Eight Things to Consider when Choosing a Coworking Space

Posted by Doug & Polly White on Nov 2, 2020 11:05:21 AM

Among the most important factors to consider when choosing a coworking space are:

  1. Location
  2. Access to the space
  3. How the space is staffed
  4. Availability of the space you need
  5. Look and feel of the space
  6. Amenities offered
  7. Cost
  8. Flexibility of the membership agreement.

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Topics: Coworking, Office Space, Remote Work, Company Culture

Personal Finance for Freelancers: A Guide to Organizing Your Finances

Posted by Patricia Lowe on Oct 12, 2020 3:59:30 PM

Organizing finances is one of the biggest challenges for freelancers. As to why, freelance journalist Jared Lindzon points out one glaring cause: fluctuating income. This can make it difficult to budget and save, and can even induce finance-related anxiety. That said, this instability is something you can learn to deal with, and this personal finance guide can help you do just that.

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Topics: Business Corner, Freelancing, Finance

The Benefits of an Outdoor Workspace

Posted by Cathy Welch on Sep 28, 2020 9:24:09 AM

US workers spend an average of 1780 hours on the job annually, according to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. Thankfully, commercial real estate designers are answering the call for flexible work environments that bring the outdoors to the workers.

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Topics: Office Space, Remote Work, Office Design

COVID-19 Makes Coworking Community Even More Important

Posted by Doug & Polly White on Sep 16, 2020 4:48:07 PM

According to a new study by the Kaiser Family Foundation, “Rates of anxiety and depression have tripled during the COVID-19 pandemic.” Maurizio Fava, M.D., Psychiatrist-in-Chief at Mass General, cites numerous reasons for this massive increase in depression, including  unprecedented social isolation and loss of community. Dr. Fava said, “Social isolation, in particular, has made the COVID-19 pandemic challenging. People are not able to leave home for support.”

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Topics: Coworking, Community, COVID-19

What To Ask When It’s Time For Your Startup To Move to An Office Space

Posted by Joseph Genest on Sep 8, 2020 12:48:21 PM

For most people who work a 9-5, the office is where you spend almost half of your waking hours. If you’re at a startup, trying to get a company off the ground, that figure could be even higher.

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Topics: Coworking, Office Space, Business Corner, Company Culture, Startup

How to Design a Beautiful, Functional, and On-Brand Office Space

Posted by the design team at Campfire & Co. on Aug 26, 2020 2:18:42 PM

As interior designers, we love helping brands design the office space of their dreams. When our office space can simultaneously embody our values and provide for our daily needs, it’s a branding win-win.

Whether you’re personalizing a new office or you’re looking for the perfect office to suit your needs, here are a few tips for creating the ideal space to get work done. 

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Five Reasons to Work from Gather Rather than Working From Home

Posted by Doug & Polly White on Aug 17, 2020 9:48:20 AM

The pandemic has forced many employees to work from home. As some return to the office, many people will be given the opportunity to continue to work remotely. Working from home is one option, but a Gather membership may be more advantageous. Here are five reasons working from Gather beats working from home:

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Topics: Coworking, Business Corner, Remote Work, Employee Productivity, Working From Home

Five Reasons Working at Gather Beats Traditional Office Space

Posted by Doug & Polly White on Jul 24, 2020 2:51:16 PM

For many organizations, working at Gather is a far superior option to signing a lease for commercial space. Here, we'll break down the five most important reasons:

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Topics: Coworking, Office Space, Business Corner

7 Things To Stop Doing In Order To Boost Your Freelance Productivity

Posted by Cathy Welch on Jul 10, 2020 2:54:45 PM

No one likes it when someone tells you that what you’ve been doing “forever” is ineffective, but breaking some of those bad habits can help you boost your productivity and use your time more efficiently.

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Topics: Remote Work, Freelancing, Employee Productivity

7 Things To Start Doing In Order To Boost Your Freelance Productivity

Posted by Cathy Welch on Jun 12, 2020 3:08:09 PM

As a home-based freelancer, it’s vital to be mindful of the ways in which you can optimize your productivity. I’m a writer, so when I receive an assignment, I list items like transcribing the interview, and creating a first, second, third and final draft. As the story begins to form, I focus on additional research, quote gathering, and cutting word count.

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Topics: Freelancing, Employee Productivity