[Coworking] Re: What are some of your Key Performance Indicators?
Not there yet but I would assume that churn would be a good indicator. On Monday, July 20, 2015 at 3:24:49 PM UTC-5, Jenifer Ross wrote: Hey Coworking World- I am working on identifying benchmarks for our space. Can you share with me some of you Key Performance Indicators and how you track them? Thank you!! Jenifer Ross Founder + Co-owner W@tercooler www.watercoolerhub.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] Re: Fourth Friday Slackathons!
Great Idea! Please add me: daniel.rivera at yahoo.com On Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 11:59:00 AM UTC-6, Melissa Geissinger wrote: A while ago we set up a Slack team for coworking leadership - all the folks involved in owning and running a coworking space. Last month we had a slackathon where a bunch of us all over the globe met up and talked about all sorts of things coworking related. LOTS of QA and sharing of ideas. It was so much fun we decided to make it a monthly thing, so introducing... *Fourth Friday Coworking Slackathons!* - 4th Friday of every month - 1pm Pacific/4pm Eastern - ? (when it's to question mark you know it's a party) - https://coworkingleadership.slack.com Joining the Slack group is invite only (I wish Slack actually had a sign-up option), but every member is set up as an admin so if you leave your email address here, anyone who's already in can send you an invite. This Friday Feb 27th is our next one. See you there :) M *Melissa Geissinger* President COO | WIMP LLC http://www.beawimp.org WIMPspace: Cowork • Colearn • Coexist http://www.wimpspace.com Santa Rosa, CA p 707 827 1334 x1 c 707 888 0225 -- 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: Who's shopping for electronic door locks?
Did you get your hands on a Goji? I just saw the video and pricing. Seems like it would be a good fit for a coworking space. On Sunday, June 1, 2014 7:52:46 PM UTC-5, Martin wrote: I'm really anxious to get my hands on a Goji and see how we can replace the biometric sensor we now have for access control. Its too bad they aren't shipping until Nov. http://www.gojiaccess.com On Thursday, October 21, 2010 6:09:34 PM UTC-3, Jacob Sayles wrote: Hello, The topic of electronic (RFID) door locks has come up a few times and I wanted to revisit it. Who out there now is looking for a solution? Who is keeping an eye out for something cool to come along and interested if one does? Jacob --- Office Nomads - Individuality without Isolation http://www.officenomads.com - (206) 323-6500 -- 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] How to approach a new market with the coworking concept?
Alex Hillman has a great article on focusing on your first 10. http://dangerouslyawesome.com/2011/09/how-to-fund-your-coworking-space/ I'm from South TX too, what is the name of your space? Can you share your experience opening your space? -- 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: I want to open the 1st coworking space in my
Thank you everyone for you your replies. I've been pondering what everyone has said and really been working on trying to wrap my brain around all the information I've gathered thus far. I already picked a space out and was looking at designs and initial costs. I've scratched all that and gone back to trying to figure out how to start a community. The problem: I am a full time teacher. I teach high school physics and I am a semi-pro photographer at night and on the weekends. That is how I stumbled onto this idea. I got tired of working out of my house. Shooting and meeting clients here has become a problem as my son has gotten older. (keeping the house clean,finding a sitter, etc.) I wanted a more professional and creative space to work. I started to talk to other photographers that worked in bigger cities and stumbled onto places like weld and work hauss in dallas. I immediately fell in love with the idea and wished that there were places like that here. As I researched more about shared creative spaces and coworking I decided that running a community like that would help bring together people and it seemed like a great thing to be a part of. I would love to eventually leave teaching and run a successful coworking office but it is financially not possible right now. The more I think about it the more I feel that initially it will be easiest to find members in my situation - full time job and some passion or hobby on the side that brings in a second income - but can't see people like this coming together for a Jelly. I feel like my goal of opening a coworking space is slowly turning into a shared office space that rents out meeting rooms (not sure if that is a bad thing or good thing). From what I've read I think a lot of coworking spaces do this, but it seems like I will be missing the community factor that is so important. Has anyone started a coworking community of moonlighters or started an after hours Jelly that attracts people with second jobs/hobbies? Any thoughts or opinions on the matter are greatly appreciated. On Monday, August 19, 2013 8:57:13 PM UTC-5, Daniel Rivera wrote: I want to open the 1st coworking space in my region The closest coworking space to where I live is a 4 hour drive away. I don't live in a technology or creative driven community but I feel that a place like this could bring these people together and help foster growth in my community and benefit all involved. I'm late to the wonderful concept of coworking so I have been using google to find as much information as possible. First and foremost, thank you Alex Hillman for all of your insight. I love stumbling onto your blogs, videos and in depth responses to questions posted by others. To all who have opened a coworking community - how do you walk the fine line between trying to start a community before you open your doors and having someone run off with your idea and beating you to the punch? -- 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/groups/opt_out.
Re: [Coworking] Re: I want to open the 1st coworking space in my
Thank you Jerome for your opinion. I know I put down a lot of ideas in that last post but I guess it should be noted that the priorities would be closer to: 1. Teach (because right now that is what is putting food on the table/steady income) 2. Open/run a coworking space with the help of a partner (hopefully over time as a means to an end for teaching) 3. Shooting professionally has been more of a hobby than a profession but it is what made me aware that there was a niche for a studio rental/coworking environment where I live. I can imagine it will be a lot of work and having a full time job (for 9 months out of the year) will probably create problems and force me to burn the candle on both ends, but I think running/owning a coworking space would be something that I would ultimately love doing. And though I don't hate it, at this point in my career, I can't say the same about teaching. On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 10:53:15 PM UTC-5, Jerome wrote: Hi. I like your enthusiasm. BUT, it seems that you really have four goals, which seems to be too many: 1. Teach 2. Shoot professionally 3. Run a Coworking space 4. Capitalize on a biz idea before someone else does. #3 seems to really be a means for an end, #2. #4 seems to be important but shouldn't be because #4 is to be first on a Coworking idea (#3) that is a means to an end, #2. I would recommend just finding a day office renter who'd be interested in sharing an office with you based on your evening/wknd needs. Opening a Coworking space can't be your third priority. Jerome www.BLANKSPACES.com On Aug 28, 2013, at 7:17 PM, Daniel Rivera thed...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Thank you everyone for you your replies. I've been pondering what everyone has said and really been working on trying to wrap my brain around all the information I've gathered thus far. I already picked a space out and was looking at designs and initial costs. I've scratched all that and gone back to trying to figure out how to start a community. The problem: I am a full time teacher. I teach high school physics and I am a semi-pro photographer at night and on the weekends. That is how I stumbled onto this idea. I got tired of working out of my house. Shooting and meeting clients here has become a problem as my son has gotten older. (keeping the house clean,finding a sitter, etc.) I wanted a more professional and creative space to work. I started to talk to other photographers that worked in bigger cities and stumbled onto places like weld and work hauss in dallas. I immediately fell in love with the idea and wished that there were places like that here. As I researched more about shared creative spaces and coworking I decided that running a community like that would help bring together people and it seemed like a great thing to be a part of. I would love to eventually leave teaching and run a successful coworking office but it is financially not possible right now. The more I think about it the more I feel that initially it will be easiest to find members in my situation - full time job and some passion or hobby on the side that brings in a second income - but can't see people like this coming together for a Jelly. I feel like my goal of opening a coworking space is slowly turning into a shared office space that rents out meeting rooms (not sure if that is a bad thing or good thing). From what I've read I think a lot of coworking spaces do this, but it seems like I will be missing the community factor that is so important. Has anyone started a coworking community of moonlighters or started an after hours Jelly that attracts people with second jobs/hobbies? Any thoughts or opinions on the matter are greatly appreciated. On Monday, August 19, 2013 8:57:13 PM UTC-5, Daniel Rivera wrote: I want to open the 1st coworking space in my region The closest coworking space to where I live is a 4 hour drive away. I don't live in a technology or creative driven community but I feel that a place like this could bring these people together and help foster growth in my community and benefit all involved. I'm late to the wonderful concept of coworking so I have been using google to find as much information as possible. First and foremost, thank you Alex Hillman for all of your insight. I love stumbling onto your blogs, videos and in depth responses to questions posted by others. To all who have opened a coworking community - how do you walk the fine line between trying to start a community before you open your doors and having someone run off with your idea and beating you to the punch? -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to coworking
Re: [Coworking] Re: I want to open the 1st coworking space in my
Thank you Chad. On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 9:22:29 PM UTC-5, creativespace wrote: We've launched a hacker space NFP called SimCoLab www.simcolab.org which will predominately serve the after hour hobbyists. It's one good way to maximize a coworking space use (especially if they have a decent basement) for the dark hours. Chad Ballantyne 705.812.0689 ch...@thecreativespace.ca javascript: Barrie's Coworking Community Perfect for small businesses, startups and entrepreneurs. 12 Dunlop St E, Barrie Ontario, L4M 1A3 Memberships start at $25/mth www.thecreativespace.ca 705-812-0689 On 2013-08-28, at 10:17 PM, Daniel Rivera thed...@gmail.com javascript: wrote: Thank you everyone for you your replies. I've been pondering what everyone has said and really been working on trying to wrap my brain around all the information I've gathered thus far. I already picked a space out and was looking at designs and initial costs. I've scratched all that and gone back to trying to figure out how to start a community. The problem: I am a full time teacher. I teach high school physics and I am a semi-pro photographer at night and on the weekends. That is how I stumbled onto this idea. I got tired of working out of my house. Shooting and meeting clients here has become a problem as my son has gotten older. (keeping the house clean,finding a sitter, etc.) I wanted a more professional and creative space to work. I started to talk to other photographers that worked in bigger cities and stumbled onto places like weld and work hauss in dallas. I immediately fell in love with the idea and wished that there were places like that here. As I researched more about shared creative spaces and coworking I decided that running a community like that would help bring together people and it seemed like a great thing to be a part of. I would love to eventually leave teaching and run a successful coworking office but it is financially not possible right now. The more I think about it the more I feel that initially it will be easiest to find members in my situation - full time job and some passion or hobby on the side that brings in a second income - but can't see people like this coming together for a Jelly. I feel like my goal of opening a coworking space is slowly turning into a shared office space that rents out meeting rooms (not sure if that is a bad thing or good thing). From what I've read I think a lot of coworking spaces do this, but it seems like I will be missing the community factor that is so important. Has anyone started a coworking community of moonlighters or started an after hours Jelly that attracts people with second jobs/hobbies? Any thoughts or opinions on the matter are greatly appreciated. On Monday, August 19, 2013 8:57:13 PM UTC-5, Daniel Rivera wrote: I want to open the 1st coworking space in my region The closest coworking space to where I live is a 4 hour drive away. I don't live in a technology or creative driven community but I feel that a place like this could bring these people together and help foster growth in my community and benefit all involved. I'm late to the wonderful concept of coworking so I have been using google to find as much information as possible. First and foremost, thank you Alex Hillman for all of your insight. I love stumbling onto your blogs, videos and in depth responses to questions posted by others. To all who have opened a coworking community - how do you walk the fine line between trying to start a community before you open your doors and having someone run off with your idea and beating you to the punch? -- 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/groups/opt_out. -- 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/groups/opt_out.
[Coworking] I want to open the 1st coworking space in my
I want to open the 1st coworking space in my region The closest coworking space to where I live is a 4 hour drive away. I don't live in a technology or creative driven community but I feel that a place like this could bring these people together and help foster growth in my community and benefit all involved. I'm late to the wonderful concept of coworking so I have been using google to find as much information as possible. First and foremost, thank you Alex Hillman for all of your insight. I love stumbling onto your blogs, videos and in depth responses to questions posted by others. To all who have opened a coworking community - how do you walk the fine line between trying to start a community before you open your doors and having someone run off with your idea and beating you to the punch? -- 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/groups/opt_out.
Re: [Coworking] I want to open the 1st coworking space in my
@alex I live in south Tx known as the Rio Grande Valley. San Antonio is the closest city with a coworking environment which is a 4 hour drive from here. Thanks again for all your help. My goal now is to find my first 10. -- 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/groups/opt_out.
