[Coworking] Re: Picturing your space

2012-03-26 Thread OC Houston
Most definitely. Checking out other websites helps me confirm, or be comfortable, that we don't have to flashy, plush or extravagant. We don't even have to strive for a corporate look. Starting with the basics allows the space to take on the personality of the community. :-) Toni On Mar 26, 1:40 

Re: [Coworking] Re: Coworking as a "business location" option

2012-03-26 Thread Susan Evans
Local Seattle writer Michelle Goodman talks a bit about coworking in her book "My So-Called Freelance Life ." Worth a read for sure! Susan __ Office Nomads officenomads.com 206-484-5859 On Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 1:49 PM, OC Houston wrote: > Cheryl, > > I won't

Re: [Coworking] Re: Picturing your space

2012-03-26 Thread Susan Evans
Glad to hear seeing the photos was helpful, you all! There is a delicate balance to strive for between mimicking what you have seen that you like in other spaces and being true to who you are and what your space is that is unique. Best of luck to you all, and share your photos as you go! Susan __

[Coworking] Forbes on Industrial Coworking & Crowdfunding

2012-03-26 Thread Steve King
Good article in Forbes on how small manufacturers and Makers are using crowdfunding and coworking. More good examples of coworking moving beyond offices. -- You recei

[Coworking] Re: Picturing your space

2012-03-26 Thread OC Houston
Your photos are very inspiring. I am on the web scoping out websites and space pics daily. It helps to have a point of reference. I've decided that we don't need to be fully outfitted when we launch. We're just starting with the basics and growing from there. Toni Hogan The Office Connexion On Ma

[Coworking] Re: Picturing your space

2012-03-26 Thread Stephen M. Frey, AIA LEED AP
S, Thanks for sharing the journey of Office Nomads and the advice. The photos of the present day are appealing as the earlier photos from years ago. Helpful context. Best, Steve On Mar 23, 2:07 pm, Susan Evans wrote: > Hey there fellow coworkers, > > I am finally catching up on the ol' Google G

Re: [Coworking] wifi access

2012-03-26 Thread Jerome Chang
There's no free lunch. Charge him a monthly fee, which you can then deduct off of rent. How else are others just using the wi-fi - your other neighbors? Or people who come in who just sit on a couch, but not a desk.. Jerome __ BLANKSPACES "work FOR yourself, not BY yourself" www.

[Coworking] Re: CoWorking Bethlehem makes it into the local Regional Paper

2012-03-26 Thread OC Houston
OMGosh! This is an AWESOME story. We're really big on press release and media coverage for our ventures. I have been wondering if it were too early to start doing press releases since we aren't planning our opening until June. I think now is a great time after reading your story. Very motivating! I

Re: [Coworking] wifi access

2012-03-26 Thread Joshua Marpet
Give him access, and make him clickthrough a EULA to access. And by that I mean, degrade the bandwidth he is getting, monitor the access, and blackmail him with the porno he downloads for repairs and better rent. I mean, it is good neighbor relations to offer Wi-fi access as a service to all the

[Coworking] wifi access

2012-03-26 Thread Niki
Good Monday morning, all! Have a new question that I know what I think but would like to have other views as well. As with all our centers, when you become a member you get access to the wi-fi services. And if you're a day trip person you get access. As a rule, we change the password on the sec

[Coworking] CoWorking Bethlehem makes it into the local Regional Paper

2012-03-26 Thread SantiagoR1@SoBeCoWorks
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to share with everyone an article that came out today in our local regional paper called the Express Times. I spoke with Lynn Olanoff, the writer, last week and she agreed to meet me at our soon to open SoBeCoWorks store front. I say soon to open because I've ha