Re: [Coworking] Re: Coworking Values: Differentiating Openness and Accessibility

This behavioral discussion translates well to the physical realm. In architecture, accessibility is a legal term and is about barrier-free design, to allow disabled bodies of all types to use the space as with anyone else. The converse is inclusive design, which also translates well back to

Re: [Coworking] SBA 504 loan eligibility - passive?

building, then have this LLC provide memberships to these member occupants. Now, the bank should see that you, via your new LLC, are indeed occupying >50% of the building. :-) JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat <htt

Re: [Coworking] Re: Defining a "coworking" space as distinct from "office" space...a zoning ordinance question

. Delineate your floor areas of usage and you should be fine. JEROME CHANG talk to us: (323) 330-9505 chat w/ us: http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat Santa Monica | Culver City | DTLA | Pasadena NOW OPEN: Larchmont | Irvine OPENING SOON: Long Beach > On May 2, 2019, at 10:29 AM, deborah.w.en...@gmail.

Re: [Coworking] Re: anyone used TriNet for healthcare and HR services for members?

Yes they're national Jerome > On Apr 11, 2019, at 3:56 AM, Adolfo Taylhardat wrote: > > Is it valid for any state? > >> On Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 3:33:53 PM UTC-4, Scott Tillitt / BEAHIVE >> wrote: >> I just signed up for GCUC membership specifically so I could access TriNet, >> a

Re: [Coworking] anyone used TriNet for healthcare and HR services for members?

Yes we do. 1 signed up. However, we have not put in sufficient effort to market it. JEROME CHANG talk to us: (323) 330-9505 chat w/ us: http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat Santa Monica | Culver City | DTLA | Pasadena NOW OPEN: Larchmont OPENING SOON: Irvine | Long Beach > On Apr 10, 2019, at 3

Re: [Coworking] anyone used TriNet for healthcare and HR services for members?

into TriNet Jerome > On Apr 10, 2019, at 12:59 PM, David Weekly wrote: > > How does it compare with Gusto? > > Cheers, > David E. Weekly (@dweekly) > > >> On Wed, Apr 10, 2019 at 12:35 PM Jerome Chang wrote: >> Yes. We just changed over from Insperity for

Re: [Coworking] anyone used TriNet for healthcare and HR services for members?

Yes. We just changed over from Insperity for our 18 employees. So much better and cheaper Jerome > On Apr 10, 2019, at 12:26 PM, Scott Tillitt / BEAHIVE > wrote: > > I just signed up for GCUC membership specifically so I could access TriNet, a > Professional Employer Organization (PEO) that

Re: [Coworking] NYTimes Magazine piece on WeWork

I didn’t. Link please. Also, your blog link doesn’t work on my end. JEROME CHANG talk to us: (323) 330-9505 chat w/ us: http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat Santa Monica | Culver City | DTLA | Pasadena NOW OPEN: Larchmont OPENING SOON: Irvine | Long Beach > On Feb 25, 2019, at 8:45 AM, Scott Till

Re: [Coworking] Re: coworking building without parking spaces

parking... JEROME CHANG, architect <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat <https://lc.chat/now/7173741/> Santa Monica <> |  <>Culver City <> | <> Pasadena <> <>NOW OPEN: Larchmont <>

Re: [Coworking] Rezoning

Hi. I’m a licensed architect in LA. The answer is yes, you could and likely will have issues, but every single neighborhood/city is different. Ask your local planning department, often labelled as “community development.” JEROME CHANG talk to us: (323) 330-9505 chat w/ us: http

Re: [Coworking] Re: Printing - Cloud Solution?

Thanks Craig. Very smart in looking at the end-to-end costs. Some of us, gulp, lease those $300-$400/mo copier/printers, plus consumables like paper. So, I think in these cases, the economics dictate charging. :-/ JEROME CHANG talk to us: (323) 330-9505 chat w/ us: http://www.BLANKSPACES.com

Re: [Coworking] Desktop privacy panels (let's disucss)

I’m more than skeptical that these partial panels provide any meaningful acoustical privacy. I also rarely hear any demand for privacy panels. So I would save your money and spend elsewhere. JEROME CHANG, architect talk to us: (323) 330-9505 chat w/ us: http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat Santa

Re: [Coworking] Zoning concerns

is the basis of retail zoning. JEROME CHANG talk to us: (323) 330-9505 chat w/ us: http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat Santa Monica | Culver City | DTLA | Pasadena OPENING SOON: Larchmont | Long Beach > On Nov 2, 2018, at 6:08 PM, AK wrote: > > We own a two-story building in small downtow

Re: [Coworking] Re: Ideas for flexible mail delivery?

of our “mailboxes” in a locked room. JEROME CHANG talk to us: (323) 330-9505 chat w/ us: http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat Santa Monica | Culver City | DTLA | Pasadena OPENING SOON: Larchmont | Long Beach > On Oct 27, 2018, at 6:38 AM, AK wrote: > > Hi everyone--time to get serious a

Re: [Coworking] Want to start up...should I buy or lease a co-working space?

Hi Kia. Owning or leasing a space won’t simplify your zoning code compliance. Owning a building can be ideal, but operating a business you own in a building you own will complicate, or even prevent you from getting bank financing. JEROME CHANG talk to us: (323) 330-9505 chat w/ us: http

Re: [Coworking] Commissions on rentals by a real estate company or agent

Industry standard seems to be 10% commission of the initial contract, up to the first 12 months. Some prepay those 12 mos of commission; others pay 10% per month paid. JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat <https:

Re: [Coworking] Insurance Costs?

I pay <0.01% of my Op Ex Jerome www.BLANKSPACES.com > On Oct 5, 2018, at 1:48 PM, meli...@thevillageworks.com wrote: > > Hello wonderful coworking community, > > I know there's been lots of discussion about insurance and how to get it. > > I'm wondering if anyone would share with me what

Re: [Coworking] What's your bandwidth?

I agree. For all the demands and claims for needing a ton of bandwidth, we have 250/250 of lit fiber in our Santa Monica location and no more than 20-30% is ever in use. JEROME CHANG talk to us: (323) 330-9505 chat w/ us: http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat WEST: Santa Monica | 1450 2nd St

Re: [Coworking] What to do when someone gives 30 day notice and then doesn't move out?

a month+ JEROME CHANG talk to us: (323) 330-9505 chat w/ us: http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat WEST: Santa Monica | 1450 2nd St (@Broadway) CENTRAL: Culver City | 9415 Culver Blvd (@Main St) EAST: DTLA | 529 S. Broadway, Ste 400 (@Pershing Sq) NORTH: Pasadena | 680 E. Colorado, Ste 180 (b/w Lake

Re: [Coworking] Credit Card Processors and Gateways

QuickBooks’ ACH feature? They also say 5-7 business days or something, but that for us is not compelling. JEROME CHANG talk to us: (323) 330-9505 chat w/ us: http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat WEST: Santa Monica | 1450 2nd St (@Broadway) CENTRAL: Culver City | 9415 Culver Blvd (@Main St) EAST: DTLA

Re: [Coworking] Credit Card Processors and Gateways

But if you’re using a platform that uses Authorize, shouldn’t those customer info be within the platform? Or are you talking about having to re input cards on file? Jerome www.BLANKSPACES.com > On Aug 21, 2018, at 2:53 PM, Sphere mail wrote: > > Hi Brian, > > I recommend staying away from

Re: [Coworking] Projector VS TV/ LED Screens

, but not for seeing text, icons, and menus from the back row. As for tv's vs. projectors...I'm on the fence and kind of agree w/ Caner. Maybe you can get 60-65" screens for 6-8 ppl at a decent cost, and forego the projectors...until the 70" screens come down in price. *JEROME CHANG* talk to us: (323

Re: [Coworking] Re: Managing printing / Printing client software

! Keep in mind that some printer driver installations could take 1/2 hr, and typically for Windows PC laptops. JEROME CHANG talk to us: (323) 330-9505 chat w/ us: http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat WEST: Santa Monica | 1450 2nd St (@Broadway) CENTRAL: Culver City | 9415 Culver Blvd (@Main St) EAST

Re: [Coworking] Re: Managing printing / Printing client software

Yup. But many spaces don’t, or are seeking to replace. We use their printer up front and a main copier/printer in the back. We found eZeep to be too costly per print or per user above a certain threshold. JEROME CHANG > On Aug 10, 2018, at 4:34 PM, Joshua Webb wrote: > > Print with me

Re: [Coworking] Re: Managing printing / Printing client software

Try PrintWithMe. We like it Jerome > On Aug 10, 2018, at 3:47 PM, Joshua Webb wrote: > > we have had some issues with our members using Ezeep. Not finding the > printer, things not printing, some of them never got the invitations from > Ezeep > > I am still looking for a solution that will

[Coworking] The 0.1%

Coworking spaces, from an architect’s point of view: http://www.codaspaces.com/blog/the-0-1 JEROME CHANG talk to us: (323) 330-9505 chat w/ us: http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat WEST: Santa Monica | 1450 2nd St (@Broadway) CENTRAL: Culver City | 9415 Culver Blvd (@Main St) EAST: DTLA | 529 S

Re: [Coworking] Landlord Owner/Operator as Manager

;> a fix for their vacancy or rental income after the fact rather than >> initially. >> >> Good luck! >> >> >> JEROME CHANG >> >> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 >> chat w/ us: http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat >> >> WEST: Santa Monica | 1450 2nd S

Re: [Coworking] Landlord Owner/Operator as Manager

mostly don’t want coworking initially, but now are considering it, which is more of a fix for their vacancy or rental income after the fact rather than initially. Good luck! JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat <https:

Re: [Coworking] Re: Mail for your members

, notifications. JEROME CHANG talk to us: (323) 330-9505 chat w/ us: http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat WEST: Santa Monica | 1450 2nd St (@Broadway) CENTRAL: Culver City | 9415 Culver Blvd (@Main St) EAST: DTLA | 529 S. Broadway, Ste 400 (@Pershing Sq) NORTH: Pasadena | 680 E. Colorado, Ste 180 (b/w Lake and Los

Re: [Coworking] Re: Do I need to get a commercial dishwasher?

an ADA-compliant dishwasher than to fight splitting of hairs. JEROME CHANG, architect <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat <https://lc.chat/now/7173741/> WEST: Santa Monica <> |  <>1450 2nd St (@Broadway) CENTRAL: Culver Cit

Re: [Coworking] Do I need to get a commercial dishwasher?

The issue relates to ADA compliance, not the performance capability of the dishwasher. So yes, commercial dishwasher is typically required. JEROME CHANG talk to us: (323) 330-9505 chat w/ us: http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat WEST: Santa Monica | 1450 2nd St (@Broadway) CENTRAL: Culver City

Re: [Coworking] Customers asking for discount or "gracious price" or free on space rental for events

appropriate events to contribute to the community, as we all know, it takes a couple of times for members and others to participate. So they contractually agree to multiple events in exchange for the discount. Win win for me. Just know your goals and reasons and the decision will be clearer. JEROME

Re: [Coworking] Selling a space?

>From what I understand with exec suites and also coworking spaces, the >valuation of the business is 3-5 times the annual EBITDA. JEROME CHANG talk to us: (323) 330-9505 chat w/ us: http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat WEST: Santa Monica | 1450 2nd St (@Broadway) EAST: DTLA | 529 S. Broadwa

Re: [Coworking] Cost of Sales

I deem my merchant processing costs and broker commissions as COGS Jerome www.BLANKSPACES.com > On May 5, 2018, at 4:28 AM, edward...@gmail.com wrote: > > What is included in the cost of sales or cost of goods sold portion in a > typical cowoking space income statement? Or are the variable and

Re: [Coworking] Space allocation

WeWork averages 50 sf/seat. I typically shoot for 60-75 JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat <https://lc.chat/now/7173741/> WEST: Santa Monica <> |  <>1450 2nd St (@Broadway) NORTH: Pasadena <&g

Re: [Coworking] New Coworking Space

. Construction and furniture are your #1 and #2 biggest upfront costs - you owe it to yourselves to spend slightly more than 1% of those costs toward those upfront costs. JEROME CHANG talk to us: (323) 330-9505 chat w/ us: http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat > On Apr 7, 2018, at 5:59 AM, Kevor

Re: [Coworking] Selling membership on credit

the cash on hand. JEROME CHANG talk to us: (323) 330-9505 chat w/ us: http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat WEST: Santa Monica | 1450 2nd St (@Broadway) EAST: DTLA | 529 S. Broadway, Ste 400 (@Pershing Sq) NORTH: Pasadena | 680 E. Colorado, Ste 180 (b/w Lake and Los Robles) SOUTH: Long Beach | 309 Pine Ave

Re: [Coworking] Coworking Profit and Loss Calculator - beta

Wow Craig. This was pretty accurate for me. I would say it got within ±10% JEROME CHANG talk to us: (323) 330-9505 chat w/ us: http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat WEST: Santa Monica | 1450 2nd St (@Broadway) EAST: DTLA | 529 S. Broadway, Ste 400 (@Pershing Sq) NORTH: Pasadena | 680 E. Colorado, Ste

Re: [Coworking] Lighting your space (Alex Hillman?)

Hi. Is that “spend” question to me or...? Jerome > On Mar 5, 2018, at 8:32 AM, Jen Luby <jennife...@gmail.com> wrote: > > A follow up question: How much did you guys spend, and how big is your space? > > On Sat, Mar 3, 2018 at 11:03 AM, Jerome Chang <jer...@blank

Re: [Coworking] Re: My morbid curiosity with Coworking Space Closings

Haha. Ok, then a gathering of, say, owners of 6+ year old operations. We can talk about “the good ‘ole days.” Jerome www.BLANKSPACES.com > On Feb 12, 2018, at 11:10 AM, Will Bennis, Locus Workspace > wrote: > > Thanks for the feedback, Jerome. > > It's nice to hear

Re: [Coworking] Re: My morbid curiosity with Coworking Space Closings

Hi all. I recall that Oct 2011 gathering at my space. It was truly collaborative, and a milestone in my eyes of coworking history. I never thought of the other participants as competitors as no one was even in the same geography, and even if so, the industry was growing so quickly. Thank you

Re: [Coworking] Re: Smallest viable office size?

I agree. If we were to remove the mechanical needs of housing and only focus on the emotional attachments, then yes, coworking spaces could facilitate the connective tissues of community engagement. I also agree that many and most people want to call a place their own, whether that be their

Re: [Coworking] Smallest viable office size?

g > Weekly Coworking Tips: http://coworkingweekly.com > My Audiobook: https://theindyhallway.com/ten > >> On Fri, Jan 12, 2018 at 6:06 PM, Jerome Chang <jer...@blankspaces.com> wrote: >> The strategy of making the office smaller is to offer a workspace that both &g

Re: [Coworking] Smallest viable office size?

The strategy of making the office smaller is to offer a workspace that both offers an affordable price point, and a level of privacy/ergonomics that that member simply needs to be productive. Yes, one way is indeed like Alex says, which is to only come in to a Coworking space for certain types

Re: [Coworking] Smallest viable office size?

> wrote: > > > > > > > -- > The #1 mistake in community building is doing it by yourself. > Better Coworkers: http://indyhall.org > Weekly Coworking Tips: http://coworkingweekly.com > My Audiobook: https://theindyhallway.com/ten > >> On Fri, Jan 12, 2018 at 4:14 PM, Jer

Re: [Coworking] Smallest viable office size?

48sf: 6x8 Jerome Www.BLANKSPACES.com > On Jan 12, 2018, at 12:36 PM, Angel Kwiatkowski wrote: > > Curious if any of you have pushed the limit of how small a micro-office could > be? There are so many people who are just always on the phone or meeting > clients for

Re: [Coworking] wifi solution $$ ?

I've been experimenting w/ https://www.aerwave.io. So far so good! *JEROME CHANG* talk to us: (323) 330-9505 chat w/ us: BLANKSPACES.com/chat <http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat> *WEST: Santa Monica* | 1450 2nd St (@Broadway) *CENTRAL: Mid-Wilshire* | 5405 Wilshire Blvd (2 blocks west

Re: [Coworking] ABOUT ITALY

There should be zoning codes in every region Jerome > On Dec 17, 2017, at 8:27 AM, Jean-Marie Le Ray > wrote: > > Hi Alberto, > > I don't think you'll find something specific to only one region, Veneto in > this case, but rather a national legislation. > Have a

Re: [Coworking] DIY Phone Booth

of the eMagispace product and selective submittal thru the building dept. JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat <https://lc.chat/now/7173741/> WEST: Santa Monica <> |  <>1450 2nd St (@Broadway) CENTRAL:

Re: [Coworking] DIY Phone Booth

Hi all. I recently stumbled upon this ‘affordable’ option for I was told ~$3k, with Lego-like easy assembly. https://emagispace.com/solutions/privacy-pods/ JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat <https://lc.cha

Re: [Coworking] Re: Defining a "coworking" space as distinct from "office" space...a zoning ordinance question

Looks good now. :-) Jerome > On Nov 28, 2017, at 6:49 AM, twy...@cityofirving.org wrote: > > Jerome, > Assembly uses...I forgot about that element. With hosting events, I want to > be clear this isn't primarily a party/wedding reception venue for private > parties. How about: > > >

Re: [Coworking] Re: Defining a "coworking" space as distinct from "office" space...a zoning ordinance question

I would change the usage to “coworking space” instead of “cowork space” I would also include some language about assembly use (1. we typically host events, classes, etc..2. We have a much higher foot traffic than offices.) This would both blend into the current retail zoning and distinguish

Re: [Coworking] Re: Defining a "coworking" space as distinct from "office" space...a zoning ordinance question

Nope. Coworking for zoning officials would basically be a higher density of potential occupants that is offset by actual utilization and therefore lower occupancy. JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat <https://lc.cha

Re: [Coworking] Defining a "coworking" space as distinct from "office" space...a zoning ordinance question

come in/out like retail, vs. park all day. JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat <https://lc.chat/now/7173741/> WEST: Santa Monica <> |  <>1450 2nd St (@Broadway) CENTRAL: Mid-Wilshire | 5405 Wilshire

Re: [Coworking] Re: Coworking Software with Roll Over Days

to prepaid $300 for 12 prepaid days) JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat <https://lc.chat/now/7173741/> WEST: Santa Monica <> |  <>1450 2nd St (@Broadway) CENTRAL: Mid-Wilshire | 5405 Wilshire Blvd (2 bl

Re: [Coworking] Coworking Software with Roll Over Days

We don't. Instead, if they want "rollover", we have them buy prepaid hours/days, with an additional bulk-pricing incentive when appropriate. *JEROME CHANG* talk to us: (323) 330-9505 chat w/ us: BLANKSPACES.com/chat <http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat> *WEST: Santa Monic

Re: [Coworking] Re: Small Coworking Space: Is it too small? (Slight math problem)

I typically design for 60-70 sf/person, inclusive of all hallways, meeting rooms, kitchen and bathrooms. And no, I don't count the meeting room seats into that 60-70. Jerome www.BLANKSPACES.com > On Oct 15, 2017, at 1:49 PM, Tony Bacigalupo wrote: > > Howdy friends!

Re: [Coworking] Cobot + Squarespace

Thanks for clarifying. Curious: does it tie into Nexudus or similar? JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat <https://lc.chat/now/7173741/> WEST: Santa Monica <> |  <>1450 2nd St (@Broadway) CENTRAL:

Re: [Coworking] Re: Cobot + Squarespace

Hey Keith. How do walk-ins book and pay for these meeting rooms - solely thru this app or...? Jerome www.BLANKSPACES.com > On Oct 12, 2017, at 10:30 AM, Keith Yang wrote: > > Hey Alanna! Is VibeCoworks up and running yet? Your site looks great! If > you'd like a nice

Re: [Coworking] US Co-working Space Benchmark Data

All I can say is: good luck. If you’ll have gathered this kind of biz model data, you’ll have found the Holy Grail. :-P JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat <https://lc.chat/now/7173741/> WEST: Santa Mo

Re: [Coworking] Printing Questions

I still have a main copier/printer lease. I did wish to replace it, but the lease doesn’t expire for a while. We have a pretty high-volume demand for printing so I will keep both JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat &l

Re: [Coworking] Printing Questions

Yes. I’ve piloted it at our busiest location and it works well. A couple of requests of mine to tweak improvements were already in the pipeline. JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat <https://lc.chat/now/7173741/

Re: [Coworking] Sound Isolation

all.org > Weekly Coworking Tips: http://coworkingweekly.com > My Audiobook: https://theindyhallway.com/ten > >> On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 1:38 PM, Jerome Chang <jer...@blankspaces.com> wrote: >> I don't think there are many choices for internal dampening inside the duct.

Re: [Coworking] Sound Isolation

g it by yourself. > Better Coworkers: http://indyhall.org > Weekly Coworking Tips: http://coworkingweekly.com > My Audiobook: https://theindyhallway.com/ten > >> On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 12:36 PM, Jerome Chang <jer...@blankspaces.com> >> wrote: >> Kudos. Very rare fr

Re: [Coworking] Sound Isolation

//coworkingweekly.com > My Audiobook: https://theindyhallway.com/ten > >> On Fri, Aug 25, 2017 at 11:26 AM, Jerome Chang <jer...@blankspaces.com> >> wrote: >> Yes. A damper inside the duct should help. >> Do you have a return duct or is that shared as well? >&g

Re: [Coworking] Sound Isolation

above >>> the ceiling, especially if your ceiling is “ACT”, or acoustical ceiling >>> tile. >>> >>> Keep in mind that sometimes you don’t want to isolate sound as that will >>> deaden the sound too much. >>> Maybe you want just to shape the rever

Re: [Coworking] Sound Isolation

as that will deaden the sound too much. Maybe you want just to shape the reverberation? JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat <https://lc.chat/now/7173741/> WEST: Santa Monica <> |  <>1450 2nd St (@Broadway) CENTRAL:

Re: [Coworking] Re: Partnership with Universities

There’s this, too: https://bayviewyards.org/#welcome-to-ICBY JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat <https://lc.chat/now/7173741/> WEST: Santa Monica <> |  <>1450 2nd St (@Broadway) CENTRAL: Mid-Wilshire

Re: [Coworking] Re: Feedback/thoughts on Occupie Essensys

I use MindBodyOnline.com. Many yoga and fitness studios use it. Publicly co, tablet and mobile phone apps. 24/7 support. I only pay $165/mo for their top tier plan which makes it 67% cheaper than Essensys. Caveat: this doesn't mean Essensys' software doesn't do more - it probably does. FYI.

Re: [Coworking] Re: Feedback/thoughts on Occupie Essensys

FYI. $500 is affordable to Carr likely because each of their spaces are large relative to a typical coworking space, and therefore $500 is a smaller % of the revenue. Jerome www.BLANKSPACES.com > On Aug 11, 2017, at 11:39 AM, Ashley Buckner > wrote: > >

Re: [Coworking] Steelcase Think or Leap?

opinion, more appropriate for the ins/outs of flex member usage. One more thing, Move chairs are stackable so you can actually reconfigure your flex seats within a flex space for events, etc. :-) JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPAC

Re: [Coworking] Internet Speed

To answer you question directly, from my experience, you’ll need at least 200/200, but my guess is 300/300 JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat <https://lc.chat/now/7173741/> WEST: Santa Monica <> |  <

Re: [Coworking] DrawIt, ReMARKable or IdeaPaint?

t as a standard over drywall as people seem to >> appreciate more the huge writing surface over the quality of the surface. >> >> >> JEROME CHANG >> >> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 >> chat w/ us: http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat >> >> WEST: Santa Mon

Re: [Coworking] DrawIt, ReMARKable or IdeaPaint?

to appreciate more the huge writing surface over the quality of the surface. JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat <https://lc.chat/now/7173741/> WEST: Santa Monica <> |  <>1450 2nd St (@Broadway) CENTRAL: Mid-Wil

Re: [Coworking] Member and room reservation software

Try Sparxo for a cheaper and newer alternative to EventBrite Jerome www.BLANKSPACES.com > On Jul 6, 2017, at 8:46 AM, Glen Ferguson wrote: > > Hi Melissa, > > You might want to look at Square (squareup.com) as a starting point. They've > added invoicing, recurring

Re: [Coworking] Seeking recommendations for glass walls/offices

normally recommend any electrician to reconfigure data as you’d have to bring in your IT guy anyway to update/reconfigure your patch panel, etc. JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat <https://lc.chat/now/7173741/> WEST: S

Re: [Coworking] Re: Seeking recommendations for glass walls/offices

Right...but are these demountable walls, like by DIRTT, actually feasible to re-arrange easily by community managers or administrative types? And while they can be paid as furniture, their cost is something like 10x (?) more than traditional drywall. Jerome www.BLANKSPACES.com > On Jun 26,

Re: [Coworking] Re: Unisex Toilets

I agree. As an architect, I know the codes generally dictate what equal number of fixtures across both genders. But given various other issues, like a family bathroom, other genders, nursing, etc, at least one unisex can be useful. ...and the codes generally allow for reducing the total

Re: [Coworking] Approaching building owner to be coworking members v. having their own separate space

these opposing economic factors. …which means with shared desks, you can build the greatest quantity of members and therefore the most vibrant community. JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat <https://lc.chat/now/7173741/

Re: [Coworking] Buying/selling coworking spaces

ratio. You could engage a lawyer, but honestly, most lawyers rarely given you biz advice. A biz dev person, or broker…or YOURSELF would package up a deal. The lawyer would draft up a PSA, purchase sellers agreement, based on YOUR direction. JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <

Re: [Coworking] Parking Requirements & Formulas

ble land. In LA, we’ve had to push rail transit to fruition b/c we are still going through our growing pains to become a real city. We’re otherwise just a very mature suburbia. JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat

Re: [Coworking] How do you take payments?

Congrats! If the monthly fees for Nexudus is feasible, then yes - start using it to build adoption right off the bat, especially its built-in community connecting features. Jerome www.BLANKSPACES.com > On May 23, 2017, at 7:50 AM, Kevin Haggerty wrote: > > Cowork

Re: [Coworking] Closet Phone Booth

design for, say, 80%, then comply with news of the fringe 20%. Inclusive design is to design for and from the perspective of the 20%, and somehow and quite effectively, the 80% is more than addressed, sometimes an even more elegant design solution is the result. :-) JEROME CHANG <> talk to u

Re: [Coworking] Coworking in Small Towns - Discussion Group?

Yup Lauren and Liz, this is the Slack channel I was going to recommend JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat <https://lc.chat/now/7173741/> WEST: Santa Monica <> |  <>1450 2nd St (@Broadway) CENTRAL:

Re: [Coworking] Coworking in Small Towns - Discussion Group?

Are you on Slack? Jerome > On May 15, 2017, at 9:44 AM, Lauren McDaniel wrote: > > Hi, > > Does anyone know if there is currently a discussion group that specifically > focuses on coworking in small towns? I don't want to recreate something, if > it already exists

Re: [Coworking] Closet Phone Booth

Clarification: ADA covers all disabilities, even those with a cane, partially/fully blind, etc. ADA isn’t just for those in wheelchairs. So yeah, that means some disabled people can climb all those stairs. :-/ JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/

Re: [Coworking] Closet Phone Booth

rs. Sorry, not to sound harsh, but that’s the intent of the federal level of this law. But yes, like Angel said, make do with what you have. JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat <https://lc.chat/now/7173741/> WEST:

Re: [Coworking] Closet Phone Booth

maller model starts at $13,500 - gulp. There are a few others, but I haven’t personally tried them. JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat <https://lc.chat/now/7173741/> WEST: Santa Monica <> |  <>1450 2nd S

Re: [Coworking] Closet Phone Booth

generating space. My advice is if you don’t need the closet to save space, demo it to create more main space…or better yet, carve out a small meeting room for 2. JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat <https://lc.chat/now/7

Re: [Coworking] Re: longest lease for coworking place?

Wow, sounds like a great deal. In LA, typically a renewal option rate is set to 5% below the new market rate. Did you lock in based on your current rate? JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat <https://lc.chat/now/7

Re: [Coworking] longest lease for coworking place?

of being the landlord. Having more locations is like having kids: each has its pros/cons. You just hope the average is better, and/or one’s pros more than compensate for the other’s cons. JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPAC

Re: [Coworking] Re: Determining capacity

I'd like to add that square footage calculations can vary and mislead. For example, some markets list, say, 5000 "rentable sf" but that might include a proportional share of common areas in the overall building. Others list 5000sf plus a load factor, say, 30%. Focus on usable or net square

Re: [Coworking] Introduction (researcher who might sign up for co-working in orlando or detroit)

, so you’d have to set up every time libraries can have workers, readers, seniors, kids, etc. Offices typically have just workers in a working age demographic JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat <https://lc.chat/now/7

Re: [Coworking] rent-a-company

I don’t know. The liabilities of a business entity can be gruesome. The jurisdictions of where an entity is incorporated is limited to that state. The mobility this writer suggests assumes a national company that’s effectively incorporated/registered in all 50 states. JEROME CHANG <>

Re: [Coworking] Re: Seeking recommendations for glass walls/offices

I agree x100…if it’s glass all the way around. I’ve been using glass on just one wall and the feedback has been excellent. I also use partial height, either lower or upper half. Basically, use them judiciously - your wallet will thank you as well JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 33

Re: [Coworking] Noob intro

5 years of forecast. Beyond 3 is already speculative but 5 is more standard despite the speculation. Feel free to reach out. JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat <https://lc.chat/now/7173741/> WEST: Santa Mo

[Coworking] Coworky Awards!

Hey everyone. The very first coworking awards, are now open for nominations! http://coworkyawards.com/ <http://coworkyawards.com/> See you in NY this May! JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat <https://

[Coworking] GCUC tix go up this Tuesday 3/7

Hey folks. GCUC is in NYC this year, from Friday 5/5 - Sunday 5-7. I'm running a workshop on design, architecture. Construction and furniture is your biggest upfront cost and rent is your biggest recurring cost. Spend wisely. Tix prices go up on Tuesday 3/7. http://usa.gcuc.co/ See you there!

Re: [Coworking] Los Angeles Catalyst looking for tips

Hi Katrina. Welcome to the community! Join our meetup page here of fellow owners and managers: https://www.meetup.com/coworkingLA/ <https://www.meetup.com/coworkingLA/> JEROME CHANG <> talk to us: (323) 330-9505 <> chat w/ us:  <>http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat <

Re: [Coworking] Re: Coworking Printing Solutions

han our Konica. JEROME CHANG talk to us: (323) 330-9505 chat w/ us: http://www.BLANKSPACES.com/chat WEST: Santa Monica | 1450 2nd St (@Broadway) CENTRAL: Mid-Wilshire | 5405 Wilshire Blvd (2 blocks west of La Brea) EAST: Downtown | 529 S. Broadway, Ste 4000 (@Pershing Square) On Feb 28, 2017, a

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