[Coworking] Free early access to chapters of Coworking Handbook

2013-10-07 Thread Ramon Suarez
! Coworkingly yours, Ramon Suarez http://betacowork.com http://twitter.com/ramonsuarez -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[Coworking] Coworking advantages mega list

2013-10-11 Thread Ramon Suarez
We have drafted a mega list of coworking advantages for the coworking handbook: http://coworkinghandbook.com/advantages-benefits-coworking-list/ What did we miss? :) Ramon -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed

[Coworking] Coworking advantages mega list

2013-10-14 Thread Ramon Suarez
Thank you Jacob. I've taken the liberty of adding your reply to the post :) http://coworkinghandbook.com/advantages-benefits-coworking-list/#comment-119 Here's the disadvantages of coworking list: http://coworkinghandbook.com/downsides-of-coworking-and-how-to-reply-mega-list/ -- Visit this

[Coworking] We reached our strech goal for the Coworking Handbook

2013-12-20 Thread Ramon Suarez
a first draft electronic version to all the contributors next week Enjoy the weekend! Ramon Suarez -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this group

Re: [Coworking] The Existential Anxiety of Freelancing

2014-02-09 Thread Ramon Suarez
Excellent article -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [Coworking] Call Volume in a Coworking Space

2014-02-18 Thread Ramon Suarez
elements that block sound or reduce it can help too, like plants, panels, etc. Some tips:http://smallbusiness.chron.com/tips-absorbing-sound-office-32127.html Good luck! Ramon Suarez Serendipity Accelerator, Betacowork Writing: http://coworkinghandbook.com Phone: +3227376769 Twitter:http

[Coworking] Growing our coworking space

2014-02-19 Thread Ramon Suarez
Easy! Working our asses off... There is no magic bullet. You have to organize events for kind of clients you want and get the word out through social media, contacts, etc. At the begining it is fundamental to have people in the space every day, so invite some friends over and get to work.

[Coworking] Re: Interns at a coworking space

2014-03-12 Thread Ramon Suarez
for Young Entrepreneurshttp://www.erasmus-entrepreneurs.eu/program. My first employee has been a former trainee. Suerte, Ramon Suarez Serendipity Accelerator, Betacowork Author: http://coworkinghandbook.com email hangouts: ra...@betacowork.com Phone: +3227376769 GSM: +32497556284 Twitter:http

[Coworking] New memberships?

2014-03-20 Thread Ramon Suarez
No we don't. At betacowork.com we focus on the free try out to let the selection be done us. Because of our flexible coworking if anyone doesn't fit, they leave early by themselves. -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you

[Coworking] coworking

2014-03-20 Thread Ramon Suarez
We use our own custom tool at betacowork.com. You could use a social platform that allows you to create your own social network, like http://http://www.ning.com/. Or you could use a plug-in like Buddy press for your website -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com ---

[Coworking] Re: Open Source Business Plan for Coworking Space

2014-04-10 Thread Ramon Suarez
I'm a bit late to the thread, but you can find a business model canvas here: http://coworkinghandbook.com/coworking-business-model-canvas/ On Monday, November 25, 2013 11:50:10 PM UTC+1, Kevin Ilardi wrote: Dear all, I am trying to understand and to study the Business Model of Coworking

[Coworking] Which checklists could have helped you when opening your space?

2014-04-16 Thread Ramon Suarez
organization and promotion * Setting up social media * Blog post * investors and journalists spreadsheets * Basic website structure * Advantages of coworking... What else would you add that would have helped you when you opened your space or that could help you now? Thanks for your help, Ramon

[Coworking] Re: Erasmus Plus Partner Search

2014-04-18 Thread Ramon Suarez
Hi Francesca, Too short notice. We are already in a call for the same deadline and cannot stretch more. For future calls contact us ahead :) http://www.betacowork.com/contact-us/ (this goes to all the team so we are sure not to miss it and respond asap.) On Thursday, April 17, 2014 3:28:56 PM

[Coworking] You are invited to the worldwide premiere of the Coworking Handbook at NWC

2014-04-23 Thread Ramon Suarez
that could be interested, please let me know. My contacts in the USA are not that good. Thanks! Ramon Suarez Serendipity Accelerator, Betacowork Phone: +3227376769 GSM: +32497556284 Twitter:http://twitter.com/ramonsuarez Skype: ramonsuarez Try coworking: http://betacowork.com http://betacowork.com/free

[Coworking] Re: new space in NYC

2014-04-24 Thread Ramon Suarez
Yana, the best you can do is attend GCUC on may 1-3 in Kansas City: http://gcuc.co You can learn a lot in a very short time. My manual for coworking space management, The Coworking Handbook, should be out next week: http://coworkinghandbook.com If you are looking for consulting work, it would

[Coworking] Coworking Handbook on sale for GCUC

2014-05-01 Thread Ramon Suarez
://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B00K0TOW00 AUhttps://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B00K0TOW00 Looking forward to your comments at GCUC. One of the advantages of publishing yourself on demand through Amazon is that you can make changes and add extra stuff :) Ramon Suarez Serendipity Accelerator, Betacowork email hangouts: ra

[Coworking] Re: Coworking Belgium Unconference on 24th of May

2014-05-06 Thread Ramon Suarez
I'm in! On Tuesday, May 6, 2014 6:24:02 AM UTC-4, Stefania Scognamiglio wrote: Dear coworking colleagues, if you want to discuss about coworking visit Brussels, come to the Coworking Belgium Unconference http://coworkingbelgium.be/ on 24th of May :) looking forward to see you!

[Coworking] Re: Good Event Ideas

2014-05-15 Thread Ramon Suarez
organize unconferences, hackathons, conferences, workshops, lunch discussions, eating and drinking events... Once you have some coworkers you also have to apply the same logic to internal events, to learn about each other, connect, and find/give help. Ramon Suarez Author: http

[Coworking] Re: HotDesk Coworking Space Operator Survey 2014 - Results #infographic

2014-05-21 Thread Ramon Suarez
Thank you Steve. Sharing on the Coworking Belgium Unconferencehttp://coworkingbelgium.beand The Coworking Handbook http://coworkinghandbook.com social networks Ramon On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 4:38:06 AM UTC+2, Steve Glaveski wrote: HotDesk recently ran a survey asking coworking space

[Coworking] Re: Exchange program

2014-05-30 Thread Ramon Suarez
Hi Carlos, I would start by engaging the coworking spaces within the Coworking Visa by adding a possibility for the spaces to do this. If you want to speak with one of my coworkers who does this regularly talk to Katia http://www.betacowork.com/profile/1335/katia-xenophontos/ She speaks

[Coworking] How common or useful is using QR codes in coworking?

2014-06-16 Thread Ramon Suarez
Not useful at all. Most people do hot even try scanning them because it is too cumbersome. If you print them on t-shirts or stick them to a curved surface they will not scan. It is an old marketing gimmick that has no impact. -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com

[Coworking] Finally got a space

2014-06-27 Thread Ramon Suarez
Use a CRM form integrated with your site or a tool like Cobot or Nexudus. You have to make private meeting rooms, even if it is just one. You can make individual rooms for calls but is not a must. -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message

[Coworking] What did Coworking Spaces offer last year on The Coworking Day? and What are they planning to offer this year?

2014-07-02 Thread Ramon Suarez
We did a mega lunch for our members and former members and also open doors day. -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: [Coworking] Re: Exchange program

2014-07-22 Thread Ramon Suarez
-are-welcome-at-betacowork/ Ramon Suarez Serendipity Accelerator, Betacowork Author: http://coworkinghandbook.com email hangouts: ra...@betacowork.com Phone: +3227376769 GSM: +32497556284 Twitter:http://twitter.com/ramonsuarez Skype: ramonsuarez Try coworking: http://betacowork.com http://betacowork.com

Re: [Coworking] Re: What did Coworking Spaces offer last year on The Coworking Day? and What are they planning to offer this year?

2014-07-29 Thread Ramon Suarez
lunch sangria a gogo. Everything is detailed here: http://www.betacowork.com/global-coworking-week-betacowork/ Ramon Suarez Serendipity Accelerator, Betacowork Author: http://coworkinghandbook.com email hangouts: ra...@betacowork.com Phone: +3227376769 GSM: +32497556284 Twitter:http://twitter.com

Re: [Coworking] Re: What did Coworking Spaces offer last year on The Coworking Day? and What are they planning to offer this year?

2014-07-30 Thread Ramon Suarez
I am sharing the city events like Toronto and Seattle through the Coworking Handbook http://coworkinghandbook.com social media. Let me know of your city's events so that I can share them and increase visibilitya little bit :) Ramon Suarez Serendipity Accelerator, Betacowork Author: http

Re: [Coworking] Has anyone experienced this in finding a place to lease?

2014-07-31 Thread Ramon Suarez
I do revenue share. Pros * Rent is a variable cost * No guarantee * Small or no investment Cons * You have less control over your space and conditions (cleaning, furniture, Internet...) * Limited / precarious lease agreement duration * Interference by the landlord * You may not own your

Re: [Coworking] Coworking Management Tool

2014-08-05 Thread Ramon Suarez
We have built our own because we don't fit in and of them, but my favorite services out there are Cobot and Nexudus. -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe

[Coworking] Limited discount of The Coworking Handbook for #CoworkingWeek: up to 75%

2014-08-05 Thread Ramon Suarez
Besides all the events we are organizing at Betacowork, I thought it would be good to support the global coworking week also with The Coworking Handbook. So I've set a countdown discount starting at midnight (PST/GMT) that goes from 25% to 100% of the price as the coworking week goes on:

Re: [Coworking] WiFi Access Points

2014-08-16 Thread Ramon Suarez
Unify are great machines at a great price. Get the pro model that has dualband 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz. I've just tested Meraki MR18 and they are great. They are more expensive but the controller is much more advanced and you can create a network for guests that makes them check-in on Facebook to

[Coworking] Membership Agreements/Contracts

2014-08-23 Thread Ramon Suarez
Our contract is the terms and conditions posted in our website www.betacowork.com At least in Belgium, we do not have to have paper contracts because we offer a professional service. Look at the terms of other spaces in your region/country. good luck, Ramon Author of coworkinghandbook.com

[Coworking] Joining a reciprical coworking partnership with coworking spaces worldwide?

2014-08-27 Thread Ramon Suarez
We already have an alliance with the Coworking Visa -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[Coworking] Re: New podcast on Coworking Shared Communities (Makerspaces, Tool Libraries, etc)

2014-08-28 Thread Ramon Suarez
I couldn't find the podcast with the app I use (Pocket Cast for Android) but managed to subscribe with your rss feed: http://simplecast.fm/podcasts/211/rss Subscribed to Gangplank Dangercast too :) Would you guys want to talk about the Coworking Handbook http://coworkinghandbook.com in one

Re: [Coworking] Coworking Management Tool

2014-09-03 Thread Ramon Suarez
of the members that have chosen to make their profiles public. We are thinking about making a hosted service for other spaces, but that means tens of thousands of investment for the developer plus a lot of work by the team to do the project management. Ramon Suarez Serendipity Accelerator

Re: [Coworking] Coworking Management Tool

2014-09-03 Thread Ramon Suarez
No problem. We can even talk about it in Lisbon for Coworking Europe. Ramon Suarez Serendipity Accelerator, Betacowork Author: http://coworkinghandbook.com email hangouts: ra...@betacowork.com Phone: +3227376769 GSM: +32497556284 Twitter:http://twitter.com/ramonsuarez Skype: ramonsuarez Try

[Coworking] So...where are all the space managers?

2014-09-08 Thread Ramon Suarez
We go to coworking conferences like GCUC and Coworking Europe to talk and also build relationships to call each other. I've started the Belgian Coworking Unconference to do the same at national level. -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this

[Coworking] Coworking Europe + Coworking Camp

2014-09-10 Thread Ramon Suarez
I'm in! Thanks for organizing it :) -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [Coworking] Re: So...where are all the space managers?

2014-09-11 Thread Ramon Suarez
The existing group for managers is at https://opencoworking.groupbuzz.io/ Ramon Suarez Serendipity Accelerator, Betacowork Author: http://coworkinghandbook.com email hangouts: ra...@betacowork.com Phone: +3227376769 GSM: +32497556284 Twitter:http://twitter.com/ramonsuarez Skype: ramonsuarez Try

[Coworking] Basic elements for a definition of coworking

2014-09-11 Thread Ramon Suarez
environment that encourages collaboration and interaction. What do you think? Ramon Suarez Serendipity Accelerator, Betacowork Author: http://coworkinghandbook.com email hangouts: ra...@betacowork.com Phone: +3227376769 GSM: +32497556284 Twitter:http://twitter.com/ramonsuarez Skype: ramonsuarez Try

Re: [Coworking] Re: Basic elements for a definition of coworking

2014-09-12 Thread Ramon Suarez
Thanks to all for your insightful answers :) Thanks for the link Alex, it is really interesting. They have a very simple definition: *The rule was for all participants to check in a location that promotes itself online as “coworking,”* I've gonne the other way around: the definition of

Re: [Coworking] Re: Basic elements for a definition of coworking

2014-09-16 Thread Ramon Suarez
Let's hear it for you definition Randy! -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [Coworking] Re: Basic elements for a definition of coworking

2014-09-16 Thread Ramon Suarez
Let's hear it for you definition Randy! -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [Coworking] Re: Basic elements for a definition of coworking

2014-09-19 Thread Ramon Suarez
Jon, I do as you do. They are members of a community and at the same time they are clients. They pay for a service, not only for belonging. Ramon Suarez Serendipity Accelerator, Betacowork Author: http://coworkinghandbook.com email hangouts: ra...@betacowork.com Phone: +3227376769 GSM

Re: [Coworking] getting rid of the co-working hyphen

2014-09-20 Thread Ramon Suarez
We can always send a letter by post ;) -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [Coworking] Re: Basic elements for a definition of coworking

2014-09-22 Thread Ramon Suarez
did not know how to phrase the open/closed part. What would you add, remove, change? Be specific :) Ramon Suarez Serendipity Accelerator, Betacowork Author: http://coworkinghandbook.com email hangouts: ra...@betacowork.com Phone: +3227376769 GSM: +32497556284 Twitter:http://twitter.com

[Coworking] ideas to market conference room hours

2014-09-22 Thread Ramon Suarez
Start with your own website, social media and email. -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

Re: [Coworking] Importance of space

2014-09-24 Thread Ramon Suarez
think that function and cleanliness is more important than looks. The function part of design is often forgotten in most discussions and some people mistake design with pretty. The space has to be functional for the community of clients it serves. Ramon Suarez Serendipity Accelerator, Betacowork Author

Re: [Coworking] Re: Basic elements for a definition of coworking

2014-10-07 Thread Ramon Suarez
on this list. Now for the 1 Million question: should we weight this criteria? How? :) Ramon Suarez Serendipity Accelerator, Betacowork Author: http://coworkinghandbook.com email hangouts: ra...@betacowork.com Phone: +3227376769 GSM: +32497556284 Twitter:http://twitter.com/ramonsuarez Skype

[Coworking] Integrating existing teams into a coworking community

2014-10-08 Thread Ramon Suarez
At Betacowork we've had teams from the begining, up to a maximum of 8 people. It all depends on the people that come. Some are well-integrated and participate, others just want a convenient and cheap desk. We try to actively integrate all, but know that some are lost cases and don't spend much

Re: [Coworking] Re: Integrating existing teams into a coworking community

2014-10-10 Thread Ramon Suarez
How do you limit noise from the call cubby holes? And provide some kind of limited privacy? Ramon Suarez Serendipity Accelerator http://www.betacowork.com Phone: +3227376769 Mobile: +32497556284 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ramonsuarez New book: http://coworkinghandbook.com On Oct 10, 2014 4

Re: [Coworking] Handling phone calls in an open coworking office

2014-10-15 Thread Ramon Suarez
This is not really an issue at Betacowork except in the cases of a couple people that have very powerful theater-grade voices. When people worry about being to noisy we just tell them to make a call and then just ask those around if it bothered (response is no). We have the advantage of having

Re: [Coworking] Handling phone calls in an open coworking office

2014-10-22 Thread Ramon Suarez
and light. Ramon Suarez Serendipity Accelerator http://www.betacowork.com Phone: +3227376769 Mobile: +32497556284 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ramonsuarez New book: http://coworkinghandbook.com On Oct 22, 2014 8:22 PM, David Frahm da...@thefrahms.com wrote: Any thoughts on taking your

Re: [Coworking] So...where are all the space managers?

2014-10-22 Thread Ramon Suarez
Melissa, can you please add me to the slack group? Ramon Suarez Serendipity Accelerator http://www.betacowork.com Phone: +3227376769 Mobile: +32497556284 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ramonsuarez New book: http://coworkinghandbook.com On Sep 10, 2014 6:09 PM, Melissa Geissinger meli

Re: [Coworking] Commision on Memberships?

2014-10-29 Thread Ramon Suarez
In Belgium the comission that business centers pay is 10 to 15 ‰ of the first year or the life of the contract. -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [Coworking] Need advice about free coworking week

2014-11-01 Thread Ramon Suarez
Put a piggy no bank by the printer\drinks and a sign with the price. -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,

Re: [Coworking] Need advice about free coworking week

2014-11-01 Thread Ramon Suarez
Put a piggy no bank by the printer\drinks and a sign with the price. -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,

Re: [Coworking] Need advice about free coworking week

2014-11-01 Thread Ramon Suarez
For the waiver, make them sign up via an online form and state what you want them to be aware of plus make them accept your terms and conditions (with a link to them) Don't be over legal\scary -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message

[Coworking] Re: Phone Calls / Noise Control

2014-11-01 Thread Ramon Suarez
Our space is an office, not a library, so people can take calls. We do have one call free room, but it is not very successful -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To

Re: [Coworking] Cohere finally got venture capital and it's almost on par with WeWork

2015-01-26 Thread Ramon Suarez
Shit, I'm so mad I missed this investment opportunity. I'm sitting on piles of cash from Betacowork's stratospheric profits. -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To

Re: [Coworking] Who's looking for a virtual co-working group?

2015-01-20 Thread Ramon Suarez
and not isolate yourself completely, but it does nothing or little to improve the previous. I speak from my own experience and that of many others: the solution is joining a coworking space or a shared office and interact with people face to face. :) Ramon Suarez Serendipity Accelerator

Re: [Coworking] Are coworkers welcome members of this group? Is virtual coworking valuable?

2015-01-20 Thread Ramon Suarez
as perhaps inauthentic and self-serving (though of course I don't think that was the motivation). Respectfully, Will On Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 10:13:39 AM UTC+1, Ramon Suarez wrote: Will, that would only add noise. If the coworkers wanted a discussion group, wouldn't they have

[Coworking] Who's looking for a virtual co-working group?

2015-01-17 Thread Ramon Suarez
What you really want is to join a coworking space. That's what will increase your focus, productivity and happiness. -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe

Re: [Coworking] Re: Member board/photos

2015-01-14 Thread Ramon Suarez
:) Ramon Suarez Serendipity Accelerator, Betacowork Author: http://coworkinghandbook.com email hangouts: ra...@betacowork.com Phone: +3227376769 GSM: +32497556284 Twitter:http://twitter.com/ramonsuarez Skype: ramonsuarez Try coworking: http://betacowork.com http://betacowork.com/free-coworking-tryout

[Coworking] Afghanistan's Coworking space

2015-02-18 Thread Ramon Suarez
The basics for any country are in my book http://coworkinghandbook.com You have to figure out your own numbers based on local prices. Good luck! -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[Coworking] Coworking Elevator Pitch !

2015-02-18 Thread Ramon Suarez
Check the homepage of Betacowork for good elements : betacowork.com -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,

[Coworking] What kind of Coffee?

2015-02-15 Thread Ramon Suarez
asking like Alex suggests, but the answers did not reflect usage, so at the end it is us that chose to limit choice and burden. Ramon Suarez Author: coworkinghandbook.com -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed

[Coworking] Re: Conference room presentation equipment.

2015-01-28 Thread Ramon Suarez
Definitely wired, as Alex said. All you really need is a screen or a projector,maybe a small speaker for some videos in the presentations. Our largest room is for 80 people and we only use a PA system when we have to record the talk. Always keep a spare cable: people tend to drop them after

[Coworking] I am starting a coworking program at my office in Bucks County, PA

2015-01-24 Thread Ramon Suarez
All that and more on the marketing chapter of coworkinghandbook.com  -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,

Re: [Coworking] Three Case Studies on Joint Ventures with Landlords

2015-01-12 Thread Ramon Suarez
Thanks Jerome :) Ramon Suarez Serendipity Accelerator, Betacowork Author: http://coworkinghandbook.com email hangouts: ra...@betacowork.com Phone: +3227376769 GSM: +32497556284 Twitter:http://twitter.com/ramonsuarez Skype: ramonsuarez Try coworking: http://betacowork.com http://betacowork.com

[Coworking] Three Case Studies on Joint Ventures with Landlords

2015-01-09 Thread Ramon Suarez
I found out about it too late. Did you guys record it? -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

Re: [Coworking] Member board/photos

2015-01-14 Thread Ramon Suarez
We used to print them and stick them to the Windows, but with more than 170 members it became too much work to keep it updated for very little actual value for the members. Now we just stick to online: betacowork.com/coworkers -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com ---

[Coworking] A universal symbol for coworking

2015-01-12 Thread Ramon Suarez
Why W instead of C or CW? Who will own the copyright of the symbol? Who will have the right to use it? -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this

[Coworking] New Space Opening...Any suggestions? (pictures attached)

2015-02-16 Thread Ramon Suarez
Tips and answers http://coworkinghandbook.com ;) -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[Coworking] Member Growth first months - 1 Year

2015-03-09 Thread Ramon Suarez
28 in the first month 84 after a year. No advertising, we did our own marketing via social media, email and events. I think in the USA you would call it elbow grease, tons of it :) I've written what I learned in the Marketing chapter of coworkinghandbook.com Good luck! -- Visit this

[Coworking] Update on the Coworking Survey

2015-03-09 Thread Ramon Suarez
Steve, o have some private survey info that I may share with you if you want. -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

[Coworking] Standard for sq ft required per person

2015-03-30 Thread Ramon Suarez
J'aime Aranda and I made some calculations for coworkinghandbook.com and we figured out a bit over 1200ft2 for twenty desks without an event area. The calculations are detailed in the book -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you

[Coworking] Help Us With Our Survey on Coworking and Networking

2015-02-26 Thread Ramon Suarez
Published in 21 social networks and sent to our 203 coworkers. We will also include it in the Betacowork newsletter that goes out next week to 2.4k people. Looking forward to see the see the results, although I will miss GCUC this year :( Good luck, Ramon Author :coworkinghandbook.com --

[Coworking] Coworking Week NY

2015-02-21 Thread Ramon Suarez
We are doing the same this year in Brussels:http://coworkingbelgium.be/2015/02/20/the-first-ever-brussels-coworking-week-is-coming/ I had been thinking about it for a while and decided to kick it off with just 3 other owners I know and think fit together. On Monday we are launching invitations

[Coworking] Does your coworking space have stickers?

2015-03-06 Thread Ramon Suarez
We run out of them but we may make some more soon :http://www.betacowork.com/get-the-new-betacowork-stickers-with-halloween-movember-specials/ We used moo Ramon Check out my book coworkinghandbook.com -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this

[Coworking] Bandwidth questions for new coworking venture

2015-04-02 Thread Ramon Suarez
From home connections to gigabit, everything goes. Make sure that you can upgrade easily -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [Coworking] Advice for a baby coworking space.

2015-05-12 Thread Ramon Suarez
All my tips and insights are condensed in The Coworking Handbook http://coworkinghandbook.com -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[Coworking] What do you recommend space size per person?

2015-05-15 Thread Ramon Suarez
You have some calculations and data on coworkinghandbook.com -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an

[Coworking] bad practices

2015-04-07 Thread Ramon Suarez
Hopefully some of the spam victims will mark their email as spam and this will screw the deliverability of their emails -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe

[Coworking] Coworking Day

2015-06-03 Thread Ramon Suarez
We do a lunch and open doors every year at Betacowork -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

[Coworking] presentation

2015-06-03 Thread Ramon Suarez
Hi Honore. My book The Coworking Handbook will help you set up and manage your coworking space: http://coworkinghandbook.com Good luck! -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking

Re: [Coworking] When is International Coworking Day this year?

2015-06-04 Thread Ramon Suarez
via the Betacowork http://www.betacowork.com, Coworking Europe Assembly http://coworkingassembly.eu, and Coworking Handbook http://coworkinghandbook.com social media accounts. Do you have an idea of the time to deliver and costs to Europe for Teespring? Ramon Suarez Serendipity Accelerator

[Coworking] Coffee Shop/Coworking Combination Business Model

2015-06-21 Thread Ramon Suarez
To understand a business model the canvas by Ostewalder is a great tool. Here's the one I made for coworking http://coworkinghandbook.com/coworking-business-model-canvas/ -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [Coworking] When is International Coworking Day this year?

2015-06-02 Thread Ramon Suarez
Thanks Paxi and Tobi. That's the date we remember. Is there a website or an organization of any kind behind it? Where can I refer people that ask about it to? -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[Coworking] Pop Up Co-Working Spaces

2015-08-13 Thread Ramon Suarez
Yes, Jaime Aranda from workINcompany.com -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[Coworking] Closing my space, what to do with website traffic?

2015-07-23 Thread Ramon Suarez
Sorry to hear. You can sell\gift the redirect to some other space in the area. You can also redirect to the Coworking Wiki page for your region. -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: [Coworking] Re: Our experience with community-first

2015-11-03 Thread Ramon Suarez
; be an interesting example for our industry... > > > On Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 7:15:06 AM UTC-4, Ramon Suarez wrote: >> >> Great post. I recently had the same issue with a building owner I was >> negotiating with. They tried to get all my Financials before we agreed on a >> pr

Re: [Coworking] Our experience with community-first

2015-10-18 Thread Ramon Suarez
coworkniagara, @trevortwining > cel: 416-201-2254 > > > > > On Oct 17, 2015, at 7:15 AM, Ramon Suarez <ra...@betacowork.com> wrote: > > Great post. I recently had the same issue with a building owner I was > negotiating with. They tried to get all my Financials bef

[Coworking] Our experience with community-first

2015-10-17 Thread Ramon Suarez
Great post. I recently had the same issue with a building owner I was negotiating with. They tried to get all my Financials before we agreed on a price and I did not agree. I understood that they would screw me if I did. I had already spent a lot of hours with them, plus money on architect and

[Coworking] Re: Lessons from the first year of operating our coworking space

2015-07-09 Thread Ramon Suarez
Excellent post Matt :) Shared all over the place -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [Coworking] Re: Coworking Week 2015 Update

2015-07-09 Thread Ramon Suarez
to renew the domains and inaction have ended up in losing them. They are too valuable to loose them. To participate you don't need membership, but some things have to be limited to the members, who have a higher engagement and commitment. And basic commitment equals annual fee :) Cheers, Ramon

Re: [Coworking] Government Owned Coworking/MakerSpace

2015-09-24 Thread Ramon Suarez
Find more information about the project. If they offer space for free it may be tougher to beat, but no government run initiative will ever have the thrust, energy and care for clients that an entrepreneur may have. -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You

[Coworking] In need of statistics/ infornation on startups founded in coworking spaces.

2015-12-09 Thread Ramon Suarez
You are going to have to go through the websites of each space. I've collected a repository of coworking stats, but what you ask for is not there : http://coworkinghandbook.com/stats At Betacowork the better known ones are data.be, edebex.com -- Visit this forum on the web at

[Coworking] Amenities Offered - Feedback

2015-12-15 Thread Ramon Suarez
Easy: none. Work on delivering coworking value through connections and community. -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

[Coworking] Coworking Financial Model?

2015-12-17 Thread Ramon Suarez
Understand the business : http://coworkinghandbook.com/coworking-business-model-canvas/ Do the numbers: http://www.betacowork.com/can-you-make-money-with-coworking/ More finance for coworking spaces :http://coworkinghandbook.com/finance Beware of spreadsheet magic: it is way easier to grow on

[Coworking] Page for coworking jobs

2015-12-10 Thread Ramon Suarez
these questions: - Contact information - Description of the coworking space - Position name - Position description - Salary range - Link to submit application What am I missing? Coworkingly yours, Ramon Suarez Serendipity Accelerator, Betacowork Author: http://coworkinghandbook.com

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