Re: [Coworking] Re: Launching Classes. This is the start and will update on progress and model

2012-04-20 Thread Alex Hillman
Of course, my eyes skipped right over that :) thanks Angel. -Alex -- /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 6:34 PM, Angel Kwiatkowski wrote: Alex--from above What amenities we provide: We have a large room that will turn from coworking during the

[Coworking] Re: Launching Classes. This is the start and will update on progress and model

2012-04-20 Thread Gretchen Baisa
Hey Craig - Giving you a high five for really jumping on setting up the classes (GCUC was just a minute ago!!) and particularly on some stellar community outreach about the program. Keep us posted and congratulations! -Gretchen NextSpace San Jose On Apr 19, 10:18 am, Craig Baute - Creative

[Coworking] I Raised Over $1 Million Thanks to Coworking (video testimonial)

2012-04-20 Thread Ramon Suarez (Betagroup Coworking Brussels)
The best video testimonial we could have gotten to give us a push :) http://coworking.betagroup.be/davy-kestens-shares-his-journey-to-the-usa-from-twitspark-startup-idea-to-raising-e1-million-in-just-9-months/ Got a spike of tryouts and signups after this, suddendly a lot more people are aware

[Coworking] Re: Launching Classes. This is the start and will update on progress and model

2012-04-20 Thread Toni Hogan
Craig, This is exactly the angle we're taking. We're promoting our space as a community coworking and business resource center. We want most of our classes to be free so we are partnering with local business development programs who already have funding and programs in place. I am also creating a

Re: [Coworking] Awesome list: 64 Co-working Spaces For Every Entrepreneur

2012-04-20 Thread Volkan DULKADİROĞLU
That' s great, thanks for it... 20 Nisan 2012 01:58 tarihinde John Wilker john.wil...@gmail.com yazdı: Curious how such a list is compiled. But a great list! John Wilker Founder, 360|Conferences (720) 381-2370 twitter: jwilker http://twitter.com/jwilker johnwilker.com | 360|MacDev

[Coworking] Re: Launching Classes. This is the start and will update on progress and model

2012-04-20 Thread Craig Baute - Creative Density Coworking
Thanks for the kind words Toni. I decided not to partner with existing programs, like the chamber of commerce, because they generally serve new businesses with the basics of starting a business, 101 style of courses. We didn't want to be that and wanted to take it up to 200 to 300 level (to keep

[Coworking] Re: Launching Classes. This is the start and will update on progress and model

2012-04-20 Thread Toni Hogan
Most definitely. We will have other offerings as well. However, because of our location we will provide services to the community-at- large. Our membership materials do state that some class offerings will be fee-based. :-) TH On Apr 20, 11:47 am, Craig Baute - Creative Density Coworking

[Coworking] Liability Insurance Classification

2012-04-20 Thread Toni Hogan
I am getting quotes on liability insurance. My agent is pretty good at matching classifications for new business concepts. She was able to get my policy through underwriting for a hometending business which was as rare as coworking is in Houston. But, I want to get a few other quotes. What

Re: [Coworking] Liability Insurance Classification

2012-04-20 Thread Alex Hillman
We've worked with a local agency to get a policy through The Hartford for our liability. They've been awesome, and helpful in figuring out the ideal classification for a coworking space since we're a little weird. They were able to help us get something that met our landlord requirements,

[Coworking] Seeking advice: Transitioning space from individually to collectively run

2012-04-20 Thread davis work shop
Hi, This is an open request for stories, advice, warnings, inspirations, etc. on transitioning an individually-owned/managed coworking space to a collectively-owned and managed space. I opened The Work Shop, a modest (in size and complexity) coworking space in downtown Davis, CA exactly 5 weeks

Re: [Coworking] Liability Insurance Classification

2012-04-20 Thread Tom Brandt
We are classified as Clubs - Civic, service or social - no buildings or premises - other. On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 1:06 PM, Toni Hogan t...@theofficeconnexion.comwrote: I am getting quotes on liability insurance. My agent is pretty good at matching classifications for new business concepts. She

Re: [Coworking] Liability Insurance Classification

2012-04-20 Thread Mike Pihlman
We are very happy with Preston-Patterson as Alex mentioned. We are in CA... Mike On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 10:13 AM, Tom Brandt twbra...@gmail.com wrote: We are classified as Clubs - Civic, service or social - no buildings or premises - other. On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 1:06 PM, Toni Hogan

Re: [Coworking] Re: Launching Classes. This is the start and will update on progress and model

2012-04-20 Thread Chad Ballantyne
The combination of coworking space and business Centre is great! Makes sense. We've launched our Small Business Success Workshops focusing on that middle ground as Craig calls it. www.thecreativespace.ca/sbs We are also providing similar classes as the Chamber or other city/government funded

Re: [Coworking] Seeking advice: Transitioning space from individually to collectively run

2012-04-20 Thread Alex Hillman
Congrats on the successes so far! 1. losing some of the integrity/coherence of the physical space that come from one person's vision for how it should look and feel There's a difference between making it a free-for-all and encouraging people to contribute. There's also a continuum of

Re: [Coworking] Seeking advice: Transitioning space from individually to collectively run

2012-04-20 Thread Tom Brandt
These are some of the issues we faced when we (myself and two others) bought Workantile. Our situation is little different - there are only three co-owners while it sounds like you going for more of a co-op model. We found that having the several of us, with input from community members, helped

[Coworking] Re: Liability Insurance Classification

2012-04-20 Thread Toni Hogan
Thanks! I'll give them a holler! TH On Apr 20, 12:12 pm, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: We've worked with a local agency to get a policy through The Hartford for our liability. They've been awesome, and helpful in figuring out the ideal classification for a coworking space

[Coworking] Re: Launching Classes. This is the start and will update on progress and model

2012-04-20 Thread Toni Hogan
hehe @ LAME! We're going to give them a try starting up, but I have no problem firing ineffectiveness. :-) TH On Apr 20, 12:19 pm, Chad Ballantyne c...@thecreativespace.ca wrote: The combination of coworking space and business Centre is great!  Makes sense. We've launched our Small Business

[Coworking] Re: Anthony and Kevin at The Freelancers Union

2012-04-20 Thread Campbell McKellar
Hi everybody, I hope you are enjoying your Friday and getting ready for a fun and relaxing weekend. Just like many people on this list, we have a dream about a better way of working. Our way may not be the same as yours, and that's OK. The beauty of all this is that (in our own ways) we are