.com wrote: I'm already thinking ahead to our launch party. Aside from the local VIPs...politicians, chamber folks, etc, what have others done to host an exciting launch party? -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Launch Party Ideas
Rachel, we will have a ribbon cutting. That's one of the benefits of joining the Chamber of Commerce. The elected officials and media are a must. One of the reasons I want to start planning now is to make sure they can fit it in their schedules. We have about 5 or 6 other coworking spaces in our city/area. One will just be opening in a couple of weeks. The other is Caroline Collective. I am sure we can get someone from both to pop by. We're planning to have a youth program as well, so we could probably have a pitch contest for teens with a small scholarship prize. hmmm, i thinking now. LOL On Apr 15, 8:35 am, rachel young rac...@camaraderie.ca wrote: Other thoughts: I like the idea of a ribbon cutting, but only if it also includes first members holding or cutting the ribbon. I encourage media, especially if you are the only space in town. If there are other spaces, I encourage an invitation be sent to them too and if you have some brief speeches ask them to say a few words about how awesome and essential coworking is. r. -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Launch Party Ideas
Hey Cheryl. We saw it on Auden's link: Three ambitious startups from Mesh will do a pitching contest in front of a jury... It seems akin to what they do at Startup Weekend events or Shark Tank, if you've ever watched that show. A, Shark Tank! I wonder is I could use the name. LOL Toni On Apr 15, 12:38 pm, Cheryl Jaycox cheryl.cajservi...@gmail.com wrote: Toni, Rachel, Can I ask a really silly question? I too am looking for Launch Ideas...What is a pitch contest? Great idea inviting other cowork spaces to talk, we have a few in the city of St. Louis, but none that I know of in St. Louis County. CJay On Sun, Apr 15, 2012 at 8:47 AM, Toni Hogan t...@theofficeconnexion.comwrote: Rachel, we will have a ribbon cutting. That's one of the benefits of joining the Chamber of Commerce. The elected officials and media are a must. One of the reasons I want to start planning now is to make sure they can fit it in their schedules. We have about 5 or 6 other coworking spaces in our city/area. One will just be opening in a couple of weeks. The other is Caroline Collective. I am sure we can get someone from both to pop by. We're planning to have a youth program as well, so we could probably have a pitch contest for teens with a small scholarship prize. hmmm, i thinking now. LOL On Apr 15, 8:35 am, rachel young rac...@camaraderie.ca wrote: Other thoughts: I like the idea of a ribbon cutting, but only if it also includes first members holding or cutting the ribbon. I encourage media, especially if you are the only space in town. If there are other spaces, I encourage an invitation be sent to them too and if you have some brief speeches ask them to say a few words about how awesome and essential coworking is. r. -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. -- Cheryl Jaycox Community Manager Micro Office Suites Business Center The HIVE@44,Business Coworking Community Phone: 636-405-3130 Cell: 314-800-4305 -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: New space HELP!!!
So, Joshua... Do you just walk in to Starbucks and MickeyD's passing out coupons all willy-nilly? I ask because it's really been on the top of my aggressive marketing list. :-) Toni On Apr 13, 10:55 am, Joshua Marpet jmar...@datadevastation.com wrote: Alex Hillman will probably chime in that you did it backwards. And he's probably right. I mean, hell, like I know what I'm talking about? :) Alex has written some great stuff, and his premise was basically, Get a group together who want to be part of the community you want to build. Then build the community and space to encompass them. I bastardized it. Don't kill me, Alex. :) ok, enough recrimination. Let's talk positively. You have a space, with awesome stuff. No members. Now what? Have you located the local Linux Users Group? OWASP? ISSA ISACA? Chamber of Commerce? Rotary Club etc. Invite them to meet inyour space. Hey, free coffee!!! Free meeting space. Network the hell out of those meetings. After one or two, go and tell them, Hey, your group should meet this other group. Similar people, differing aims, but wow, I think you all will get along. How about I set up a mixer, meet your counterpart type of event? Free coffee!!! Infragard ECTF Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association Certified Fraud Examiners Society of Professional Investigators Do a meetup for freelancers Sorry for rambling, this is off the cuff. Hope this helps. Oh!!! Anybody live in the local starbucks/mickeyD's, etc? As in work live, not homeless living. Walk in, hand them a coupon for a free day pass. Free Coffee!!! On Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 10:24 AM, Franki7225 frankian...@gmail.com wrote: We opened 7225CoWorking in North Canton, Ohio in January. We have a beautiful open space, cool whiteboard furniture, and 1 member. Being the first space to open in our county,people just don't seem to be getting it. We need suggestions,please! We have advertised in the local paper and mailed out a hundred free day passes. We have the space, the coffee, the wi-fi... Now we need members! Our website is www.7225coworking.com Thanks so much for your comments. -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Thank you, thank you, thank you!
That's awesome! We're still trying to get there. I'm keeping the faith that we will. Toni On Apr 12, 8:45 am, Jamie Wright ja...@brilliantfantastic.com wrote: Today we reached our funding goal on Kickstarter for Seed (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/seedcowork/seed-coworking-community). We could not of done it without the generosity from the coworking community. Some of you, from California to Michigan, donated your hard earned money to back something you believe in. I am floored by the generosity, although to some part, it doesn't surprise me. Everyone in this group knows the value of community. Thank you again. Be well. -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Furniture for Spaces
Great info Joshua! On Apr 11, 2:03 pm, Joshua Marpet jmar...@datadevastation.com wrote: IKEA, Costco folding tables, Salvation Army, Habitat For Humanity ReStore, Harbor Freight Tools, Can you attach to wall? Get MDF Door blanks and big shelf brackets. Go to Lowe's or homedepot, look up interior doors, Flush/Luaun style doors. Slab doors essentially. Cheap as dirt, shelf brackets just as cheap, attach to wall, paint em or buy em white. Done!!! On Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 2:38 PM, Beth Michael Fine 2033cr...@gmail.comwrote: Looking for a bar height cowork tables preferrably white at a great price. What are you doing in terms of furniture for your space? We are opening up our coworking space in the front spot of our executive office suites. It measures 81 feet long by 10 feet wide. Looking for some bar height tables - preferably in white. What types of resources have you used for your furniture. Thanks Beth Avery Fine Palencia Business Center Now booking for summer cowork spaces in the historical city of St. Augustine, Florida. Minutes away from beautiful beaches, historical sites and many, many public golf courses. -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Meetup Rocks!
I finally gave in and started using Meetup. We had 8 people (including us) RSVP for today's Jelly and 6 showed up. It was a super awesome meeting and everyone is excited about the next meeting. I should have started using Meetup initially. Never too late to learn! :-) What was so awesome was after we did the business profile/introduction everyone went back around to mention at least one way they could connect with everyone else. It's funny how much you have in common with other people...cheerleading, women in the military, youth groups, tax prep. The list goes on and that was from just 6 people. LOL Making Connexions! Toni -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Need Photos for Video/Slideshow
Thanks! i will check it out now. :-) TH On Apr 8, 10:00 pm, Mike Pihlman altamontcow...@gmail.com wrote: If there is something here, feel free to download.. Http://AltamontCowork.com See gallery... On Apr 8, 2012 4:48 PM, Toni Hogan t...@theofficeconnexion.com wrote: I am creating a narrated slideshow for my Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign (camera shy). If anyone would like a guest appearance of photos from your space and a mention let me know. :-) -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Need Photos for Video/Slideshow
Mike, I hope I pronounced AltamontCowork correctly. You're mentioned at 2:00...thanks again! http://www.indiegogo.com/makingconnexions?a=526986 TH On Apr 8, 10:00 pm, Mike Pihlman altamontcow...@gmail.com wrote: If there is something here, feel free to download.. Http://AltamontCowork.com See gallery... On Apr 8, 2012 4:48 PM, Toni Hogan t...@theofficeconnexion.com wrote: I am creating a narrated slideshow for my Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign (camera shy). If anyone would like a guest appearance of photos from your space and a mention let me know. :-) -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Need Photos for Video/Slideshow
I am creating a narrated slideshow for my Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign (camera shy). If anyone would like a guest appearance of photos from your space and a mention let me know. :-) -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Kicked Off a Crowfunding Campaign
Hey all! We kicked off a crowdfunding campaign this week. It is taking off slowly but surely. I will spend today and the rest of this weekend working on a plan to reach out to the community next week. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions on how to give the campaign a big boost, I'd love to hear them. Have a SUPER weekend! -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Successful Meetup for new space
That's absolutely AWESOME! Congratulations. Toni On Apr 4, 9:56 am, CAJ cheryl.cajservi...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Gang, Last nite I had my first meetup.com / St. Louis Business Coworking. Although there was 21 signed up to attend we had 12 attend we had 5 sign up and 2 take applications home with them. I am very excited about this, I used a power point presentation with two videos about coworking to make my point and understanding of what we are doing. It really made an impact. The group also decided that they like the idea of having a monthly JELLY to bring in new people to the concept of coworking. One of the guest from last nite, became a full time member, he wants to be a core member, a community builder. He is a fantastic addition to the space and is very connected in the business community here in St. Louis. Although the space in still under constructionair condition being installed as we speak and the carpet going in Saturday, the vision of a coworking community and building it together was very successful! I owe this group a big THANK YOU for all of your insight into building a coworking community. Alex: To you a big excited HUG and a slapping high five!! It works! CJay -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Press Release Mentions: IndyHall, BlankSpaces and New Work City
I am writing a press release for our soon to come coworking space in Houston. I am making honorable mentions of IndyHall, BlankSpaces and New Work City. Let me know if you object. If there are no objections, let me know if you want to be quoted. :-) -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Press Release Mentions: IndyHall, BlankSpaces and New Work City
The release date shows 4/5 but I think it is still viewable. Thanks guys! ;-) http://prlog.org/11841901 Oh, there's still time for corrections if anyone notices a typo. I proofread it just short of 100 times but proofing my own writing is not my strong point. I always read what it's supposed to say. ha! Toni On Apr 4, 12:27 pm, Toni Hogan t...@theofficeconnexion.com wrote: I am writing a press release for our soon to come coworking space in Houston. I am making honorable mentions of IndyHall, BlankSpaces and New Work City. Let me know if you object. If there are no objections, let me know if you want to be quoted. :-) -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Introducing Seed, Toledo's first coworking space
Congrats! I watched your Kickstarter video the other day when I was
looking for a place to start a campaign. I agree with Chad...your
video ROCKS! The outtakes are hilarious. And, the magically
reappearing dog...ha! I want a video. {pouty kid face}
Wishing you much success on your space and your Kickstarter campaign!
Toni Hogan
On Apr 3, 8:06 am, Jamie Wright jwright...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello all.
I want to first introduce myself. I have been a long time stalker in this
group and I have learned a lot from each of you. Thank you for your
contributions.
I am software developer from Toledo, Ohio and I have visited several
coworking spaces over the last few years. These include Workantile and Tech
Brewery in Ann Arbor, Sandbox in Columbus, OpenSpace in Charlottesville,
and The Coop in Chicago.
I fell in love with the idea of coworking several years and I have since
been working on building the community locally. My partners and I are proud
to announce that Toledo will finally be opening it's first coworking space
in about a month. We are calling it Seed. (http://seedcoworking.com).
The space is almost completely renovated and the interest has been great.
The biggest lesson that Alex Hillman (his coworking class rocked) is to
build the community first and the space will follow. That is exactly what
we have been doing over the past few years and we already may have a
waiting list.
I will hopefully have a lot more to contribute over the coming months as we
learn some lessons of our own.
Thank you again.
-- Jamie
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[Coworking] Re: New to the group
Hey Adrienne, thanks for the LIKE! I'm not sure how I missed it. :-) I asked a question about industry specific centers a couple of weeks ago. If you search industry specific the discussion should come up. Toni On Apr 1, 11:52 pm, Adrienne Normand arnorm...@gmail.com wrote: Hello All, For those of you whose coworking space caters mostly to a specific industry besides tech, what are the common issues you deal with regularly? Challenges? Benefits? What would you change? Does anyone's space cater to or attract the following industries: 1. *Medical 2. Government* 3. University/ Higher Ed 4. Architecture/ Real Estate 5. ..fill in the blank here..what other industries are flocking to coworking besides entrepreneurs, high tech, and creative studio space for creative industries? Thank you all in advance for your help. Adrienne -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: Office Nomads Power Outlet Pole Thingys
Whoooh! This is awesome. We've been in a meeting with the landlord this morning and talked about this very thing. Great to come back to this conversation. I'm loving the auto shop power cord idea because of the flexibility in rearranging a room! Total awesomeness! Toni On Apr 2, 11:35 am, Jenny at eeko je...@eekostudio.com wrote: We asked some auto shop folks locally and they ordered for us but here are some on amazon. You can search retractable electric reel to find. Bayco SL-800 Professional Retractable Reel with 30-Foot Triple Tap Bayco $43.99 $42.70 Sent using Amazon Mobile for iPhone Kindest Regards, Jenny Poon CO+HOOTS.com On Apr 2, 2012, at 9:27 AM, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: Where are people buying the auto-shop power cords from? Any links to share? -- /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Monday, April 2, 2012 at 12:25 PM, Jenny at eeko wrote: We did the hanging auto shop outlets and they have been great. Keeps the floors clean from cords and we even attached these hangman guys to them so they're easier to pull down for us shorties http://db.tt/Fxz6M8NV Kindest Regards, Jenny Poon CO+HOOTS On Apr 2, 2012, at 9:17 AM, Adrienne Normand arnorm...@gmail.com wrote: One thing you could do is get tables with power that daisy-chains. That way not all tables are dependent on your one power sourceonly the first one is. Adrienne On Mon, Apr 2, 2012 at 10:58 AM, Jacob Sayles ja...@officenomads.com wrote: I'd like to find ones that are flexible. We have a couple areas where the tables get moved around quite a bit when we have events and such and it would be nice if we weren't confined by these poles. The trick is making it look nice and not just hanging an extension cord from the ceiling. Any ideas on that sort of thing? Jacob --- Office Nomads - Individuality without Isolation http://www.officenomads.com- (206) 323-6500 On Sun, Apr 1, 2012 at 9:31 PM, Toni Hogan t...@theofficeconnexion.com wrote: Thanks. Believe or not, I searched for power poles and didn't get what I was looking for. I'll bet it comes up now. LOL! thanks again TH On Apr 1, 11:24 pm, Adrienne Normand arnorm...@gmail.com wrote: They are called Power poles and are metal housings made UL listed for the purpose of running electrical conduit from the J-box in the ceiling to the floor. When you buy electrified modular furniture (AKA: Cubes, but now there are many alternatives without getting panels), the product will come with these poles. However, I believe any commercial licensed electrician (who you will need to do the work) can supply them as well. Adrienne On Sun, Apr 1, 2012 at 10:04 PM, Toni Hogan t...@theofficeconnexion.comwrote: Office Nomads has some poles throughout the middle of their space with power outlet cluster at the bottom (see link for photo). I can't tell if they are home made or OEM (manufactured). Either way I need to know how to get 'em! :-) http://www.flickr.com/photos/20916143@N03/6964907393/lightbox/ -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group athttp://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. -- You received this message
[Coworking] Re: First Coworking Jelly!
So, today we had our second Jelly in two weeks. Only two other people showed up, a couple, but the conversation was just as invigorating as last week's. The couple own a store that has additional space for a yoga room that they thought of using as a networking/meetup room...coworking, but they just don't know it. Anyway, they offered to let us use it at no charge. They are a real estate agent and broker. Since I will be training new agents and he is going to be hiring agents that could be another win-win situation. We are going to stop by their store later this week. Now, if we can get everyone to come to the Jelly on the SAME day that would be awesome. :-) TH On Mar 28, 6:22 am, Liam Gooding liam.good...@fruitbowlmedia.com wrote: Hi Toni Our firstJellyat Fruitworks had 3 people. 2 of which were friends who came down to support us (and provide social proof) and one was a new person, who subsequently signed up as a £75 monthly member! So they do work. OurJellyyesterday (2nd one) had 5 new people show up. 4 just signed up today and the 5th is signing up when he comes back from holiday! I'm so impressed with how open days work that I'm tempted to have one every 2 weeks instead of every month. Thanks, Liam Gooding --- Fruitworks Cowoking. Making Canterbury the startup capital of Kent Http://Fruitworks.co On Mar 27, 6:03 pm, OC Houston t...@theofficeconnexion.com wrote: We had a whopping one person show up for our firstJellybut the conversation was awesome. Even after yesterday's meeting we still had people signing up. I think there may have been some confusion as to how the meetings were scheduled. We set them up as recurring meetings but I think people may have thought they should choose one date, because we have people signed up for next week and the week after. No one signed up for all three weeks. I sent an email yesterday to clarify. Hopefully, more people will show next week. The person that showed up is a business broker and management consultant. He was mainly looking for networking opportunities. After looking at our website he told us what we are doing (coworking) won't work. Ha! After we told him why it WILL work, he was sold. :-) Toni Hogan On Mar 25, 4:13 pm, OC Houston t...@theofficeconnexion.com wrote: Ann, we should probably wait until tomorrow to ask/answer that question. LOL! You know people sign up but some don't show. I compiled a list of new real estate agents and sent an invitation through eventbright. While I am developing a training program for new real estate agents, it is my hope that we can grow thisJelly! beyond real estate by encouraging attendees to invite people who are not agents. The list also includes people who have let their licenses expire or haven't yet activated. They are likely entrepreneurial and have other business interests as well. I will post an update about actual attendance tomorrow. Toni On Mar 25, 4:06 pm, Ann Kingman annking...@gmail.com wrote: May I ask how you were able to get such a great turnout for the first Jelly? Congrats! Ann Books on the Nightstand: illuminating conversation about books and readinghttp://www.booksonthenightstand.com On Sun, Mar 25, 2012 at 5:00 PM, SantiagoR1@SoBeCoWorks santiag...@coworkingbethlehem.com wrote: That's a slam dunk, good planning. Santiago -Original Message- From: coworking@googlegroups.com [mailto:coworking@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of OC Houston Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 4:54 PM To: Coworking Subject: [Coworking] Re: First CoworkingJelly! Yes, the library has a meeting room that accommodates up to 60 people. They also have audio-visual equipment available at no cost. Toni On Mar 25, 3:34 pm, santiagor1@SoBeCoWorks santiag...@coworkingbethlehem.com wrote: I think that's a great idea Toni. Does the library have a separate area for you to meet? Have fun with it, if I was in your city I'd join you for that CoWorkingJelly. Good luck, Santiago Santiago Rivera SoBeCoWorks 807 E4th St Suite B Bethlehem, PA 18015 SoBeCoWorks.com Twitter: @SoBeCoWorks -Original Message- From: coworking@googlegroups.com [mailto:coworking@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of OC Houston Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 2:26 PM To: Coworking Subject: [Coworking] First CoworkingJelly! We are hosting our first coworkingJelly! tomorrow at the local library. We have 14 people so far signed up to come. We will be introducing coworking through a semi-structured open discussion. Is that an oxymoron? LOL! The topic is You, Inc. - The Business of You! Wish us luck! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post
[Coworking] Re: Creative Co Working Place Business Plan
Hey Alex, thanks again. The meeting went well. We covered everything on the one pager but didn't give it to him until the end of the meeting. if nothing else he really liked us. :-) we're waiting for the proposal. On Apr 1, 8:29 pm, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: Right on. Good luck! -- /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 9:27 PM, Toni Hogan wrote: fortunately, this landlord gets it. they've turned away other startups and existing businesses because they didn't seem stable. both buildings have been vacant since August. i really wanted the building next to the one we'll be discussing but they're already in negotiations. he's really interested in the coworking concept based on the information we've already provided and wants to see how we can make the other building work for our business. We met him for about three minutes Friday and it sounds like he's just looking for that confidence you mentioned being that it is a startup...his words. So, I guess I will put together that one page document. LOL! Thanks, as always. TH On Apr 1, 8:14 pm, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com (http://gmail.com) wrote: Yep, that's all we gave them. They could have asked for more and we would have drawn it up if we had to, but the overview gave them the confidence that we'd through it through. Every landlord is different, of course. We've put a lot of emphasis on finding landlords that get us, or at least try to, and it's paid off long term. Someone who can't get it from a conversation and the overview is probably going to cause problems for you sooner than later. Life's too short for crappy landlords. -Alex -- /ah indyhall.org (http://indyhall.org) coworking in philadelphia On Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 9:09 PM, Toni Hogan wrote: Alex, is the one-page overview the only thing you gave to the landlord? I've been working on our business plan all day but I have no intentions of putting the entire document in his hands when we meet tomorrow. He already has our use of space overview. TH On Mar 21, 9:59 am, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com (http://gmail.com) wrote: Not exactly a business plan, but here's a few things you might find useful: http://dangerouslyawesome.com/2011/09/how-to-fund-your-coworking-spac.. We wrote a business plan when we were pursuing our first lease because the landlord wanted to make sure we were thinking beyond our noses.http://dl.dropbox.com/u/628073/Indy%20Hall%20Business%20Plan.pdf The most important line, of course: *Membership commitments are currently sustainable to launch the space* -Alex /ah indyhall.org (http://indyhall.org) coworking in philadelphia On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 9:16 AM, phungrrl phung...@gmail.com (http://gmail.com) wrote: Joshua, I'm right there with you Sandra. I won't even look at space until I have a plan. Once I do, I'll be ready to roll quickly. I very much could use help especially on logistics. Phred Huber Atlanta, GA On Mar 20, 12:26 pm, Joshua Marpet jmar...@datadevastation.com (http://datadevastation.com) wrote: Follow up - When you are told there are some on the Wiki, all I can find is one in German. Sorry guys, calling it like it is. Sandra, I'm happy to help, as I'm writing one for my upcoming space. Anybody else in the throes of biz plan pain? Let's talk. Joshua On Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 12:22 PM, Sandra K sandra.ka...@gmail.com (http://gmail.com) wrote: Hello, Iam establishing a co working place for talents. Can any body help in providing useful information such a co working place business plan, marketing ideas..etc. Thanks, Sandra -- 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 (mailto:coworking@googlegroups.com). To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com (mailto:coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com). 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 coworking@googlegroups.com (mailto:coworking@googlegroups.com). To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com (mailto:coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com). For more options, visit this group at http
[Coworking] Re: Creative Co Working Place Business Plan
Alex, is the one-page overview the only thing you gave to the landlord? I've been working on our business plan all day but I have no intentions of putting the entire document in his hands when we meet tomorrow. He already has our use of space overview. TH On Mar 21, 9:59 am, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: Not exactly a business plan, but here's a few things you might find useful: http://dangerouslyawesome.com/2011/09/how-to-fund-your-coworking-space/http://dangerouslyawesome.com/2012/01/how-much-does-it-cost-to-start-...http://dangerouslyawesome.com/2008/12/a-roadmap-for-community-organiz... We wrote a business plan when we were pursuing our first lease because the landlord wanted to make sure we were thinking beyond our noses.http://dl.dropbox.com/u/628073/Indy%20Hall%20Business%20Plan.pdf The most important line, of course: *Membership commitments are currently sustainable to launch the space* -Alex /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 9:16 AM, phungrrl phung...@gmail.com wrote: Joshua, I'm right there with you Sandra. I won't even look at space until I have a plan. Once I do, I'll be ready to roll quickly. I very much could use help especially on logistics. Phred Huber Atlanta, GA On Mar 20, 12:26 pm, Joshua Marpet jmar...@datadevastation.com wrote: Follow up - When you are told there are some on the Wiki, all I can find is one in German. Sorry guys, calling it like it is. Sandra, I'm happy to help, as I'm writing one for my upcoming space. Anybody else in the throes of biz plan pain? Let's talk. Joshua On Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 12:22 PM, Sandra K sandra.ka...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, Iam establishing a co working place for talents. Can any body help in providing useful information such a co working place business plan, marketing ideas..etc. Thanks, Sandra -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
