Re: [Coworking] Can we talk about bank fees?

2014-12-23 Thread Jacob Sayles
Yeah that seems high. On $1500 I'd expect $50-75 in fees. We currently use USAePay+ACCPC+CheckGateway and it's about 2.1%. When you process more and you've been around longer, the rates go down. Your services probably give you more then you are asking for... some funky "feature" they think warr

Re: [Coworking] Starting a new coworking space while employed fulltime

2014-12-23 Thread Jacob Sayles
It's tricky. I did it, but I had a partner. Without Susan, it would have played out very differently. There are just so many layers that need your attention that presence is required, not just physically, but mentally. The first few years (or more) are figuring out your processes. Even if you

Re: [Coworking] Suggestions for Coworking Spaces to visit in New York

2014-12-23 Thread Tabari Brannon
Hi Tony, I did some searching and I found the alleywatch article, it is a pretty good resource. Though your space may be larger than the one I am thinking about, I would love the opportunity to visit your space and if you are available talk with you. The amounts of coworking spaces here is i

[Coworking] Re: Coworking in Georgetown, Texas?

2014-12-23 Thread Aaron Smith
Hi Amy, It appears the coworking movement is gaining momentum in Central Texas but our discussion board has stalled a bit. Is anyone interested in meeting in the Teravista/HEB shopping area to talk about what needs (if any) for this area? Judith, are you still investigating Georgetown as an opt

[Coworking] Starting a new coworking space while employed fulltime

2014-12-23 Thread Jason Phelps
I currently work for a company remotely and spend my days at a coworking space. I am looking at the option of starting my own coworking space to meet a need in a particular location in town. I've read some stories of others starting their own space while working fulltime, but those posts were

[Coworking] Requirement for coworking space

2014-12-23 Thread AmirReza Mohammadi
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Re: [Coworking] Can we talk about bank fees?

2014-12-23 Thread Alex Hillman
Oh wow, your fees are way too high. Kill that contract! "Standard" fees are closer to 2.9% + 25-30 cents per transaction. Even when you factor in all of the tools to work with a decent processor like Stripe or Braintree, the max you're gonna pay is 5%ish. Even PayPal (which sucks for lots of o

[Coworking] Can we talk about bank fees?

2014-12-23 Thread Jensen Yancey
I don't know about everyone else, but since I've opened a coworking office, one of the most mysterious and difficult-to-wrap-my-head-around concepts has been why the hell am I getting charged so much for accepting credit cards and where is it all going. In our scramble to get open in time, we

Re: [Coworking] Suggestions for Coworking Spaces to visit in New York

2014-12-23 Thread Tony Bacigalupo
Hey Tabari! You're always welcome to stop by and check out my space, New Work City: http://nwc.co NYC has so many spaces now, with new ones opening all the time, so it can be a little intimidating. For spaces of roughly that size or a little larger, off the top of my head, you could check out: Pro