Re: [Coworking] Has anyone experienced this in finding a place to lease?
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 clients * You have no control on getting things fixed Sounds rosy, but it can be a nightmare for you and your business. Never let the owner do the billing. -- 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[Coworking] Re: What did Coworking Spaces offer last year on The Coworking Day? and What are they planning to offer this year?
Hi Ender, great idea!!! You can always check back for example with the International Coworking Calendar for the dates of last year and this year http://www.coworking-news.de/coworking-kalender/ With the Daily Free Coworking News, I send you links to three editions for this years events in pipeline: Including events posted by toby, susan and rachel in this thread: Friday 25th: http://paper.li/Free_Coworking/1383644296?edition_id=dac011c0-142a-11e4-a655-0025907212e9 Tuesday 29th: http://paper.li/Free_Coworking/1383644296?edition_id=8253c220-174f-11e4-a655-0025907212e9 http://paper.li/Free_Coworking/1383644296?edition_id=8253c220-174f-11e4-a655-0025907212e9 Wednesday 30th: http://paper.li/Free_Coworking/1383644296?edition_id=ac5ee760-1818-11e4-a655-0025907212e9 More of course following everyday :-) There is also the tweetwall http://coworkingday.tweetwally.com/ with hashtag #coworkingday you can refer to. Greetings from Munich, Felix www.coworking-news.com www.free-coworking.org Am Dienstag, 1. Juli 2014 21:24:11 UTC+2 schrieb Ender Baykal: Hello everyone, I am opening this discussion board to find out what other coworking space owners offered last year and what they are thinking to offer this year on Coworking Day. Let's share some good ideas and examples here :) Thanks, Best, -Ender www.indiegrovejc.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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[Coworking] Co working - spreading the word
Hi everyone! I work at a coworking space in Johannesburg, South Africa. I'm sure we all think our coworking space is great - but REALLY The Common Room is great! Our furniture, prices, internet, coffee etc etc etc but I'm not sure how to spread the word without breaking the budget. I build databases of freelancers and contact each of them individually - this takes quite a bit of time and often doesn't yield great results. I think one of the problems is that coworking and shared office space is a new concept in Johannesburg and South Africa so perhaps people just don't 'get' The Common Room. Any advice? And check out our site and let me know if you can spot what the problem is (if there is one?) -- 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[Coworking] Re: Introduction and New Coworking Space in Fresno, Ca
Hello Ian, and the group I wanted to check in to see how Sputnik was going or if something changed and you went in a different direction. I am very interested in starting a space in Clovis, and was wondering if you had any tips or suggestions. Thanks for your time, Drew Kirby drewkirb...@gmail.com @drewkirby13 On Friday, July 9, 2010 10:40:03 AM UTC-7, Ian R wrote: Hi All, Just wanted to introduce myself to the group formally. I am currently in the middle of construction of a new coworking space in Fresno, California. The name of the space is Sputnik -- and it's located in the heart of an area called the Tower District. It'll be ~ 2,200 sq ft of relatively open space with a shared conference room and kitchen. I'm currently funding this myself (rather than building my own private offices I'd rather work in something like this). Any tips or advice from fellow space owners are greatly welcomed and appreciated! My target opening date is Aug 15th. Pictures and website to come. Cheers, Ian R. Sputnik Coworking 1298 N Wishon Ave Fresno, Ca 93728 (559) 313-5720 -- 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[Coworking] Looking for an Operator of New Coworking Space in Cleveland
MidTown Cleveland is looking for an Operator of a future coworking space in the City of Cleveland’s MidTown district. If you know an individual or organization that might be interested in the opportunity, please spread the word. You can find more information about the RFP at http://www.midtowncleveland.org/news-archives.aspx?newsid=241. Proposals are due August 29th. Thanks! -- 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [Coworking] Re: Local (coworking space) currency and Bitcoin
Hey Christina, We use Cobot http://cobot.me at RockIT CoLabs http://RockITCoLabs.com. Do you think you could integrate the recurring Bitcoin payments at Coinbase into Cobot? We would really like to be able to offer our members the ability to pay for their membership by Bitcoin and have Cobot track these payments. Darren Overby On Friday, November 1, 2013 3:55:59 AM UTC-7, Cristina Santamarina wrote: I'm curious to see how that evolves. I love the idea of alternatives to money, but money was created to solve that equivalences problem among others right? It'd be cool if you wrote about it in the wiki, as I'm sure the idea has come across some other people's mind. I will find time for a coffee when in Prague, and also pick up the Rails Girls materials - I arranged with the Prague team that they'd go to pick it up and use it for further events but it seems they never found the time :). Talk soon, cheers, Cris On Wednesday, October 30, 2013 10:13:48 AM UTC+1, Will Bennis, Locus Workspace wrote: Thanks for the clarification. All good deeds are NOT equivalent, but I also don't have a standard system for rewarding (though perhaps I should). Mainly just an issue of keeping it simple for now. I let people request Laughs if they think they're earned them, and I reward them pretty unpredictably based on times I notice someone doing something that I think is above and beyond the call of duty. Maybe Skinner would say this kind of random reinforcement is the best way to encourage good behavior! :) But mostly it's lack of time/energy/strong conviction about how to value good deeds. Will PS: Your Rails Girls journal and letters are still at Locus. Stop by and say hi for sure (and get those back if you want them)! On Tuesday, October 29, 2013 11:51:57 AM UTC+1, Cristina Santamarina wrote: Hi Will, What a pity! I am planning a trip to Prague right after the conference (after almost a year I miss it SO much!) so if I have time I will drop by and say hi :). What I mean with equivalences is, does every contributor earn the same amount of LOLs, no matter what the contribution is? i.e. if I build a 3d printer do I get the same amount of LOLs as if I prepare a pot of coffee? If not, how are you going to decide these amounts? Cheers, take care, Cris Cristina Santamarina *T:* @crissantamarina | *M**:* +49 151 19446249 | *W: * http://cristinasantamarina.com On 29 October 2013 11:43, Will Bennis, Locus Workspace wmbe...@locusworkspace.com wrote: Pawel, So cool you've been doing this for that long. And really glad to hear it's still going and developing over time. Gives me some encouragement. What we have no is basically what you started with: a simple Google Docs spreadsheet. There's a member who's pretty passionate about local digital currencies so at some point he may help automate it more using existing web-based currency solutions. You're our neighbor (well, relative to most coworking spaces), so if you ever make it to Prague, please get in touch! Best, Will On Friday, October 25, 2013 7:34:33 PM UTC+2, Współpracownia wrote: Hi all, And thank you for posting that. One and half year ago we start our local currency in our coworking centre to facilitate interactions between our members and wider community. First it was simple spreadsheet in google docs and manual accounting: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key= 0Aqd3SXe3C67edElkZ1Z6Ml9qT0E4MEc3NWV4R0ZOQmc#gid=0 Now we implement automatic system based on Community Forge solution, which we also integrate it with CiviCRM software to coordinate community and aplication that helps coordinate organic shopping of food cooperative that works around our centre. http://communityforge.net/ Soon we will test cheap hardware solution, for our own SMS Gate integrated with all above. If you'll be interested in results of our experiments, please let us know. We'll keep you posted. Best,. Pawel -- Tel. +48 72 7957457 | SMS: +48 791 690869 (Viber, WhatsApp) | http://twitter.com/makowiecki Wspolpracownia | Collaboratory - Local Hub of Innovation http://www. wspolpracownia.pl On Fri, Oct 25, 2013 at 7:13 PM, Beth Buczynski beth...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Will and all, yes! I love when coworking spaces branch out into other types of sharing. Will, would you be willing to answer a few email questions about how and why you got this started? I'd also love to hear from other spaces (perhaps in the U.S. or elsewhere?) that have implemented something similar or are thinking about it. Would love to hear more about benefits versus perceived risks to the community, as Eli mentioned. Feel free to reply on or off list! Beth On Thursday, October 24, 2013 6:06:58 AM UTC-6, Cristina Santamarina wrote: Hi Will, Interesting experiment, please keep us posted! Encouraging the members to give back to the
Re: [Coworking] How to add my space to the wiki.coworking.org Directory
Jacob, Thanks for the prompt response! I'll wait for Jeannine's contact. Regards, Juliana Guimarães Diretora de Marketing e Comunicação Tel. + 55 (61) 3217-6800 Cel. + 55 (11) 98354-2272 www.4legal.com.br Em 30/07/2014, à(s) 12:59, Jacob Sayles ja...@officenomads.com escreveu: Juliana, Jeannine from Kamer 52 is taking over the wiki although she is currently on vacation. I'm sure she would love your help and will respond to you when she is back to a computer next week. Thanks for the offer! Jacob --- Office Nomads - Individuality without Isolation http://www.officenomads.com - (206) 323-6500 On Wed, Jul 30, 2014 at 8:49 AM, jguimar...@4legal.com.br wrote: Jacob, Just as Lisa, I would like to add my space (4Legal Coworking) to Brasília/Brasil directory listing. I've just asked for access to the wiki. Please let me know if I can help you in anything. tks Juliana Guimarães Em quinta-feira, 24 de julho de 2014 13h34min42s UTC-3, Jacob Sayles escreveu: Lisa, I am very sorry for the delay approving your access to the wiki. Out team in in a constant state of flux and lately we have been dropping the ball. Truth is, the wiki needs some new champions. A few years ago I started Open Coworking, a non-profit with the mission to keep the core values in the conversation and keep basic infrastructure, like the wiki, up and running. I haven't been able to solidify the organization and I'm rather busy with other projects at the moment as well. I'm actually in SF too this sumer working on a Coliving Hotel. Perhaps we could get coffee and I could talk you in to taking over the wiki team! If anyone is interested in the job, please let me know and I'll be happy to show you the ropes. Jacob --- Office Nomads - Individuality without Isolation http://www.officenomads.com - (206) 323-6500 On Sun, Jul 20, 2014 at 1:47 PM, Lisa Anne Logan l...@hattery.com wrote: Hi there, I've requested access through the join this workspace link a few times in recent months and never received a response. Is anyone else having this issue? Is there an active admin/moderator for this workspace currently? in particular, I'd like to add my space to the San Francisco directory listing, and it seems I need access to do so. http://wiki.coworking.org/w/page/16583935/SanFranciscoCoworking Thanks for any help, LA Lisa Anne Logan Director of Marketing and Operations Hattery l...@hattery.com 415.205.5325 -- 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+...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [Coworking] How to add my space to the wiki.coworking.org Directory
Jacob, Just as Lisa, I would like to add my space (4Legal Coworking) to Brasília/Brasil directory listing. I've just asked for access to the wiki. Please let me know if I can help you in anything. tks Juliana Guimarães Em quinta-feira, 24 de julho de 2014 13h34min42s UTC-3, Jacob Sayles escreveu: Lisa, I am very sorry for the delay approving your access to the wiki. Out team in in a constant state of flux and lately we have been dropping the ball. Truth is, the wiki needs some new champions. A few years ago I started Open Coworking, a non-profit with the mission to keep the core values in the conversation and keep basic infrastructure, like the wiki, up and running. I haven't been able to solidify the organization and I'm rather busy with other projects at the moment as well. I'm actually in SF too this sumer working on a Coliving Hotel. Perhaps we could get coffee and I could talk you in to taking over the wiki team! If anyone is interested in the job, please let me know and I'll be happy to show you the ropes. Jacob --- Office Nomads - Individuality without Isolation http://www.officenomads.com - (206) 323-6500 On Sun, Jul 20, 2014 at 1:47 PM, Lisa Anne Logan l...@hattery.com javascript: wrote: Hi there, I've requested access through the join this workspace link a few times in recent months and never received a response. Is anyone else having this issue? Is there an active admin/moderator for this workspace currently? in particular, I'd like to add my space to the San Francisco directory listing, and it seems I need access to do so. http://wiki.coworking.org/w/page/16583935/SanFranciscoCoworking Thanks for any help, LA Lisa Anne Logan Director of Marketing and Operations Hattery l...@hattery.com javascript: 415.205.5325 -- 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+...@googlegroups.com javascript:. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [Coworking] Has anyone experienced this in finding a place to lease?
The money we spent on a commercial RE lawyer to help with Makeshift Society Brooklyn paid itself back in multiples. They knew which proposed terms we could/should push back on, they had creative ways to get a better abatement or TI, and it was also just reassuring to have someone with specifc experience on our side. That last point is important: do not underestimate the emotional drain of the real estate / lease / renovation process. Find a RE lawyer who knows the business, and you can trust, and don't look back. Oh, our lawyer also sent us pie on opening day, so it's possible my positive feelings are the result of bribery. -bryan -- 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [Coworking] Has anyone experienced this in finding a place to lease?
Thanks for the input, a friend just recommended me a commercial real estate agent. I hate firing people, but business is business. On Thu, Jul 31, 2014 at 10:58 AM, Bryan Boyer bryanbo...@gmail.com wrote: The money we spent on a commercial RE lawyer to help with Makeshift Society Brooklyn paid itself back in multiples. They knew which proposed terms we could/should push back on, they had creative ways to get a better abatement or TI, and it was also just reassuring to have someone with specifc experience on our side. That last point is important: do not underestimate the emotional drain of the real estate / lease / renovation process. Find a RE lawyer who knows the business, and you can trust, and don't look back. Oh, our lawyer also sent us pie on opening day, so it's possible my positive feelings are the result of bribery. -bryan -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/coworking/FQSX_JdRj9w/unsubscribe. To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Sincerely, Angela Samuels Visionary Meetings VisionaryMeetings.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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [Coworking] Has anyone experienced this in finding a place to lease?
We ended up getting the first place we looked at, and we only looked at two places. The previous tenant was in the middle of a 3 year lease and used a broker to help her find a replacement tenant. In our particular case the broker ended up being a heck of a nice guy with a lot more personal relationship to the space than the distant owner who lives out of town and only answers emails with one sentence. The broker and even the previous tenant are huge supporters of our coworking space (opening September 1st) and even plan on attending our launch party. They have both even expressed interest in taking classes and workshops we plan to offer on web design! Pretty cool, right? We obviously got huge positive vibes from everyone we dealt with in our situation, which unfortunately seems like it's the complete opposite from what you had, Angela. Just go with your gut. Just like falling in love, when it's right you'll know! Melissa Geissinger WIMP www.wimpspace.com On Wednesday, July 30, 2014 2:24:25 PM UTC-7, Alex Hillman wrote: What value do you guys get from working with rental brokers? That's never made sense to me. -Alex -- /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Wed, Jul 30, 2014 at 5:18 PM, Jerome Chang jer...@blankspaces.com javascript: wrote: Lease negotiation for me is the worst part of setting up a Coworking space. Hang in there. My first lease was the only one in under 6 months although renewing it later took 18 months. I use a broker, a lawyer, a therapist... :-P Jerome www.BLANKSPACES.com On Jul 30, 2014, at 2:11 PM, Susan Dorsch su...@officenomads.com javascript: wrote: I'd echo Alex on this one for sure. When we were first getting started with Office Nomads, we had been in negotiations with a landlord who seemed eager to work with us at first, but the more we learned the more we realized they wanted to control everything about how we were using the space (asking us to ensure there was no one on site after 8pm was my favorite one...um, no). Walking away turned out to be the best decision we could have made! Sounds like you did your homework, caught the changes, and walked away when you should have. Nicely done! Knowing when to say no is one of the most important elements of any project. Best of luck finding a landlord who is willing to work with you - I promise they're out there! Susan __ Office Nomads officenomads.com 206-323-6500(o) 206-484-5859(m) On Wed, Jul 30, 2014 at 2:02 PM, Alex Hillman dangerous...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: A lot of landlords are, well, crazy. The fact that you've been going back and forth for 6 months is is a pretty big red flag to me that this relationship wasn't going to work long term. You don't even want to think about the gnarliness that would create down the road for you and your community. Consider this a blessing in disguise. Having a landlord who understands you, and who you trust, is WAY more important than getting the lease right. -- /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Wed, Jul 30, 2014 at 4:44 PM, Angela Samuels visionar...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Last Friday, I was supposed to sign a lease for my future coworking space. I have been working with this owner for 6 months to get the lease right. I even hired a lawyer to take a look at it and make sure it wasn't favoring the landlord. I come to the lease signing and I still had a question about the last item that we changed which was the (personal) guaranty. The real estate said oh we changed it back to the original terms (initial term guaranty). I ask him did he email us, he said no. With the suggestion of my real estate agent, I took the weekend to think about it and talk to my lawyer. My lawyer said before hand that he wouldn't accept the terms that is why he recommended we change it. Now I have to try to find another place, but it was really disturbing and discouraging someone would do that. What if we didn't ask the questions, would he allowed me to signed it and not know the changes were there? He came back wanting to bargain but I don't trust him and wouldn't dare want to work with him. It's crazy but maybe it was meant to be, maybe there is a better place and this is why it happened. Anyway, would love to hear your stories. Thanks, Angela -- 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+...@googlegroups.com javascript:. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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
Re: [Coworking] HELP Needed-- Success Stories and data on Private coworking space and city officials partnering together
Alex, As always I am thankful for you and your advice! Thank youI think have Done You Proud with the coworking space I have developed into a successful venture after following you and your advice.After 3 years, I look back and wished I had had the sense to take more of itA lot of lessons learned It was your weekly newsletter and this Group that you always seem to have time for and all the other ways I stalked you and Indy Hall that help bring it all together and realize things about my community that I was building. It is not for the weak at heart..LOL! . ...But I LOVE it!!! It is all mine ( No investors, no funding) and my husband and I work like crazy, but we look at each other after a long day and laugh.We could never have this much fun owning / running any other business PS: We began with 2,000 sq ft and now we are at 15,000 sq ft , now offering storage, private offices, meeting and auditorium. Thank you again for the links Cheryl J HIVE44 Business Coworking Center Fenton, Mo. (St. Louis) On Thursday, July 24, 2014 10:03:16 AM UTC-5, Alex Hillman wrote: Here's a post I shared recently with tips for working with govt (really they're useful for any kind of collaborations but are especially useful for the kinds of challenges you run into with institutions. http://dangerouslyawesome.com/2014/05/5-ways-to-succeed-when-collaborating-with-your-local-government/ There are a few links in there as well that include success stories. -Alex -- /ah indyhall.org betterwork.co On Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 10:57 AM, Cheryl Jaycox theh...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Hi Everyone, HIVE44 Business Center is located Fenton Mo. in St. Louis County. We have been open for almost 3 years, we have had ups and downs, but we are holding strong! We are the 1st and only coworking/shared workspace in the county. There are are 5 Independent like us in the city, however St. Louis City funds their own incubator which they are currently opening a coworking center tooANYWAYI have finally persuaded a city official to OPEN their Minds to the opportunity that they have by having a private coworking center, how they can use it to benefit the community, to become the only city in St. Louis County that has a coworking business center. I do not want money from the city, I need no funding from ANY government official/ department. We have become successful and continue to grow. What I want is their support, to promote HIVE44 as the City of Fenton Business Center. I would like to get any information, success stories, links to news articles you may know of and any ideas of how coworking and cities work together for economic growth of their community.. Any past archived topic of discussion would help too!! . -- 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+...@googlegroups.com javascript:. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
