Re: [Coworking] A VC backed work space isn't something I fear.

2012-10-25 Thread julianne
Hey there Susan, I found two articles pertaining to the info you were looking for: http://www.deskmag.com/en/the-development-of-coworking-spaces-213 Data from the Global Coworking Survey shows that solo coworking spaces are twice as likely to be unprofitable as those with many “competitors” on

[Coworking] Re: Why do you love Coworking? Share your Coworking story on GoodCoworking

2012-10-25 Thread julianne
Wow - this is super! Love the 'Leaderboard' - Looks like more spaces need to get on board! :-) We'll push it out! Cheers! Julianne julianne(at)deskwanted.com On Wednesday, October 24, 2012 4:46:13 PM UTC+2, Matthias Wiemann wrote: I'm glad to announce that we just launched GoodCoworking -

Re: [Coworking] Let's fix the stupid job crisis ourselves

2012-10-25 Thread Sabrina
Hi Tony, I love your presentation and ideas. The reason I have been pursuing starting up a coworking community in my new home in England (I’m from the US) is that there isn’t a coworking community here yet, and like many places in England (OK, the world) the economy has taken its toll,

[Coworking] Re: Why do you love Coworking? Share your Coworking story on GoodCoworking

2012-10-25 Thread Kate
Hi Matthias, We launch our space on the 2nd November. www.marinestudios.co.uk Busy finalising site, walls and party invites. Are you happy for us to link to goodcoworking.com in our newsletter so people can see why they should be coworking? Kate On Wednesday, October 24, 2012 3:46:13 PM UTC+1,

[Coworking] Re: What is coworking? Promo video

2012-10-25 Thread NearDesk
Love it - if a bit Developer heavy On Saturday, 20 October 2012 03:26:04 UTC+1, Skid Vis wrote: I recently taped some member profiles where I asked a few questions, including What is coworking? I compiled my favorite answers into its own video, just something I can point people to when

RE: [Coworking] Rural Coworking in Northern Norway

2012-10-25 Thread Veel Hoeden- Where Many Hats Meet!
As a rural coworking space, I love seeing this! Thanks God Bless, Joel Bennett Chief Dreamchaser Veel Hoeden 641-780-7858 veelhoeden.posterous.com Join Us on https://www.facebook.com/veelhoeden Facebook! http://ink1003.com/p/tp/3ee1a6d9cb9fb511/url Follow us on Twitter

[Coworking] Re: Why do you love Coworking? Share your Coworking story on GoodCoworking

2012-10-25 Thread Lisa Davis
Great work! I saw this yesterday in my facebook stream and posted to it today. Fantastic! -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com

[Coworking] Re: Let's fix the stupid job crisis ourselves

2012-10-25 Thread Joel Dullroy
*I'm curious to see what kind of damage we could do if we made this an explicit part of our agenda. Not just to do what we do, but to do what we do with a shared ambition help more people work for themselves.* Tony, this is exactly the question I want to ask the coworking community! I also

Re: [Coworking] Re: Let's fix the stupid job crisis ourselves

2012-10-25 Thread Alex Hillman
They have to pay the rent and worry about filling their desks, connecting the wifi and selling coffee. Delegation, baby. Delegation. If you're more than a year into running your coworking space and you're still the only person doing these things (I'm not just talking about hired staff),

RE: [Coworking] Why do you love Coworking? Share your Coworking story on GoodCoworking

2012-10-25 Thread Veel Hoeden- Where Many Hats Meet!
Matthias- Excellent work! I requested an invite... how long does it usually take to get approved for sign in? Would like to pass this on to others at Veel Hoeden. Thanks God Bless, Joel Bennett Chief Dreamchaser Veel Hoeden 641-780-7858 veelhoeden.posterous.com Join Us on

Re: [Coworking] Re: Let's fix the stupid job crisis ourselves

2012-10-25 Thread Tony Bacigalupo
Miles, fair points-- there are obviously huge forces at work when we talk about jobs and the global economy. I'm interested in focusing on that which we can do right now to help move things forward. Perhaps we can't singlehandedly fix everything, but I'm betting we can put a serious dent in

[Coworking] Re: Why do you love Coworking? Share your Coworking story on GoodCoworking

2012-10-25 Thread Matthias Wiemann
Hi Kate, sure, that sounds great! Matthias Wiemann GoodCoworking https://goodcoworking.com On Thursday, October 25, 2012 12:09:25 PM UTC+2, Kate wrote: Hi Matthias, We launch our space on the 2nd November. www.marinestudios.co.uk Busy finalising site, walls and party invites. Are you happy

Re: [Coworking] Why do you love Coworking? Share your Coworking story on GoodCoworking

2012-10-25 Thread Matthias Wiemann
Hi Joel, thanks! We're sending out invites as quick as possible. First to sign up receive their invite first. We're currently working hard to get as many new members on board as possible. Matthias Wiemann GoodCoworking https://goodcoworking.com On Thursday, October 25, 2012 3:48:39 PM UTC+2,

Re: [Coworking] Why do you love Coworking? Share your Coworking story on GoodCoworking

2012-10-25 Thread Coworking Merignac Bordeaux
Hello Matthias Wiemann Nice to be in contact with this nice Space i have put my Coworking Space Aqui Work Center Near Bordeaux in Merignac (France) So if you are in my region You are Wecome, Bienvenu Chez Nous. keep in Touch !! 2012/10/25 Matthias Wiemann mat3...@googlemail.com Hi Joel,

Re: [Coworking] Re: What is coworking? Promo video

2012-10-25 Thread Coworking Merignac Bordeaux
2012/10/25 NearDesk melody.sl...@googlemail.com Love it - if a bit Developer heavy On Saturday, 20 October 2012 03:26:04 UTC+1, Skid Vis wrote: I recently taped some member profiles where I asked a few questions, including What is coworking? I compiled my favorite answers into its own

Re: [Coworking] Re: What is coworking? Promo video

2012-10-25 Thread Coworking Merignac Bordeaux
Nice Videos Le 25 octobre 2012 17:15, Coworking Merignac Bordeaux coworkingmerig...@gmail.com a écrit : 2012/10/25 NearDesk melody.sl...@googlemail.com Love it - if a bit Developer heavy On Saturday, 20 October 2012 03:26:04 UTC+1, Skid Vis wrote: I recently taped some member profiles

[Coworking] Re: Why do you love Coworking? Share your Coworking story on GoodCoworking

2012-10-25 Thread ShannonSkylightCoworking
Hi Matthias! This is absolutely energizing! Created and shared in the true spirit of coworking, I can't wait to read the stories that get posted here. I'm sure they will all be very inspiring! Thank you, Shannon Shannon Coghlan Reiss, Skylight Coworking Phoenixville

Re: [Coworking] Re: Let's fix the stupid job crisis ourselves

2012-10-25 Thread Glen Ferguson
Tony, your post yesterday was strangely prescient. Walking home Tuesday night, I had a conversation with a young homeless woman I chat with most mornings. I suspected, but didn't know for sure until that night what her situation was. She had checked out a Cowork Frederick flyer and wanted to

Re: [Coworking] Re: Let's fix the stupid job crisis ourselves

2012-10-25 Thread Tony Bacigalupo
Glen, that's a fantastic story. Can you please keep me/us in the loop? I'd love to highlight the stories of people who are working to become self-sufficient as examples for others. On Thu, Oct 25, 2012 at 12:03 PM, Glen Ferguson glenf...@gmail.com wrote: Tony, your post yesterday was strangely

Re: [Coworking] Re: Let's fix the stupid job crisis ourselves

2012-10-25 Thread Alex Hillman
Glen, this story is remarkable and makes me so hopeful. Thank you for sharing, and please keep us posted on how it goes. -- /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia building a community? http://masterclass.indyhall.org On Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 12:03 PM, Glen Ferguson wrote:

Re: [Coworking] A VC backed work space isn't something I fear.

2012-10-25 Thread Susan Evans
Awesome. Thanks, Julianne! Susan __ Office Nomads officenomads.com 206-323-6500(o) 206-484-5859(m) On Thu, Oct 25, 2012 at 2:34 AM, julianne juliannebecke...@googlemail.comwrote: Hey there Susan, I found two articles pertaining to the info you were looking for:

[Coworking] Clark Kent Goes Freelance

2012-10-25 Thread Steve King
In the latest issue of the Superman comic Kent quits his job to become a freelance bloggerhttp://www.cnn.com/2012/10/24/showbiz/superman-quits-job/index.html. The focus of most of the coverage of this event is on the decline of the news media. But I find it interesting he's decided to become

Re: [Coworking] Clark Kent Goes Freelance

2012-10-25 Thread Alex Hillman
And with that post, Steve King wins all of the available awesome points for the google group today. Unfortunately there were not many left after Glen Ferguson's tear-jerker earlier. Seriously, this is awesome. Adam just headed over to the local comic book store to buy a copy for Indy Hall's

[Coworking] Re: Let's fix the stupid job crisis ourselves

2012-10-25 Thread Peggy
Tony, this slideshow is great and illustrates the real evolution in our national economy that coworking is a part of. To get real innovation we have to rely on smaller and more flexible organizations. Coworking feeds that environment. We need more understanding and participation from our

[Coworking] Re: What is coworking? Promo video

2012-10-25 Thread Blue Ocean Innovation Center, Bozeman Montana
Really nice. Did you film yourself? We have a great video cam, but I am an amateur. I like this and may try it. Any suggestions welcome. Thanks. Becky On Friday, October 19, 2012 8:26:04 PM UTC-6, Skid Vis wrote: I recently taped some member profiles where I asked a few questions,

[Coworking] Re: Starting a space - how to locate property mentors

2012-10-25 Thread SH
Thanks Will. I'm in the San Jose area. I'm trying to locate available rental properties online and am a bit lost on the zoning. Essentially, I'd like to operate a co-work space but at the same time would like to open it up for startup related events like hackathons, barcamps etc. Not quite

Re: [Coworking] Re: Starting a space - how to locate property mentors

2012-10-25 Thread SH
I very much encountered this situation as well and it beats me. A property management I ran into would let theirs sit idle rather than lease it out for co-working. :( On Monday, October 22, 2012 7:01:41 AM UTC-7, Jerome wrote: Sorry, but, not every zoning area wants offices, as much as we'd

Re: [Coworking] Re: Starting a space - how to locate property mentors

2012-10-25 Thread SH
me too..which brings me back to my original question, is there an easier way to locate a property that allows running a co-work space? Thanks for all your inputs. Regards, SH On Monday, October 22, 2012 11:24:37 AM UTC-7, Jacob Sayles wrote: And you can't open a space in single family zoning.

[Coworking] Re: What is coworking? Promo video

2012-10-25 Thread Skid Vis
Thank you! Yes, I recorded and edited it myself. Good luck with yours! :) -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com

Re: [Coworking] Starting a space - how to locate property mentors

2012-10-25 Thread Jerome Chang
Assembly is an occupancy use, not a zoning issue. Once you have a high density use, then assembly CAN be calculated, but it's up the architect the Building Dept who determine that. For example, restaurants typically are assembly, although on the lighter side than, say, a concert hall. Jerome

Re: [Coworking] Starting a space - how to locate property mentors

2012-10-25 Thread Anca Mosoiu
I've found that the local zoning office (here in Oakland, CA) very helpful when I was trying to figure out if I could run my coworking space in the storefront I had selected.They asked a few questions about what we were doing (meetings, workshops, office work, technology services) and not

Re: [Coworking] What is coworking? Promo video

2012-10-25 Thread Kyo Satani
This is a nice video. I will make Japanese version of 'what is coworking.' Kyo paxi PAX Coworking, Tokyo http://coworking.jp/ 2012/10/20 Skid Vis skid...@gmail.com: I recently taped some member profiles where I asked a few questions, including What is coworking? I compiled my favorite