[Coworking] Re: Community Acquisition of Coworking.com

[jasontgoodr...@gmail.com]

I'm in for $500.

On Feb 15, 11:26 am, Alex Hillman 
wrote:
> A few days ago, the group received an e-mail from Gerrit at The Coworking
> Intitute, the owners of coworking.com
>
> http://groups.google.com/group/coworking/browse_thread/thread/5e4e84c...
>
> As he mentioned in the e-mail, he and his partner Bernie were recently
> approached by a commercial entity with interest in buying coworking.com from
> them. While the offer was "one they could not refuse", they agreed to turn
> to our community first and give us a chance to counter-offer.
>
> I've been corresponding with Gerrit on the side and have had a very positive
> dialogue. We've agreed to a counter offer (which they have accepted) of 5000
> Euros, or ~$6800 USD.
>
> I've never spent this kind of money on a domain before, so I've spoken with
> a group of some of the longest-standing contributors to the coworking
> community to see if I was off my rocker. We've agreed that this is a great
> opportunity to put a stronger stake in the ground for the brand of
> coworking, the core values that this list upholds, and a better technique of
> communicating with people who are just finding our community.
>
> What do I think should be done with the domain?
>
> *My plan is as follows:*
>
> The wiki, blog, and google group will be aliased appropriately from
> subdomains of the coworking.com domain. Coworking.com will contain a home
> page explaining those properties and their contents, as well as some curated
> press links that will be user submitted. Additional ideas are welcome, but
> this is where I'd like to start!
>
> In the last 24 hours, I've kicked off a pledge of $500 from my own pocket
> (IndyHall still has some debt to pay back from our move last spring and we
> consider that priority), and have been followed by the following pledges:
>
> $500 - Alex Hillman/IndyHall
> $500 - Tara Hunt/Citizen Space
> $250 - Felicity Chapman/Cubes & Crayons
> $250 - Steven Heath/AltSpace
> $1000 - Susan Evans & Jacob Sayles/Office Nomads
> $500 - Chris Messina
> $500 - Patrick Tanguay/Station C
>
> That means we've been pledged $3500, just about halfway to the $7k mark we
> need (including paypal fees and impending wire fees). That's enough for me
> to transfer 50% of the asking price to the sellers to begin the transfer to
> us.
>
> Now...what are these contributors getting for their hard earned money? I've
> come up with a very simple structure to encourage consistent contribution
> amounts:
>
> • *Any contributor of $250* or more will have lifetime (of the domain)
> access to a subdomain of their choice (http://yourchoice.coworking.com), so
> long as the content of the subdomain falls within the values of the
> Coworking Community Manifesto:
>
> Community
> Collaboration
> Openness
> Diversity
> Sustainability
> see Citizen Space  and
> Station-C  for citation of what
> those values mean
>
> • *Any contributor of $500* or more will get a subdomain of their choice as
> well, and additionally up to 5 email addresses hosted at a Google for your
> Domain account set up for coworking.com
>
> • *Any contributor of $1000* will get a subdomain, 5 e-mail addresses, and a
> "sponsor" link in the footer of the coworking.com home page linking to the
> coworking community/space website of their choice.
>
> No single contributor over $1000 will be accepted to give enough fair
> chances to contributors across the community.
>
> *There's no tricks, no scams, no funny business. *
>
> Disclosure: I will be maintaining the domain name and its DNS records on
> behalf of the community until, at some point in the future, there is an
> entity that supports *this community* that can take over. I will also be
> donating web hosting, again, until an entity that supports this community
> takes over.
>
> How do you become a contributor?
>
> Go to this form:
>
> https://indyhall.wufoo.com/forms/help-buy-coworkingcom/
>
> Everything I've outlined in this e-mail is there as well.
>
> I look forward to this rallying point for the group, and having a great
> domain name to continue the growth of this community.
>
> -Alex
>
> /ah
> indyhall.org
> coworking in philadelphia

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[Coworking] Re: New Member Intro - Heather Acton in northern Chicago 'burbs

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Congrats on your career move, Heather. Being you're own boss rocks.

You're also on the right track toward founding a coworking site by
gathering other enthusiastic souls and building committment. Good
office space is dirt cheap, esp. in the burbs, so that can come later.
If childcare is in the plan, Cubes and Crayons in California is a
great model. Felicity is the name of the founder. Otherwise, you'll
find lots of helpful people and info here that will help you get
there.

Good luck!
Jason


On Jan 13, 10:36 pm, Heather  wrote:
> Hi all! In following the rules for this group, here's "me".
>
> I'm doing freelance web design/development work, web marketing & PR,
> business development, and personal coaching. I just quit my corporate
> job to pursue these items near full-time. I'm also home with two
> little kids, so I'm a true work-at-home mom or mompreneur.
>
> While there is a coworking facility in downtown Chicago (a 45 minute
> drive for me with NO traffic, which NEVER happens, so it's more like a
> 1.5 hour drive), I don't know of anything up my way in Lake County,
> IL. I am very interested in founding a facility, but I'm starting with
> just getting a community of like-minded people together somewhere
> about 1/month in this area. Then I'm hoping to pick a couple energetic
> souls out to help me on this venture.
>
> Definitely looking forward to learning from all of you, and let me
> know how I can help you too.
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[Coworking] Re: Press coverage in Chicago

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Thanks, Felicity. I'm liking 2010 already. Read a few predictions that
peg this as the year coworking goes mainstream. Nice of them to notice
what we already know.

Best to you and Cubes&Crayons. Hope to see a few in Chicago before
long, if you're so inclined.

Take care,
Jason


On Dec 31 2009, 9:21 pm, felicity at cubes
 wrote:
> Congrats, Jason!
>
> Happy New Year
>
> Felicity
> Cubes&Crayons
> Outside the Cube
>
> On Dec 31, 1:28 pm, "jasontgoodr...@gmail.com"
>
>  wrote:
> > Hi, all.
>
> > OfficePort got another nice treatment in the mainstream press, this
> > time Crain's Chicago Business.
>
> > The Enterprise City piece links to a nicely done video report
> > featuring OfficePort members, so be sure to check that out, too.
>
> >http://shar.es/a9YXq
>
> > Cheers and Happy New Year!
> > Jason

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[Coworking] Press coverage in Chicago

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Hi, all.

OfficePort got another nice treatment in the mainstream press, this
time Crain's Chicago Business.

The Enterprise City piece links to a nicely done video report
featuring OfficePort members, so be sure to check that out, too.

http://shar.es/a9YXq

Cheers and Happy New Year!
Jason

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[Coworking] Re: PariSoMa and Zipcar

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Re: Car sharing and coworking

Hi, all. OfficePort in Chicago has a similar arrangement with i-Go Car
Sharing, a popular locally owned non-profit.

Car sharing and coworking (office sharing) are natural fits and a
great chance to cross-promote. We promote i-Go at events and feature
our arrangement—free biz membership ($75)—as a benefit of becoming an
OfficePort member; I-Go promotes OfficePort to their 14,000 members in
return. All i-Go members get half off a month's membership, up to
$275.

Since we share the same ethos as i-Go, we're planning more joint
marketing efforts in 2010. There are locally based car sharing
companies all over the U.S. where i-Go members have reciprocal
privileges.

Not dissing ZipCar. It was just a matter of what fit our membership
and vision better.

Hope this helps other space owners get more value for their crew.

Best,
Jason
Coworking Evangelist
OfficePort Chicago
www.officeportchi.com



On Dec 21, 4:22 pm, "Julian @PariSoMa"  wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> I wanted to let you know about a great partnership PariSoMa has
> started with Zipcar.  All coworkers can now sign-up for $25 ($50 off
> regular pricing), they get $25 of free driving credit, and we have
> flat rate fees M - F ($8.75/hr, $54 7am - 7pm, $66 for 24 hours).
>
> Zipcar originally didn't give us the flat rates but then called us
> back to offer us an even better deal with the flat rates.  They have
> set us up as a corporate account, and given us our own unique 
> urlwww.zipcar.com/parisoma.  All I did was contact the local head of
> marketing for Zipcar.  When people sign-up via the URL we have to
> approve them, so it ensures no one takes advantage of the deal.
>
> I think Zipcar is a great partner for coworking spaces.  We are
> starting to look for more partnerships like this to give our coworkers
> added bonuses for being part of the community such as our local food
> co-op, CityShare, bike stores, etc.
>
> I hope some of you guys get involved with Zipcar too.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Julian

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[Coworking] Re: The Cube for Coworking

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Hi, r.!

I can't answer for Mike, but since The Cube just started, I guess it
can be whatever its members want it to be. Personally, I see it as a
good complement to the wiki and Google group as an outlet for casual
socializing and sharing.

I'd be more comfortable posting an event calendar or promos on The
Cube than here, FWW. Having a central place to check out space
happenings would be awesome, too. So thanks, Mike!

Jason

On Oct 24, 8:10 am, ruyoung  wrote:
> hi mike,
>
> what do you hope to achieve on the ning group? i signed up because i
> was curious to see what it was going to lead to, but i worry about
> diluting the general coworking conversation between many places.
>
> just curious why you thought the ning group was necessary.
> r.
>
> On Oct 23, 2:41 pm, Mike Pihlman  wrote:
>
> > Just a reminder that "TheCube" is a new "meeting place" for coworkers
> > and space owners.
>
> > You can upload pics, add discussions, comments, events, update blogs,
> > etc etc.
>
> > Looks like there are about 20 members so far...
>
> >http://www.thecoworkingcube.com/
>
> > Thanks, Mike
>
> > --
> > Mike Pihlman
> > TracyVirtualOffice
> > "A Coworking Community"
> > 95 W. 11th Street, Suite 203
> > Tracy, CA 95376
> > Mobile: 209-608-4340
> > Web: TracyVirtualOffice.com
> > Twitter: @TracyVirtOffice
> > Skype:  tracyvirtualoffice1
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[Coworking] Re: Upcoming Breakout! Sessions: An Experiment in Mobile Work and Peer Production

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Tara,

Thanks for your vigilance of protocol as well as your intuition that
this would be of interest to the community. I floated a Breakout for
Chicago, but wasn't able to pull it together in time. Next year for
sure.

In the meantime (Twitter references ahead), me and #moworking founder
David Kadavy (@Kadavy) are going with a coworking flash mob model. The
next nice day here, we'll converge on Daley Plaza, where Da Mare is
promoting public wi-fi. We'll take him up on it and do a little ad-hoc
coworking. We're organize via Twitter with the above hash tag. (BTW,
I'm @chigoodrich.)

I think Breakout is important because it will lift coworking boats,
too. (There are obvious limits to working outdoors and in public
spaces.)

Jason


On Sep 22, 10:26 pm, Tara Hunt  wrote:
> Laura,
> Normally I don't let these messages through, but I thought that people on
> the coworking list may actually find this conference interesting. The
> policies on the list state that if you don't contribute first, these sorts
> of promotions are a no-no. Basically we ask you to give to the community
> before asking for something for yourself.
> Coworking crew...if you don't want me to post these items in the future, let
> me know. I just thought it may be interesting.
>
> Tara
>
>
>
> On Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 9:40 PM, Laura Forlano  wrote:
> > Hi All.
>
> > I'd like to announce the upcoming Breakout! sessions (breakoutfestival.org,
> > Sept 17-Oct 16), a collaborative team project that has been funded by The
> > Architectural League of New York as part of the Sentient City (
> > sentientcity.net, Sept 17-Nov 7) exhibition.  You can register on the site
> > athttp://social.breakoutfestival.org/in order to participate in any of
> > the scheduled sessions or even host your own session.  I'm hosting the
> > "Flash Mob Ethnography" sessions.
>
> > Upcoming Sessions:
> > • Disruptive Organizing at SVA (Wednesday 9/23, 6-8PM)
> > • The Future of Mobile Work at 60 Wall St Atrium (Thursday 9/24, 12-2pm)
> > • Introduction to Ethnography at Madison Square South Plaza (Friday 9/25,
> > 9-10:15am)
> > • Reflecting on Breakout! at Wagner Park (Friday 9/25, 12-4pm)
> > • Happy Hour Presentation at the Architectural League at The Urban
> > Center (Friday 9/25, 7-9pm)
> > • GTD Monday at Starbucks Astor Place (Monday 9/28, 9-9:30am)
> > • Flash Mob Ethnography Workshop (Monday 9/28, 10am-2pm)
>
> > Let me know if you are interested in hosting a session to share your
> > knowledge, collaborate on a project or hold a social/networking event.
> >  Please feel free to forward to those in New York that might be interested.
> >  Apologies for cross posting.
>
> > Thanks, and I hope to see you soon.
>
> > Best,
> > Laura
>
> > Laura Forlano, Ph.D.
> >http://lauraforlano.org
>
> --
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>
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[Coworking] Re: Coworking Directory in PDF

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Hi, Jodi.

Did you check out the coworking map of the world? That shows a few
more spaces in the U.S. than are on your list. That said, even the map
isn't completely current.
http://bit.ly/KKhnX

Please be sure to add two of the world's largest coworking spaces,
OfficePortCHI and OfficePortKC. The Kansas City location is 20,000 sq.
ft., Chicago has nearly 15,000 sq. ft.

Good luck with the investors! (But don't wait for 'em, either!)

Jason
Coworking Evangelist
www.officeportchi.com

On Sep 18, 10:15 am, "ourspacefortwa...@gmail.com"
 wrote:
> As I am developing a portfolio for potential investors of OurSpace, I
> created a Coworking Directory in PDF.  I have attached it in the file
> section; if you have problems locating it please indicate that to me.
> If you have any changes or additions that should be made please
> contact me.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jodi 
> Deanwww.ourspacefortwayne.wordpress.comwww.jodielizabethdeanfortwayne.wordpress.com(I'm
>  for hire.)
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[Coworking] Re: Vancouver's Workspace closes

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Re: Open source real estate...

Jerome, can you tell us what percentage of Blankspaces members are
"techies"?
(Other space owners, please chime in as well.)

I find it's harder each year to delineate tech, media or green as the
concepts become more integrated into every enterprise. Obviously,
there are tech experts and/or consultants who do work for and
collaborate with others. But in a space full of developers, for
instance, there would be far fewer opportunities to network and
collaborate with others who need their services.

The issue I'm getting at is the necessity for diversity, like in any
thriving, sustainable community. (Or financial portfolio, for that
matter.)  My view is that the only way for coworking to thrive and
gain mainstream awareness is for space owners to seek out the widest
variety of professions that could add value for their members. I
simply think the exclusive club concept has to become a little more
inclusive. That's not such a scary prospect once you look at the
immense opportunities. There is sustainability and growth in
diversity.

Jason


On Aug 21, 2:31 pm, Jerome Chang  wrote:
> a tweak: "open source real estate for techies" or "open source real  
> estate for the tech community"
>
> J
> __
> BLANKSPACES
> "work wide open"
>
> www.blankspaces.com
> 5405 Wilshire Blvd (2 blocks west of La Brea)
> Los Angeles, CA 90036
> 323.330.9505 (office)
>
> On Aug 21, 2009, at 9:35 AM, Alex Hillman wrote:
>
> > I dig that.
>
> > --
> > -
> > --
> > -
> > Alex Hillman
> > im always developing something
> > digital: a...@weknowhtml.com
> > helpful:www.unstick.me
> > visual:www.dangerouslyawesome.com
> > local:www.indyhall.org
>
> > On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 11:02 AM, Jerome Chang  
> >  wrote:
>
> > I've been telling some people that it's open source real estate, or
> > wiki real estate.
>
> > Jerome
> > __
> > BLANKSPACES
> > "work wide open"
>
> >www.blankspaces.com
> > 5405 Wilshire Blvd (2 blocks west of La Brea)
> > Los Angeles, CA 90036
> > 323.330.9505 (office)
>
> > On Aug 21, 2009, at 5:23 AM, Patrick Tanguay wrote:
>
> > > 100% agreed. In many ways coworking is open source in meat space  
> > (the
> > > real world). Iterations, collaboration and needs grassroots
> > > commitment.
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[Coworking] OfficePort and coworking in Chicago Tribune

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Hi, everyone!

The Chicago Tribune ran a cover story on coworking this Sunday,
spotlighting OfficePort and its opening Aug. 24. Ravenswood Coworking
and Jelly were also featured prominently.

I think the trifecta of coworking options were covered well in the
article: Drop-in Jelly, stay-awhile Ravenswood, and we-mean-business
OfficePort.

Here's the headline and link to check it out:

Office space for the company of 1
http://shar.es/Q15F
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[Coworking] Re: Questions about spaces

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I know, I know. I should just get over it!


On Aug 15, 9:38 am, Tara Hunt  wrote:
> It certainly would eliminate the confusion with cow-orking! ;)
>
> On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 10:30 AM, jasontgoodr...@gmail.com <
>
>
>
> jasontgoodr...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Amen to all of the above. A GREAT resource for founders and catalysts.
>
> > FWW, I much prefer "CoWorking" over "coworking."
> > I'm not always a fan of intercapped terms, but I think in this case it
> > emphasizes both the Co and the Working appropriately.
> > Several editors and other word people with whom I've worked
> > immediately see "cow working."
>
> > Any thoughts on this?
>
> > I'll open a new discussion on the topic. Just wanted to post this
> > where it occurred to me, thanks to Ralf's use.
>
> > On Aug 14, 5:39 am, Ralf Lippold  wrote:
> > > Wow, that is really awesome :-)
>
> > > Through the very personal advices by space owners newcomers
> > > to CoWorking (like us @LockSchuppen) get a strong connection
> > > to what is really going on in the CoWorking world around the globe:-)
>
> > > Cheers,
>
> > > Ralf
>
> > > -
>
> > > Twitter:http://twitter.com/LockSchuppen
>
> > > Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=73285988115
>
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[Coworking] Re: Questions about spaces

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Amen to all of the above. A GREAT resource for founders and catalysts.

FWW, I much prefer "CoWorking" over "coworking."
I'm not always a fan of intercapped terms, but I think in this case it
emphasizes both the Co and the Working appropriately.
Several editors and other word people with whom I've worked
immediately see "cow working."

Any thoughts on this?

I'll open a new discussion on the topic. Just wanted to post this
where it occurred to me, thanks to Ralf's use.

On Aug 14, 5:39 am, Ralf Lippold  wrote:
> Wow, that is really awesome :-)
>
> Through the very personal advices by space owners newcomers
> to CoWorking (like us @LockSchuppen) get a strong connection
> to what is really going on in the CoWorking world around the globe:-)
>
> Cheers,
>
> Ralf
>
> -
>
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>
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[Coworking] Re: Coworking progress in Chicago

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Hi, Eric!

The address is 9 W Washington (Washington and State). The space is
coming together rapidly and we'll be operational by Aug. 24. Hoping to
have a preview party just before. To get an invite and space updates,
become an OfficePortCHI fan on FB. (But I won't leave you hangin',
either.)

I finally got to Ravenswood Coworking for an open house party last
week. Jeff Park and crew are a great group. He's an incredible host.
The Trib dropped by that day as well for a story I pitched on the
state of coworking in Chicago. OfficePort's opening will be the news
peg. Not sure if the Trib visited The Coop yet, but I'll make sure
they get in any listing of coworking spots. Sam and Linsey are super
cool. Went to Whuffaoke there last month!

Let's keep talking!


On Aug 10, 2:03 pm, Eric Marden  wrote:
> I'm with Wendy, please post more details as they become available,  
> including the location... and if you haven't look up the good folks at  
> The Coop for some inter-city coworking 
> cooperation:http://www.coworkchicago.com/
>   (there is also Ravens 
> Wood:http://coworking.pbworks.com/CoworkingChicagoRavenswood)
> .
>
> -e
>
> On Aug 10, 2009, at 1:57 PM, Wendy S. wrote:
>
>
>
> > Jason,
> > this is fantastic news!  I did check out the website but want to know
> > where on State Street?  If you can provide more specifics that would
> > help.
>
> > I may be able to offer referrals as well as pitch my laptop there.
> > thanks
> > Wendy - Chicago
>
> - Eric Marden
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .http://ericmarden.com
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[Coworking] Re: Coworking progress in Chicago

[jasontgoodr...@gmail.com]

Awesome, Wendy. The address is 9 W Washington, which is next to the
Hotel Burnham on the corner of State and Washington. To make sure
you're on the preview party invite list, become an OfficePortCHI fan
on Facebook.

Referrals would be fantastic as well. If you have some specific ideas,
just e-mail me.

Thanks!
Jason

On Aug 10, 12:57 pm, "Wendy S."  wrote:
> Jason,
> this is fantastic news!  I did check out the website but want to know
> where on State Street?  If you can provide more specifics that would
> help.
>
> I may be able to offer referrals as well as pitch my laptop there.
> thanks
> Wendy - Chicago
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[Coworking] Coworking progress in Chicago

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Hi, everyone.

Just wanted to update you on coworking developments in the Windy City.
The ball is starting to roll at long last.

OfficePort is opening a 15,000 sq.-ft. location downtown on State
Street. Things really took off for them in Kansas City, and they saw
an
opportunity—and a depressed real estate market—ripe for expansion
here. Right now, they're signing up monthly members, but co-founder
Shaul Jolles says he wants to stay flexible on how people want to use
the space.

Does anyone know if this is the first multi-city coworking enterprise
in
the US? I know The HUB is quickly establishing locations, but maybe no
more than one is currently open?

In full disclosure, I'm handling media relations for OfficePort CHI.
(The
first article on it will be in the Chicago Tribune probably next
week.) I'm also a coworking evangelist, raising awareness wherever I
go.

Please tell any coworking supporters you know in Chicago to check out
OfficePort CHI at officeportchi.com or become a Facebook fan to get an
invite to the preview party.

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[Coworking] Re: Coworking business planning

[jasontgoodr...@gmail.com]

Hi! I'm in the same dilemma—looking for cashflow templates. Here's a
good example of a biz plan with cashflow forecasts. It's in Australian
dollars, however.

http://www.urbanworkspaces.com/wp/business-model/

You could contact the owner to see if he would make the template
available to everyone in an .xls format or similar.

Good luck!


On Aug 4, 8:37 pm, django_jedi  wrote:
> Thanks Cadu.  I checked out the docs last night.  Very helpful.  Still
> looking for cash flow templates, though, if anyone is willing to
> share.
>
> - R
>
> On Aug 4, 12:32 pm, Cadu de Castro Alves 
> wrote:
>
> > Hi Rob,
>
> > There is a place in the group where people share 
> > files:http://groups.google.com/group/coworking/files?hl=en
>
> > Enjoy!
>
> > []'s,
>
> > Cadu de Castro Alves
> > Desenvolvedor Web
> > Blue Factory Solutions
> > Celular: (21) 7841-5020 / ID: 23*34315
>
> > On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 11:25 PM, portlandhead  wrote:
>
> > > Hi All,
>
> > > I'm in the process of setting up a coworking space in Portland,
> > > Maine.  I'm trying to write up a business plan and cash flow.  If
> > > anyone has any templates, resources or words of advice, that would be
> > > greatly appreciated.
>
> > > Cheers,
>
> > > - Rob
> > > 
> > > #RobLandry {
> > > title:  Principal;
> > > company: Pemaquid Communications, LLC;
> > > city: Portland, Maine;
> > > ph: 207.221.2520;
> > > url:www.pemaquid.com;
> > > twitter: portlandhead, pemaquid;
> > > }
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[Coworking] Re: Crisis management: One day to the opening and the floor is totally messed up.

[jasontgoodr...@gmail.com]

Looks quite hip, actually. Like dark-stained wood floors.

Best of luck. We're rooting for you!

Jason

On Jun 30, 9:19 am, Liu Yan  wrote:
> Mike, There are simply just so many abandoned factory in the downtown area,
> the regeneration to the old industrial grey area is the trend all around the
> world. Artists and creative people love old buildings because of their
> unique identities, high ceiling, cheap rent and the stories hidden in the
> cement. lol
>
> I have just uploaded the photos of Xindanwei Coworking Playce to our
> website:  http://xindanwei.com. Please check them out if you are interested:
>
> greetings, Liu Yan
>
> 2009/6/30 Mike Schinkel 
>
>
>
> > Liu:
>
> > That's the culture in China like today?  In the 1950's in the USA everyone
> > wanted shiny and new(-looking) because they were emerging from the
> > depression. Today in the US we want weathered and old(-looking, even if new)
> > because we've had some many mass-produced new items we want to get back to
> > the perceived-quality or something with longevity and character.  Do Chinese
> > people value the "loft look" (an example:
> >http://www.carolinarealtyguide.com/images/lofts9.jpg) or do they prefer
> > for things to be new and spotless?
>
> > (BTW, there's no judgment here; everyone's current culture is their own and
> > it goes in cycles typically differenting from what they had in the somewhat
> > recent past.)
>
> > -Mike Schinkel
> > Organizer; Atlanta Web Entrepreneurs
> >http://atlantawebentrepreneurs.org
> >http://twitter.com/mikeschinkel
> >http://twitter.com/atlantaweb
>
> > - Original Message -
> > From: "Liu Yan" 
> > To: coworking@googlegroups.com
> > Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 5:26:32 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
> > Subject: [Coworking] Crisis management: One day to the opening and the
> > floor is totally  messed up.
>
> > Tomorrow is our big day and the floor guy called yesterday morning and told
> > us this bad news: the color of our new cement floor is completely messed up.
> > It looks like a child smear the mud all over his face, the wildest pattern
> > design you could ever imagine!
>
> > It is possible to use this space, I figured, because I remember Dave Troy
> > once told me here " don't impress your coworkers with your hardware", but we
> > don't want to scare our coworkers off with our hardware, either! Anybody
> > help me with some tips how to manage these?
>
> > Big thanks!
>
> > Liu Yan
>
> > --
> > Liu Yan刘妍
> > (+86) 135 2429 5509
> > Xindanwei Coworking Playce
> > Xindanwei Coworking China Network
> > @theliuyan
> > @xindanwei
> >http://xindanwei.com
>
> --
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[Coworking] Re: Social media portal (Formerly Catalysts in Chicago)

[jasontgoodr...@gmail.com]

Yeah, that's what I figure. No off-the shelf solution. Drupal looks
pretty killer. Thanks for your input!

-Jason

On May 19, 10:15 am, James Hall  wrote:
> Sounds like you may need to just go and build a website with Drupal?  At
> least in my neck of the woods, every other PHP developer knows Drupal.
> - James Hall
>
> 2009/5/19 jasontgoodr...@gmail.com 
>
>
>
> > Hi, Mark.
>
> > Sorry so long in replying. Maybe you and the group can help me with
> > this.
>
> > My idea for the portal is to jack people right in to connecting with
> > those around them and give them all the tools they need to be
> > productive. I don't want to reinvent any wheels here. I just want to
> > rearrange them to fit my purpose!
>
> > The Ning group option is certainly easier for me--and free! I've been
> > playing with a Ning mock up for a coworking group already. What I
> > haven't been able to do, however, is make it as "one-stop" as I'd like
> > for the features I'm hoping to incorporate. So, here are three main
> > features for which I haven't found the right plug-and-play solution:
>
> > 1. Seamless connection to the portal/home page that would include a
> > "Who's here?" roster front and center. Your avatar with micro profile
> > is added after an opt-in prompt. Just click someone's icon or name a
> > la Twitter and it opens a new window of their chosen link.
>
> > 2. Integrated instant messaging.
>
> > 3. One-click advertising. Want to promote your company, product or
> > event to this crowd? Just click, pay and upload your ad--you're next in
> > line. (With admin approval, of course.)
>
> > Other typical navigation, info and service components would surround
> > the above features.
>
> > I hope you and anyone else in the group can help guide me here. If I
> > can find something suitable off the shelf, I won't have to spend
> > precious seed money. If not, perhaps someone can give me an estimate
> > on the degree of difficulty of what I'm trying to do. I don't think
> > it's too complicated, but I'm not a developer.
>
> > Many thanks!
> > Jason
>
> > On May 9, 3:23 am, "Mark W. Johnson"  wrote:
> > > Why not use a Ning and just link from the main site?
>
> > > --MJ
>
> > > On May 8, 7:07 pm, Liu Yan  wrote:
>
> > > > Dear Jason,
>
> > > > I really like your idea of building "a social media portal to ease
> > > > introductions and
> > > > grease the collaborative process at coworking sites and cafes". We felt
> > > > strongly that this social media portal should definitely go in parallel
> > with
> > > > the coworking site.
>
> > > > However, due to the limited budget, we have adjusted our plan of the
> > website
> > > > development and decided to use all the available tools and applications
> > for
> > > > sharing and online booking. Please check our
> > website:www.xindanwei.comand
> > > > tell us what you think.
>
> > > > greetings from Shanghai,
>
> > > > Yan
>
> > > > 2009/5/7 jasontgoodr...@gmail.com 
>
> > > > > Hi, everyone!
>
> > > > > My wife and I are building a coworking community inChicagowith the
> > > > > goal of opening a space by the end of the summer. (Name tbd) Your
> > > > > posts have been a great introduction to the culture and workings of
> > > > > the movement. We hope to contribute substantially as the venture
> > > > > progresses.
>
> > > > > I'm a career journalist (editing and design) who became interested in
> > > > > coworking after I was laid off from theChicagoTribune. While
> > > > > establishing my freelance business, I sorely needed affordable
> > > > > workspace outside my home in order to be productive. We all know the
> > > > > inadequate options. I was one of those who thought I had come up with
> > > > > a profound, new idea of collaborative, shared workspace--until I
> > > > > discovered the right search terms! For now, I Jelly with Sean
> > Johnson,
> > > > > Brad Maier and crew at a spacious North Side coffee shop. Very cool,
> > > > > inviting people.
>
> > > > > I'm also developing a social media portal to ease introductions and
> > > > > grease the collaborative process at coworking sites and cafes, etc.
>
> > >

[Coworking] Social media portal (Formerly Catalysts in Chicago)

[jasontgoodr...@gmail.com]

Hi, Mark.

Sorry so long in replying. Maybe you and the group can help me with
this.

My idea for the portal is to jack people right in to connecting with
those around them and give them all the tools they need to be
productive. I don't want to reinvent any wheels here. I just want to
rearrange them to fit my purpose!

The Ning group option is certainly easier for me--and free! I've been
playing with a Ning mock up for a coworking group already. What I
haven't been able to do, however, is make it as "one-stop" as I'd like
for the features I'm hoping to incorporate. So, here are three main
features for which I haven't found the right plug-and-play solution:

1. Seamless connection to the portal/home page that would include a
"Who's here?" roster front and center. Your avatar with micro profile
is added after an opt-in prompt. Just click someone's icon or name a
la Twitter and it opens a new window of their chosen link.

2. Integrated instant messaging.

3. One-click advertising. Want to promote your company, product or
event to this crowd? Just click, pay and upload your ad--you're next in
line. (With admin approval, of course.)

Other typical navigation, info and service components would surround
the above features.

I hope you and anyone else in the group can help guide me here. If I
can find something suitable off the shelf, I won't have to spend
precious seed money. If not, perhaps someone can give me an estimate
on the degree of difficulty of what I'm trying to do. I don't think
it's too complicated, but I'm not a developer.

Many thanks!
Jason


On May 9, 3:23 am, "Mark W. Johnson"  wrote:
> Why not use a Ning and just link from the main site?
>
> --MJ
>
> On May 8, 7:07 pm, Liu Yan  wrote:
>
> > Dear Jason,
>
> > I really like your idea of building "a social media portal to ease
> > introductions and
> > grease the collaborative process at coworking sites and cafes". We felt
> > strongly that this social media portal should definitely go in parallel with
> > the coworking site.
>
> > However, due to the limited budget, we have adjusted our plan of the website
> > development and decided to use all the available tools and applications for
> > sharing and online booking. Please check our website:www.xindanwei.comand
> > tell us what you think.
>
> > greetings from Shanghai,
>
> > Yan
>
> > 2009/5/7 jasontgoodr...@gmail.com 
>
> > > Hi, everyone!
>
> > > My wife and I are building a coworking community inChicagowith the
> > > goal of opening a space by the end of the summer. (Name tbd) Your
> > > posts have been a great introduction to the culture and workings of
> > > the movement. We hope to contribute substantially as the venture
> > > progresses.
>
> > > I'm a career journalist (editing and design) who became interested in
> > > coworking after I was laid off from theChicagoTribune. While
> > > establishing my freelance business, I sorely needed affordable
> > > workspace outside my home in order to be productive. We all know the
> > > inadequate options. I was one of those who thought I had come up with
> > > a profound, new idea of collaborative, shared workspace--until I
> > > discovered the right search terms! For now, I Jelly with Sean Johnson,
> > > Brad Maier and crew at a spacious North Side coffee shop. Very cool,
> > > inviting people.
>
> > > I'm also developing a social media portal to ease introductions and
> > > grease the collaborative process at coworking sites and cafes, etc.
>
> > > Gretchen, my wife, probably saw the potential of coworking before I
> > > did. ("Jason, you need to get out of the house.") She's my tag team
> > > partner in this enterprise. She's also a bookkeeper and mom who has
> > > been an actress, singer, IT manager... She will introduce herself to
> > > the group more aptly than I can in the near future. She always has
> > > great questions and thoughts.
>
> > > Enough for now. I'm so glad this community exists. I'll try to give
> > > even more than I get.
>
> > > Thanks!
> > > Jason Goodrich
>
> > --
> > Liu Yan刘妍
> > (+86) 135 2429 5509
> > liuyan.dat...@gmail.com
> > @theliuyanwww.we-need-money-not-art.com/activistwww.xindanwei.com
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[Coworking] Re: Catalysts in Chicago

[jasontgoodr...@gmail.com]

Thanks, Eric.

I've already contacted Linsey Burritt at The COOP. I'm going there
next week to work and chat. Ravenswood is next on the list, but I
haven't talked to anyone there yet. We'll be visiting other coworking
locations in the next month to put finishing touches on our business
plan.

I think there's huge potential for the movement here if we can raise
awareness of coworking locally and nationally. *Personally, I believe
this is something the people in this forum can do very effectively
together.* I'll post some starter ideas this weekend that I hope you
and everyone will add to.

As for potential locations, we're focusing on the North Side in
Lakeview/Lincoln Park. We've also looked in the West Loop and River
North. Frankly I think every neighborhood should have multiple spots,
but we're well aware of giving existing sites breathing space,
especially early on.

I love that cities like Orlando and Columbus are helping lead the
coworking charge. When you get a chance, I'd like to hear more about
the scene there and what you'd like to see happen here. We're
approaching this as open source workspace. We have ideas and drive to
get it done, yet the best solution will come with enthusiastic input.

Talk to you again soon.

-Jason


On May 7, 3:24 pm, Eric Marden  wrote:
> Jason,
>
> That's great to hear. Do you know which side of Chicago you're  
> thinking about? Also you may want to reach out to The COOP 
> (http://coworkchicago.com
> ) and Ravenswood (http://coworking.pbworks.com/CoworkingChicagoRavenswood
> ), which are coworking spaces currently open.
>
> I'm moving to Chicago this summer, so keep the list up to date on your  
> progress. I know I'll be interested in getting involved with the  
> coworking scene there (like I have been here in Orlando where I'm  
> currently at).
>
> - Eric Marden
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .http://ericmarden.com
>
> On May 6, 2009, at 6:54 PM, jasontgoodr...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>
>
> > Hi, everyone!
>
> > My wife and I are building a coworking community in Chicago with the
> > goal of opening a space by the end of the summer. (Name tbd) Your
> > posts have been a great introduction to the culture and workings of
> > the movement. We hope to contribute substantially as the venture
> > progresses.
>
> > I'm a career journalist (editing and design) who became interested in
> > coworking after I was laid off from the Chicago Tribune. While
> > establishing my freelance business, I sorely needed affordable
> > workspace outside my home in order to be productive. We all know the
> > inadequate options. I was one of those who thought I had come up with
> > a profound, new idea of collaborative, shared workspace—until I
> > discovered the right search terms! For now, I Jelly with Sean Johnson,
> > Brad Maier and crew at a spacious North Side coffee shop. Very cool,
> > inviting people.
>
> > I'm also developing a social media portal to ease introductions and
> > grease the collaborative process at coworking sites and cafes, etc.
>
> > Gretchen, my wife, probably saw the potential of coworking before I
> > did. ("Jason, you need to get out of the house.") She's my tag team
> > partner in this enterprise. She's also a bookkeeper and mom who has
> > been an actress, singer, IT manager... She will introduce herself to
> > the group more aptly than I can in the near future. She always has
> > great questions and thoughts.
>
> > Enough for now. I'm so glad this community exists. I'll try to give
> > even more than I get.
>
> > Thanks!
> > Jason Goodrich
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[Coworking] Catalysts in Chicago

[jasontgoodr...@gmail.com]

Hi, everyone!

My wife and I are building a coworking community in Chicago with the
goal of opening a space by the end of the summer. (Name tbd) Your
posts have been a great introduction to the culture and workings of
the movement. We hope to contribute substantially as the venture
progresses.

I'm a career journalist (editing and design) who became interested in
coworking after I was laid off from the Chicago Tribune. While
establishing my freelance business, I sorely needed affordable
workspace outside my home in order to be productive. We all know the
inadequate options. I was one of those who thought I had come up with
a profound, new idea of collaborative, shared workspace—until I
discovered the right search terms! For now, I Jelly with Sean Johnson,
Brad Maier and crew at a spacious North Side coffee shop. Very cool,
inviting people.

I'm also developing a social media portal to ease introductions and
grease the collaborative process at coworking sites and cafes, etc.

Gretchen, my wife, probably saw the potential of coworking before I
did. ("Jason, you need to get out of the house.") She's my tag team
partner in this enterprise. She's also a bookkeeper and mom who has
been an actress, singer, IT manager... She will introduce herself to
the group more aptly than I can in the near future. She always has
great questions and thoughts.

Enough for now. I'm so glad this community exists. I'll try to give
even more than I get.

Thanks!
Jason Goodrich

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