[Coworking] VIdeo Conferencing Hardware

2019-03-11 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
Keep you eye on the BYOD Video Conferencing or Huddle Rooms market. This is the new market emerging in AV for this application. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,

[Coworking] most popular sized private offices

2017-08-17 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
Probably dependent on the market you are in. We have individual private offices with windows 10X10ft and they are all full. The team offices are less popular. We are in relatively upscale suburb of NYC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking"

[Coworking] Is your space in a converted factory, warehouse, bank, school, etc?

2017-08-01 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
Comradity 845 Canal Street Stamford, CT 06902 Http://www.comradity.com A former warehouse or factory You can see some photos on the website, I'll email floorplan and more photos. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To unsubscribe

[Coworking] Space/Desk "Reservation" Software

2017-07-04 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
Hi all, We have a Mamber management platform with meeting room and desk booking (with credit card and/or credits), calendar, member messaging, member directory, and project management (for collaborative member projects). We are experimenting with integrating beacons to create a metered meeting

Re: [Coworking] "Corporate Memberships"

2017-04-25 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
We have a member and non-member rate for meeting rooms. Non-members are usually Corporations. The non-member rate is a significant premium and is a minimum of a half day. Pricing is hard. Especially for entrepreneurs. If our member entrepreneurs don't research pricing and charge what they

Re: [Coworking] Re: Coworking 2.0, SPaaS and the Future of Coworking

2017-01-13 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
It would be so interesting if this thread were more exploratory. There is a disconnect between vision [everyone collaborating to build their business and grow the overall market] and reality [everyone is so busy putting out fires on the surface - essentially madly treading water - that they

[Coworking] Mobile Apps for Co-Working Spaces

2016-09-02 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
We have a private social network for members to set up projects, book meeting rooms, communicate, and manage a members account (add credit card, stores past invoices) if you'd like to try it. Katherine Warman Kern -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You

[Coworking] Can you help me find other Woman-Owned Coworking Spaces? Spotlighting for Int'l Coworking Day 2016!

2016-08-04 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
COMRADITY is women owned - Katherine Warman Kern -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, sen

[Coworking] Rewards/Check-in System

2016-02-06 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
like it we could talk about white labeling it for your community. Katherine Warman Kern -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

Re: [Coworking] Tool of meeting room management

2015-11-13 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
I've tries Skedda. Now using Zapla. Zapla is the simplest system for our purposes so far. But neither are perfect. Ultimately will probably develop a system for our private member network. My goal is a single sign on solution - i.e. once a member logs in they can book a room and it is

[Coworking] Equipment / Furniture from Makeshift Society Brooklyn for sale

2015-10-25 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
Hi Bryan, I'm interested in the Molo Wall and the AVsystem/wireless mike combo. Would you like to talk off-line? My phone number is 203-918-2617 -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

[Coworking] How Niche Can You Go?

2015-10-13 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
Community is everything. So I would start talking to other photographers and see what they think. My gut is that option one looks good on paper but I wonder if phtootographers will ever use a drop in desk? Photographers in our space use the small meeting rooms to meet with clients. Also,

Re: [Coworking] So...where are all the space managers?

2014-10-21 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
Please send me an invite! kather...@comradity.net -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[Coworking] Re: So...where are all the space managers?

2014-10-17 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
Hi Adam, I am the owner and the community/space manager and will continue to be until I understand what I'm doing enough to hand over the reins along with some kind of Bible with basic info as well as stories that help to guide judgement. It would be so great if there we crowd sourced this.

Re: [Coworking] Competing Spaces

2014-10-08 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
It takes two to tango ! We'd love to collaborate with the other coworking spaces in the area, but one of them is hell bent on competing with a we crush our competition page on their website with erroneous info about our space and I'm sure others. On Sunday, March 3, 2013 2:17:25 PM UTC-5,

[Coworking] Re: Basic elements for a definition of coworking

2014-09-15 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
I totally agree with Alex L. about Open not being a requirement. We have chosen the path of being dedicated to the creative business and I think our members appreciate being a part of a community where everyone can find some synergistic benefits. Importantly, we consider the creative business

[Coworking] Sharing some essays on the independent / freelance economy

2014-08-08 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
Thanks for sharing these Bryan. A couple things really resonate with me. One is your point about LinkedIn organizing your profile by employer. Directionally they get that this is incomplete, based on the new project category. I think this little detail is the tip of an iceberg. Two is this

Re: [Coworking] Sharing some essays on the independent / freelance economy

2014-08-08 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
Yes Alex. Thanks for sharing these Bryan. A couple things really resonate with me. One is your point about LinkedIn organizing your profile by employer. Directionally they get that this is incomplete, based on the new project category. I think this little detail is the tip of an iceberg.

Re: [Coworking] Address/Mail service

2014-07-27 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
Thanks guys. Most members don't have much mail. But this team does. (They are moving from an office into the Resident Studio) So I think I better stick to the rules. And the forwarding issue is a good rationale. -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received

[Coworking] Address/Mail service

2014-07-26 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
Regus offers the option of using the location as a business address and forwarding mail (for an extra price). When I talk to the USPO they tell me I have to register as a (CMRA) Commercial Mail Receiving Agent. And people have to use a Personal Mail Box or Suite Number with the street

Re: [Coworking] Why I Ditched my Coworking Space

2014-07-09 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
Just posted a response. What she describes is our biggest fear - a frat house with lots of rules about what NOT TO DO. -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe

[Coworking] Space near Grand Central

2014-07-09 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
We are in Stamford, CT and many of our members have clients in both NYC and locally. Some use Regus and wish they could find something that is more specifically for marketing/creative professionals (as we are) in NYC so they can drop Regus. Any recommendations? -- Visit this forum on the web

Re: [Coworking] Re: To what extent have you articulated your higher purpose?

2014-07-05 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
Alex, would you share more info about groupbuzz? 1) We have a member network website (comradity.io) built on an open source custom social network platform. Is groupbuzz an open source plugin? 2) How have you used it to grow your business? Converting community members to be regular visitors?

[Coworking] To what extent have you articulated your higher purpose?

2014-07-04 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
Tony, here's a post that articulates our higher purpose: http://www.comradity.com/comradity/2014/07/independence-day.html BTW, we have members who commute into NYC and are interested in having what we call Open Studio Lounge access in both Stamford, CT and NYC. Sound like something you could

[Coworking] Re: To what extent have you articulated your higher purpose?

2014-07-04 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
Angel, When I attended the GCUC 2014 I realized that there are so many different spaces. Some are started by real estate owners looking for a creative solution to the down longterm commercial rental market. Some are started by venture capital/government private/public partnerships to

[Coworking] Need Help Naming New Coworking Space in Connecticut

2014-06-11 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
Hi Jessica, this is Katherine Kern from COMRADITY in Stamford, CT. The coworking movement is really growing in CT. If you want to connect with me by email: kather...@comradity.com, I'd be glad to tell you about the existing and emerging stuff happening that could be helpful to you. I think

Re: [Coworking] understanding the coworking customers

2014-05-13 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
thanks alex. really good advice. Jim spent over an hour in the space and in addition to taking the time to understand what we are doing - catering to the independent professional rather than the startup gov't funded incubator like the Stamford Innovation Center in the neighborhood - and

Re: [Coworking] understanding coworking independents

2014-05-12 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
thanks -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For

Re: [Coworking] understanding the coworking customers

2014-05-12 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
very good insight about SME's Thanks -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[Coworking] understanding the coworking customers

2014-05-11 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
Hi, I'm writing because I am the dog who caught the car. I need help. Recently, I met with the economic development staff person for our congressman, Jim Himes. We had a long talk about why our focus is on the Independent Creative Professional community rather than being a start up

[Coworking] understanding coworking independents

2014-05-11 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
Hi, I'm writing because I am the dog who caught the car. I need help. Recently, I met with the economic development staff person for our congressman, Jim Himes. We had a long talk about why our focus is on the Independent Creative Professional community rather than being a start up

[Coworking] Re: Thank You!

2014-05-07 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
Thanks Ronald. The link goes to a sorry this is private page. Is there a password? On Sunday, May 4, 2014 11:36:11 AM UTC-4, Ronald van den Hoff wrote: I would like to thank all GCUC visitors for their comments, questions and suggestions after my presentation of Society30 at the conference.

[Coworking] Business insurance and Member insurance

2014-04-12 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
chris, our insurance guy says Chubb was his choice because they were the only ones to get the concept. secondly, in our member agreement we recommend they should insure themselves as a business, including both liability and personal property, since personal insurance does not cover business

Re: [Coworking] The Fifth Age of Work by Andrew M. Jones - upcoming book on corporate coworking and more

2013-10-17 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
Genevieve, please add me to your advance copy list: kather...@comradity.com -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

[Coworking] Hi and smartphone operated lock system?

2013-10-13 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
Hi there, We're planning a fob system for monthly or longer resident studio members. A security company sells and installs them. And we're installing a video camera at the door. And Nespresso has a commercial serve yourself via fob machine. On the website they say it can be operated using a

[Coworking] Hi and smartphone operated lock system?

2013-10-13 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
PS meant to say the Nespresso is a do it yourself pod machine. -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an

RE: [Coworking] Coworking membership Group Health Insurance?

2012-05-08 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
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Re: [Coworking] Re: Anthony and Kevin at The Freelancers Union

2012-04-19 Thread Katherine Warman Kern
alternative by more than cheap price. What are the other features you consider important? Thanks, Katherine Warman Kern www.comradity.com @comradity 203-918-2617 On Apr 18, 2012, at 5:02 PM, Anthony Marinos anthonynmari...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Everyone, As was alluded to earlier by some of you