Re: [Coworking] Coworking Registry Profile Wireframes

[Jerome Chang]

Wow - looks great!  I like alternate 2 the best - seems to have more breathing 
room.

What's the tall vertical box between the ads and the space photos for?


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On Jan 31, 2011, at 5:06 PM, Jonathan Yankovich wrote:

> I'm working on the profile pages for http://coworkingregistry.org, which will 
> hilight information specific to a given coworking facility.  I mocked up 3 
> wireframes and am looking for feedback from the community about how they 
> could be improved.  Here are the 3 wireframes:
> 
>https://skitch.com/tronathan/rc8ae/3-profile-page
>https://skitch.com/tronathan/rc8aq/4-profile-page-alternate
>https://skitch.com/tronathan/rc8ax/5-profile-page-alternate-2
> 
> Here's a list of the UI elements included on each page. There may be some 
> things missing, so let me know if you can think of anything else you'd like 
> to see added:
> 
>Left Sidebar (common to all, same placement)
>Site name
>Google Map
>Text Geo Info (Address/City/State/Zip)
>Name of Space
>Mission Statement
>"Vital Statistics" (basic info, sqft, date founded, etc)
>Amenities (whats offered)
>Twitter Feed (Blog? RSS?)
>Photo List (user-contributable)
>Comments (user-contributable)
> 
> Feel free to toss your ideas out in email, or if you use Skitch you can mock 
> up one of the posts above and send it back to me.  If you think anything is 
> missing, feel free to contibute that too.
> 
> Thanks all,
> 
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[Coworking] Coworking Registry Profile Wireframes

[Jonathan Yankovich]

I'm working on the profile pages for http://coworkingregistry.org, which 
will hilight information specific to a given coworking facility.  I 
mocked up 3 wireframes and am looking for feedback from the community 
about how they could be improved.  Here are the 3 wireframes:


https://skitch.com/tronathan/rc8ae/3-profile-page
https://skitch.com/tronathan/rc8aq/4-profile-page-alternate
https://skitch.com/tronathan/rc8ax/5-profile-page-alternate-2

Here's a list of the UI elements included on each page. There may be 
some things missing, so let me know if you can think of anything else 
you'd like to see added:


Left Sidebar (common to all, same placement)
Site name
Google Map
Text Geo Info (Address/City/State/Zip)
Name of Space
Mission Statement
"Vital Statistics" (basic info, sqft, date founded, etc)
Amenities (whats offered)
Twitter Feed (Blog? RSS?)
Photo List (user-contributable)
Comments (user-contributable)

Feel free to toss your ideas out in email, or if you use Skitch you can 
mock up one of the posts above and send it back to me.  If you think 
anything is missing, feel free to contibute that too.


Thanks all,

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2. twitter: tronathan
3. email: jonathan.yankov...@gmail.com
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Re: [Coworking] Inexpensive Standing Desks

[Joel Haasnoot]

Another way I came across today in someone's office is to put two LACK
tables (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40104270) under the
legs. For the IT people here, the tables are 19 inches wide and so can
double as a simple rack too.

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On Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 21:35, Jacob Sayles  wrote:
> It's only been one day as I built them over the weekend.  It works out
> really well because we have them up against a half wall which provides
> stability as well as visibility across the space.
>
> Jacob
>
> ---
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>
>
> On Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 12:26 PM, Jerome Chang 
> wrote:
>>
>> Wow, great simple solution.  For how long have you had these?  Are they
>> proving to be sturdy?  FYI, and I only say this as an engineer and
>> architect: tables built like are more prone to tilting over, unless properly
>> attached.  ...kind of like a [floppy] disassembled cardboard box without
>> lateral bracing.
>>
>> 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 Jan 31, 2011, at 11:58 AM, Jacob Sayles wrote:
>>
>> Hello,
>> We've had a number of our members ask about standing desks and we came up
>> with a quick, and inexpensive way to jack up the standard Ikea legs we use
>> throughout the office.  Turns out 2" PVC piping fits the outside dimensions
>> of the legs perfectly.  Drill a few holes in the plastic pipe and put a bolt
>> through them and you've got a standing desk!  The legs I made can be
>> adjusted to 5 different heights by moving the bolts up or down.  Total cost
>> for 3 desks was less then $18.
>>
>> Jacob
>>
>> ---
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>> http://www.officenomads.com -  (206) 323-6500
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Re: [Coworking] Re: 2011 Coworking Unconference Website & Registration is Live!

[Anna Thomas]

Hi Todd,

Thanks so much for your feedback!

We've spent time connecting with folks one-on-one and with the larger group
to get feedback on structure of the unconference, and many people voiced a
preference for preparing their talk in advance. In response to these
conversations, we've embarked on a plan whereby the event will include a mix
of pre-planned (community voted) presentations and true unconference style
sessions.  We're trying to balance the goals of having great speakers (who
have time to prepare) and having juicy content with the spontaneity (and
fun!) of an unconference format. Once we see how the UserVoice panel voting
pans out, we'll put together a proposal for a mix of the voted up sessions
and unconference sessions and get feedback from everyone.

The European Coworking Conference had a great mix of pre-scheduled and
unconference/Bar Camp sessions over the course of two days. We're hoping to
have both here too, even though we have a limited amount of time.

Our goal is to help layout a mix of sessions that works for everyone -
please keep the feedback coming!

Thanks!
Anna



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On Sun, Jan 30, 2011 at 10:38 PM, todd@c4workspace wrote:

> Completely psyched for Coworking Unconference!
> (Will get my sponsor info to you ASAP!)
>
> Got a comment. I've never attended an unconference where the schedule
> was set beforehand. The whole "Submit your idea and vote for a panel,
> keynote, or breakout session" seems counter the whole "Un" idea. I
> know this is how SXSW does it but it is definitely not an
> "unconference." I think asking for ideas for the kickoff or lunch
> speaker is a great idea.
>
> The joy I have found with the unconference format is the serendipity
> of the content. Sure, people sometimes come with an idea of something
> they want to talk about or discuss or ask. But the best sessions I've
> ever been to were the ones that occurred just because. Example: at a
> BarCamp here a few years ago two people were talking at lunch. One
> introduced himself as George, the software architect for TED. The
> other introduced himself as Cody, the founder of the BIL conference
> (an alt-TED unconference held parallel to TED.) They went on to lead
> probably the best session at that event, comparing BIL and TED.
> (George was instrumental in helping us pull off TEDxSanAntonio last
> fall.)
>
> I think pre-selecting (programming) sessions will limit the fun and
> kismet of the unconference format. The chaos of an unconference is, I
> think, its secret sauce.
>
> Anna, I know you all are working hard to pull this off. But maybe we
> could let people vote with their feet and attend the sessions they are
> most interested in. Or the one they never thought of but just saw up
> on the session board. Or that they just thought of over lunch with
> complete stranger. And frankly, having run both traditional conference
> events and unconferences before, not having to think about the program
> was a great stress reliever. It let me focus on the people and finding
> ways to connect them. The program has always taken care of itself. It
> is TOTALLY worth going into it blind.  :-)
>
> Cheers!
>
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> Catalyst
> C4 Workspace
> San Antonio TX
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[Coworking] Re: 2011 Coworking Unconference Website & Registration is Live!

[Angel Kwiatkowski]

I've attended a lot of unconferences and a lot of traditional
conferences and I think the magic is in mixing the two. A handful of
nailed down presentations mixed in with day-of brainstorming and
session building is my very favorite blend of both worlds.

On Jan 30, 8:38 pm, "todd@c4workspace"  wrote:
> Completely psyched for Coworking Unconference!
> (Will get my sponsor info to you ASAP!)
>
> Got a comment. I've never attended an unconference where the schedule
> was set beforehand. The whole "Submit your idea and vote for a panel,
> keynote, or breakout session" seems counter the whole "Un" idea. I
> know this is how SXSW does it but it is definitely not an
> "unconference." I think asking for ideas for the kickoff or lunch
> speaker is a great idea.
>
> The joy I have found with the unconference format is the serendipity
> of the content. Sure, people sometimes come with an idea of something
> they want to talk about or discuss or ask. But the best sessions I've
> ever been to were the ones that occurred just because. Example: at a
> BarCamp here a few years ago two people were talking at lunch. One
> introduced himself as George, the software architect for TED. The
> other introduced himself as Cody, the founder of the BIL conference
> (an alt-TED unconference held parallel to TED.) They went on to lead
> probably the best session at that event, comparing BIL and TED.
> (George was instrumental in helping us pull off TEDxSanAntonio last
> fall.)
>
> I think pre-selecting (programming) sessions will limit the fun and
> kismet of the unconference format. The chaos of an unconference is, I
> think, its secret sauce.
>
> Anna, I know you all are working hard to pull this off. But maybe we
> could let people vote with their feet and attend the sessions they are
> most interested in. Or the one they never thought of but just saw up
> on the session board. Or that they just thought of over lunch with
> complete stranger. And frankly, having run both traditional conference
> events and unconferences before, not having to think about the program
> was a great stress reliever. It let me focus on the people and finding
> ways to connect them. The program has always taken care of itself. It
> is TOTALLY worth going into it blind.  :-)
>
> Cheers!
>
> Todd O'Neill
> Catalyst
> C4 Workspace
> San Antonio TX

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Re: [Coworking] Inexpensive Standing Desks

[Jacob Sayles]

It's only been one day as I built them over the weekend.  It works out
really well because we have them up against a half wall which provides
stability as well as visibility across the space.

Jacob

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On Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 12:26 PM, Jerome Chang wrote:

> Wow, great simple solution.  For how long have you had these?  Are they
> proving to be sturdy?  FYI, and I only say this as an engineer and
> architect: tables built like are more prone to tilting over, unless properly
> attached.  ...kind of like a [floppy] disassembled cardboard box without
> lateral bracing.
>
>
> 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 Jan 31, 2011, at 11:58 AM, Jacob Sayles wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> We've had a number of our members ask about standing desks and we came up
> with a quick, and inexpensive way to jack up the standard Ikea legs we use
> throughout the office.  Turns out 2" PVC piping fits the outside dimensions
> of the legs perfectly.  Drill a few holes in the plastic pipe and put a bolt
> through them and you've got a standing desk!  The legs I made can be
> adjusted to 5 different heights by moving the bolts up or down.  Total cost
> for 3 desks was less then $18.
>
> Jacob
>
> ---
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Re: [Coworking] Inexpensive Standing Desks

[Jerome Chang]

Wow, great simple solution.  For how long have you had these?  Are they proving 
to be sturdy?  FYI, and I only say this as an engineer and architect: tables 
built like are more prone to tilting over, unless properly attached.  ...kind 
of like a [floppy] disassembled cardboard box without lateral bracing.


Jerome
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"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 Jan 31, 2011, at 11:58 AM, Jacob Sayles wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> We've had a number of our members ask about standing desks and we came up 
> with a quick, and inexpensive way to jack up the standard Ikea legs we use 
> throughout the office.  Turns out 2" PVC piping fits the outside dimensions 
> of the legs perfectly.  Drill a few holes in the plastic pipe and put a bolt 
> through them and you've got a standing desk!  The legs I made can be adjusted 
> to 5 different heights by moving the bolts up or down.  Total cost for 3 
> desks was less then $18.  
> 
> Jacob
> 
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Re: [Coworking] Re: Coworking Community Expertise

[Alex Hillman]

Tools like Stack Overflow and Quora only work when you're asking the right
question, and even then, at varying degrees of effectiveness.

Communities like this one help make sure you're asking the right question -
and then answer!

-Alex

/ah
indyhall.org
coworking in philadelphia


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wrote:

> Since i discovered http://www.quora.com a couple of weeks ago ( i must
> say that i am still not in the using-mode)  and read this article
> today
> http://www.observer.com/2011/tech/new-yorks-stack-overflow-14-times-bigger-quora
> i am wondering how this will affect the coworking community or the
> other way around how the coworking community could use this new tools
> to even better use the "Coworking Community Expertise".  What are your
> thoughts?
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[Coworking] Re: Coworking Community Expertise

[IDEA REPUBLIC]

Since i discovered http://www.quora.com a couple of weeks ago ( i must
say that i am still not in the using-mode)  and read this article
today  
http://www.observer.com/2011/tech/new-yorks-stack-overflow-14-times-bigger-quora
i am wondering how this will affect the coworking community or the
other way around how the coworking community could use this new tools
to even better use the "Coworking Community Expertise".  What are your
thoughts?

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Re: [Coworking] Re: New to group - new concept

[Blair Gordon]

oh, i have 15 people ready to go

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[Coworking] Re: New to group - new concept

[deb]

Thanks Blair.  Wondering if you concentrated first on finding people
to commit, before you worked on getting the space?  I think that is
key to whether or not I proceed.

On Jan 28, 9:35 am, Blair Gordon  wrote:
> I am new to the group too and I am opening a co working location in
> Columbus, Ohio. Welcome

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[Coworking] Re: New to group - new concept- a comment

[deb]

Hi Dave,
Thanks for the feedback.  I appreciate it.  I think my next step is to
reach out and try to find any people who may be interested.  We'll see
what happens.  Good luck in your endeavors.
Deb

On Jan 28, 11:08 am, Dave Bunnell  wrote:
> Hi Deb,
>
> I found your idea to be ingenious really. Those of us who are older can
> appreciate what you describe. I've remained tech-savvy from the very
> first...and although, I'm a word, picture and strategy guy, I find that
> others my age are still often quite digitally-challenged. In Silicon Valley,
> I worked with and for 1 Startup, for example, a very successful one for a
> time, where the CEO was 21 and the COO was 20. The chemistry was great! Guys
> like the Biz Dev, Others and myself; we arrived, older, with industry wisdom
> and mentoring skills while the younger among us brought a spark and an
> invincibility that was hard to match. It was a special time.
>
> In olden days, there was indeed a magic about the synergy between the
> younger and the elders in the tribe as both benefited one from the other.
> This is now conspicuous in its absence in our society.
>
> You can't always pick your cast. But if there was a synergy like I describe,
> Tech Savvy men and women developers and engineers mixed with older Business
> Gurus, Strategists and Veterans, it could create quite a powerful formula! I
> even think exciting concepts for new "apps" could develop, out-of the
> everyday needs of older, average people on their computers. The: "Why
> doesn't somebody invent something that does this?" syndrome. Startups would
> learn core business stuff and strategies to create sustainable growth. Elder
> types would learn squeaky-new skills to put the edge back into their worlds.
>
> As long as the Techys didn't feel like they were being used too much for
> free IT, perhaps...I think you've really got something.
>
> In a sense? It is what incubators do, in many ways, yet more organic; more
> team and peer driven.
>
> On a personal note: I always thought I was a bit odd in some ways because
> for as long as I can remember I wanted to be around older people instead of
> those my own age. Why? People my age didn't seem to know too much, weren't
> very interesting and didn't have anything to teach me from what I could
> tell. Older people, in contrast, had a history, a wisdom and the most
> interesting stories I'd ever heard. Later, when I became a young business
> person, I partnered not once but twice with someone 10 to 15 years older
> than myself. It always worked! We treated each other as equals; never
> quarreled; drew on each others strengths and made a new mark in the world
> everyday.
>
> Yep! I think you've landed on a human collaboration formula that should've
> been resurrected a long, long time ago. Coworking rules!
>
> Hey, I hope I didn't ramble too much here.
>
> Cheers! Dave B.
> d...@dtcteam.com
>
> : :    : :    : :    : :     : :
>
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 12:29 AM, deb  wrote:
> > Hello,
> > I'm Deb and live in Chicago. I started a biz 20 yrs ago (small
> > distributorship) and worked out of my house for 10 yrs;  then rented
> > space in a small office in a suburban downtown area.  I worked alone
> > for many yrs but now have 1 full time and 1 part time staff.
>
> > I have enjoyed being an entrepreneur.  However, I have always thought
> > that the downside to choosing this career path, was the isolation,
> > lack of a team, and minimal social aspects that one would get from a
> > "normal" job.  I have found ways to improve the situation over the
> > yrs, but can't help but wonder what It would be like to be part of a
> > community while at work.
>
> > So I am tossing around the idea of a co work space for my present biz
> > (which I now devote approximate 60% of my time to). But I'd also like
> > to pursue a second career in a field that I enjoy more (tbd).  My
> > thinking is of a space targeting both people in the 50+ age group to
> > work along side young tech savvy people, where we could both learn
> > from each other.
> > A lot of people my age want to "reinvent" themselves and I think that
> > a creative place in a thriving community could be of interest. Almost
> > like a learning center. Although as I put my thoughts in writing, I
> > guess there already is a "senior learning center" in town.  But I'm
> > thinking more professional, stimulating, and progressive than that.  I
> > have searched several existing coworking websites and like some of
> > their ideas, i.e., incorporating local art into the space, maybe
> > providing studio workspace as well as office space and simultaneously
> > displaying art.
>
> > There is a fair amount of vacant commercial space in town, however,
> > most spaces are old, small, "hodge podge", chopped up, tucked away
> > above retail establishments...  My idea is to get a first floor,
> > several storefront spaces, gut it, remodel it, keep it green.  An
> > energetic hub for career renewal, etc. and an ass

Re: [Coworking] Idea-Cloud products

[Alex Hillman]

It could be useful for your members to have access to those resources at a
discount (for instance, one of our members runs http://beanstalkapp.com and
http://postmarkapp.com and offers all Indy Hall members a reduced rate
plan).

At the same time, there's a fine line to walk - Susan does a great job
explaining it here:

http://blog.coworking.com/quit-marketing-your-stuff-and-start-marketing-your-values/

-Alex

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On Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 12:31 PM, TheToledoFactory
wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> This is Todd from TheToledoFactory (www.TheToledoFactory.Com)... we're
> getting location up and running but I also had another idea to help
> offset costs etc. I also own a cloud service provider company
> www.veddio.com...
> we have hosted VPS servers, hosted exchange, hosted VoIP and PBX's,
> Wordpress/Joomla hosting etc... what about offering those as "add-ons"
> to your members? If anyone's intersted let me know... I'd be happy to
> put special pricing together if you're a fellow coworking space
> owner...  Todd
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[Coworking] Idea-Cloud products

[TheToledoFactory]

Hi All,

This is Todd from TheToledoFactory (www.TheToledoFactory.Com)... we're
getting location up and running but I also had another idea to help
offset costs etc. I also own a cloud service provider company www.veddio.com...
we have hosted VPS servers, hosted exchange, hosted VoIP and PBX's,
Wordpress/Joomla hosting etc... what about offering those as "add-ons"
to your members? If anyone's intersted let me know... I'd be happy to
put special pricing together if you're a fellow coworking space
owner...  Todd

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Re: [Coworking] Toledo Ohio

[Blair Gordon]

welcome toledo.  We are building one in columbus, ohio.

Mind Worx CoWorx
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[Coworking] supporting egypt?

[eric]

anyone reading here from cairo? or anyone from the hub network beeing
in touch right now with people from the hub cairo?
how can the net/tech/coworking community help in egypt? please help:
http://piratepad.net/3kcm5NRtvv

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[Coworking] Toledo Ohio

[TheToledoFactory]

Hi,

We're starting up a coworking facility in Toledo Ohio. If there's
anyone that's in this group nearby and you'd like to help get it
started, send us a message from our website at www.thetoledofactory.com

Any other suggestions from other coworking owners or users, we'd love
to get your advice :)

Thanks,
The Toledo Factory

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Re: [Coworking] Coworking Space Founders- How much does it cost to start a space?

[Alex Hillman]

We shared a detailed "by the numbers" post for Indy Hall with Gigaom - and
then on our own blog - that you should be able to glean your numbers from:

http://www.indyhall.org/blog/2010/08/06/indy-hall-by-the-numbers/

Our smartest cost-saving measure was including our members in our buildout
process. We saved immensely on human labor for things like painting and
running network wires because members had interest in contributing to the
space construction - not only did this save us money, but it gave those
members an immensely strong bond to the space, and a sense of ownership that
is unparalleled. That process has saved us upfront costs as well as
long-term administrative costs, all of which allow us to keep our monthly
rates ridiculously low.

-Alex



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On Sun, Jan 30, 2011 at 11:33 PM, Michael  wrote:

> I was thinking about writing a blog article about the costs of
> starting a coworking space on my website and I thought what the hell?
> Why not just start a thread here and get actual feedback from people
> who have been through all this before. This way i can get some great
> material for a killer blog post and this can also be an informative
> thread for people who are thinking about opening their own coworking
> space.
>
> So here are my questions for anyone who has started a coworking
> space :
>
> 1)How much did it cost you to start your community coworking space?
>
> 2)What was the cost breakdown?
>
> 3)Were there any surprise costs which you never considered?
>
> 4)If you has to do it again how would you spend differently?
>
> 5)What were your smartest cost saving measures?
>
> 6)What is your biggest on-going cost?
>
> Please add any more questions you can think of!
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Re: [Coworking] Re: Coworking Space Founders- How much does it cost to start a space?

[Blair Gordon]

I am in the process of getting everything squared away for our space and I
too have found Ikea to be our best friend when it comes to a bootstrapped
budget.  I think the approx cost for a desk, chair, chair mat and storage
was $250 or something like that and they look 10 times better than anything
else.
If anyone has advice for me i appreciate it

Blair
MindWorx CoWorx

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[Coworking] Re: Coworking Space Founders- How much does it cost to start a space?

[Jack Speranza]

Hi Michael --

I suspect the responses you're going to get on this will be wide
ranging -- and they should be, as start-up costs will very much be a
function of the location, size and objectives of each space.  Also,
you're going to need to translate the info you get into "apples to
apples" comparisons for the data to be valid...  for example, many
folks who don't come at this from a business / accounting background
will attribute both capital and operating expenses to "costs."

In terms of my own space, I have chosen to bootstrap my endeavor.
Consequently, my initial capital investment was limited, and I am
using operational revenues to pay for additional capital needs as the
community grows.  I did not have to undertake any leasehold
improvements in my space.  A portion of my furnishings and equipment
were cannibalized from another business, and IKEA is my friend for
what I have opted to purchase.  My total investment for capital items
thus far is under $1,750 for a 1,000 square foot suburban space
outside of Boston that maxes out at 10 concurrent users.

Do you consider ongoing "costs" for marketing and sales-related
activities part of the information you're looking to collect?  If so,
then how would you like to measure these (annualized gross costs or in
some other fashion)?  My pre-opening marketing expenses were very
limited -- about $250 for some flyers, brochures and digital ads.

As of the end of January, my space will have been operating for 4
months.  In terms of operational performance, we're almost at break-
even (and even that's a bit misleading, as I haven't really been
marketing aggressively).

Hope this is helpful.

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> I was thinking about writing a blog article about the costs of
> starting a coworking space on my website and I thought what the hell?
> Why not just start a thread here and get actual feedback from people
> who have been through all this before. This way i can get some great
> material for a killer blog post and this can also be an informative
> thread for people who are thinking about opening their own coworking
> space.
>
> So here are my questions for anyone who has started a coworking
> space :
>
> 1)How much did it cost you to start your community coworking space?
>
> 2)What was the cost breakdown?
>
> 3)Were there any surprise costs which you never considered?
>
> 4)If you has to do it again how would you spend differently?
>
> 5)What were your smartest cost saving measures?
>
> 6)What is your biggest on-going cost?
>
> Please add any more questions you can think of!
>
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[Coworking] CLOTHING WEBSITE

[Blair Gordon]

https://sites.google.com/site/themindworx/home
I apologize for the
crudeness of the site, but it shows you all the styles and colors i have
available.

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Re: [Coworking] shameless plug | Alrighty then . . .

[Blair Gordon]

i am looking for someone to build my page for me, but i will make a google
site for it today. I am ready not crank out orders within three days of
getting them.
I can do hoodies and long sleeved and for a longer lead time i can do
embroidery.
let me get the site built for you right now

On Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 8:46 AM, Dave Bunnell  wrote:

> Yeppero! Interested! Gotta website? Landing page? Blog w/ Photos? Shirt
> types? Quality? Made by? I'm even thinkin' crank it up soon so attendees can
> brand themselves extra-special for going to the unconference.
>
> Thoughts anyone?
>
> Dave B.
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>
>
> On Sun, Jan 30, 2011 at 3:00 PM, Blair Gordon 
> wrote:
>
>> A few years ago I bought a sign business and the equipment has just sat
>> there until now.  I have decided to give it all a nice new home at the new
>> co-working offices.  The reason I post this is I know how expensive custom
>> clothing can be so, just for the coworking community i am offering custom
>> printed shirts for $10 each plus shipping with your design.  No minimum, no
>> maximum. your choice of color shirt with a single colored design
>>
>>
>> --
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>>
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Re: [Coworking] shameless plug | Alrighty then . . .

[Dave Bunnell]

Yeppero! Interested! Gotta website? Landing page? Blog w/ Photos? Shirt
types? Quality? Made by? I'm even thinkin' crank it up soon so attendees can
brand themselves extra-special for going to the unconference.

Thoughts anyone?

Dave B.
d...@dtcteam.com


On Sun, Jan 30, 2011 at 3:00 PM, Blair Gordon wrote:

> A few years ago I bought a sign business and the equipment has just sat
> there until now.  I have decided to give it all a nice new home at the new
> co-working offices.  The reason I post this is I know how expensive custom
> clothing can be so, just for the coworking community i am offering custom
> printed shirts for $10 each plus shipping with your design.  No minimum, no
> maximum. your choice of color shirt with a single colored design
>
>
> --
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>
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