[Coworking] Re: Quick question from a newbie...video co-working?

2017-04-05 Thread Barbara Sprenger
Hi Drew, We have two centers that are Cowork and Digital Media Centers. They are partnerships with public access television and have studios, green screens, high bandwidth, equipment for people to check out (really good equipment!), classes, etc. These are great partnerships, because the

[Coworking] Re: Quick question from a newbie...video co-working?

2017-04-04 Thread Angel Kwiatkowski
The Articulate in Fort Collins, CO is very focused on digital creatives. They have a large infinite wall in a warehouse for photo/video shoots. http://www.thearticulateco.com/ On Friday, December 12, 2008 at 9:35:21 AM UTC-7, Knite20 wrote: > > Hello All! > I just wanted to introduce

Re: [Coworking] Re: Quick question from a newbie...video co-working?

2017-04-04 Thread S.K. Allen
I am so interested on starting something like this. I know I am years late to this conversation, but I would like to start a video coworking space here. I wonder if you have had any luck with this? and if you have some advice for me. Thanks! Sheyla On Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 1:14:53

Re: [Coworking] Re: Cobot question

2016-07-06 Thread Harald Amelung
Hi, Am 02.07.16 um 13:40 schrieb Winnie PhelanScuteri: Great! That worked Thanks. Another question: How can you find out how many hours a member has left? (without having to go to the booking calendar and manually counting.) go to the member's profile, click the three dots in section

[Coworking] Re: Cobot question

2016-07-06 Thread Winnie PhelanScuteri
Great! That worked Thanks. Another question: How can you find out how many hours a member has left? (without having to go to the booking calendar and manually counting.) On Friday, July 1, 2016 at 9:47:40 PM UTC-4, Angel Kwiatkowski wrote: > > Under Members, select their name, click on Plan

[Coworking] Re: Cobot question

2016-07-01 Thread Angel Kwiatkowski
Under Members, select their name, click on Plan then Customize Plan then Bookings on the top right. Add a booking credit, select the resource and how many free hours you want them to have. Hit Update Plan. Angel On Friday, July 1, 2016 at 10:06:15 AM UTC-6, Winnie PhelanScuteri wrote: > >

[Coworking] Re: Single Question on Coworking Space Design

2012-09-19 Thread Jeannine
For what it is worth, guys: The difference between a delicious meal and a stinking pile of rotting mulch is only timing. If you happen to be the target market for something at that moment, reading about it on a board like this is like a little miracle; if you don't it is annoying. But we

[Coworking] Re: Single Question on Coworking Space Design

2012-09-18 Thread Craig Baute - Creative Density Coworking
Everyone, Overall, this Google group doesn't have very much spam and unwarrented solication from unrelated vendors. I have no problem if people approach the group once in a while to build awareness of their product. Turnstone, Loosecubes, Alex's class, Cobot, and others are building tools and

Re: [Coworking] Re: Single Question on Coworking Space Design

2012-09-17 Thread Adrienne N
I'm interested in seeing how this group responds next time anyone from Liquidspace or loosecubes or turnstone chimes in. Certainly you all don't believe that their involvement here isn't to promote their product or service? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [Coworking] Re: Single Question on Coworking Space Design

2012-09-16 Thread Adrienne N
Alex, I agree on how will this info be used and shared back. Jerome, while I agree with you on most postings, I think you had a knee jerk reaction. We do allow coworking vendors on this forum (liquidspace, turnstone, etc) as their involvement and engagement is valuable to our discussion.

Re: [Coworking] Re: Single Question on Coworking Space Design

2012-09-16 Thread Alex Hillman
This is a good time to bring up that I've realized that my Masterclass sales announcements haven't been a good case of leading by example, and as a result you won't be seeing me post that kind of thing to the list anymore. A longer note about that is coming soon - in the mean time, to anybody

Re: [Coworking] Re: Single Question on Coworking Space Design

2012-09-16 Thread Step by Steppe
Good on you. Shane Sent from my iPhone On Sep 16, 2012, at 7:49 PM, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: This is a good time to bring up that I've realized that my Masterclass sales announcements haven't been a good case of leading by example, and as a result you won't be

Re: [Coworking] Re: Single Question on Coworking Space Design

2012-09-16 Thread Kat CoBiz Coworking Vegas
OMG! Seriously guyslet me give you a different outlook on this. We in the coworking world are looking for serious support, trying to get our message out, keep our doors open and build community. This kind of you don't get to conversation doesn't serve any of us. We look to you for

Re: [Coworking] Re: Single Question on Coworking Space Design

2012-09-16 Thread Alex Hillman
Kat, I'm not leaving this group behind as a contributor or a leader, I'll always be here to help in every way that I can. That's my #1 priority. The course is a supplement for people who want more. Trust me that there's no hidden agenda here, it's that simple. Like many others on this

Re: [Coworking] Re: Single Question on Coworking Space Design

2012-09-16 Thread Alex Hillman
Thanks Shane. -Alex On Sunday, September 16, 2012 12:07:10 PM UTC-4, Shane wrote: Good on you. Shane Sent from my iPhone On Sep 16, 2012, at 7:49 PM, Alex Hillman dangerous...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: This is a good time to bring up that I've realized that my Masterclass sales

Re: [Coworking] Re: Single Question on Coworking Space Design

2012-09-16 Thread TCS
Both your previous email, Alex (eating a bit of humble pie) and this one are testaments to your gift of giving. I can attest to the gleaning we've done from the community over the last 2 years and yes, even pestered Alex one on one. We all owe Alex and those others who have blazed a red hot

Re: [Coworking] Re: Single Question on Coworking Space Design

2012-09-16 Thread Liu Yan
Alex, you have my full mental support across the ocean (and the continent)... Liu Yan On 2012-9-17, at 上午4:46, Alex Hillman wrote: Kat, I'm not leaving this group behind as a contributor or a leader, I'll always be here to help in every way that I can. That's my #1 priority. The

Re: [Coworking] Re: Single Question on Coworking Space Design

2012-09-16 Thread Alex Hillman
Thanks gang, means a lot to me :) - -- /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 9:18 PM, Liu Yan wrote: Alex, you have my full mental support across the ocean (and the continent)... Liu Yan On 2012-9-17, at 上午4:46, Alex Hillman wrote:

Re: [Coworking] Re: Single Question on Coworking Space Design

2012-09-16 Thread Kat Eversole-Jaramillo
Hey all not trying to go to war with our dangerously awesome Alexjust saying what is good for some ought to be good for everyone. Definitions of spam are not necessary. Pitching a product to sell to coworking space founders in this forum is just that...whether sneaky or blatant. Asking

[Coworking] Re: Single Question on Coworking Space Design

2012-09-15 Thread Andrei Belykh
Please feel free to answer in your native language if you wish. Thank you! Now you could also follow us on Twitter @ twitter.com/CoWorkingDesign for updates. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To view this discussion on the web visit

Re: [Coworking] Re: Single Question on Coworking Space Design

2012-09-15 Thread Jerome Chang
This is spam. You're soliciting clients here for your design business Jerome, from his iPhone =) On Sep 15, 2012, at 1:32 AM, Andrei Belykh bel...@me.com wrote: Please feel free to answer in your native language if you wish. Thank you! Now you could also follow us on Twitter @

Re: [Coworking] Re: Single Question on Coworking Space Design

2012-09-15 Thread Andrei Belykh
Jerome, It looks like your personal perception of the matter itself, doesn't it? Does anybody push you to answer the question? Do you really believe there is only spam in this world? What about knowledge sharing and collaboration? Did you read Coworking Manifesto? Peace -- You received

Re: [Coworking] Re: Single Question on Coworking Space Design

2012-09-15 Thread Jerome Chang
You must be new to this forum so I will clarify. This email platform is not for sales solicitations. Your twitter handle description explicitly is seeking clients, We assist in planning and designing CoWorking and Collaborative environments. Your posting does push your question and sales

Re: [Coworking] Re: Single Question on Coworking Space Design

2012-09-15 Thread Alex Hillman
I'd encourage you guys to take your disagreement outside. This discussion is far more disruptive in its current form. Andrei, I think this could be simply resolved by making part of your request for info include what you intend to do with the info you collect, including how you plan to share

Re: [Coworking] Re: Single Question on Coworking Space Design

2012-09-15 Thread Andrei Belykh
@Jerome, @Alex, @FellowMembers There are already numerous responses to my question, and we shall share the results and our opinion on questions asked with coworking community later on, apparently before Coworking Conference in Paris or earlier. -- You received this message because you are

Re: [Coworking] Re: Single Question on Coworking Space Design

2012-09-15 Thread Alex Hillman
Thanks Andrei. See you in Paris! -- /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 12:30 PM, Andrei Belykh wrote: @Jerome, @Alex, @FellowMembers There are already numerous responses to my question, and we shall share the results and our opinion on

Re: [Coworking] Re: Posting Question

2012-04-02 Thread jabu Mriga
Thank you Rachel On Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 9:37 PM, Cheryl Jaycox cheryl.cajservi...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, Thank you Rachel and others keeping this site spam free!! CJay On Fri, Mar 30, 2012 at 1:53 PM, Frank DePalma tot...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Rachel Co. for moderating this group. The

Re: [Coworking] Re: Posting Question

2012-03-31 Thread Cheryl Jaycox
Yes, Thank you Rachel and others keeping this site spam free!! CJay On Fri, Mar 30, 2012 at 1:53 PM, Frank DePalma tot...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Rachel Co. for moderating this group. The (spam-free) discussions have helped us immensely! Cheers, Frank DePalma The CoLab

[Coworking] Re: Posting Question

2012-03-30 Thread Frank DePalma
Thanks Rachel Co. for moderating this group. The (spam-free) discussions have helped us immensely! Cheers, Frank DePalma The CoLab http://www.ptcolab.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to

[Coworking] Re: Lease question!

2012-03-29 Thread JimO
1. It is really unusual to have the tenant pay the commission. 2. Make sure you know all of the costs you will be responsible for paying and what those historical costs have been. 3. http://www.theleasedoctor.com/ will do a thorough lease review for you at $395 Alos check our my website

Re: [Coworking] Re: Lease question!

2012-03-29 Thread Santiagor1@SoBeCoWorks
Two Cents from Bethlehem, Pa Definitely check with local Zoning office to may sure your use is approved otherwise you can end up signing a lease on a property that you may not be able to use while awaiting the proper approval process which can involve a review by Zoning Control Board and even

[Coworking] Re: Favorite question threads?

2012-03-29 Thread OC Houston
i was thinking of posting a similar question last night. this should be interesting. :-) Toni On Mar 29, 2:25 pm, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: This one's *mostly* for the regulars, but all are welcome to share. I'd love it if some people would share their favorite threads

[Coworking] Re: Lease question!

2012-03-28 Thread OC Houston
Cody, the landlord should be paying the broker fee regardless. TH On Mar 27, 3:20 pm, Cody Sullivan codycsulli...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for all of the help so far. I have a feeling we can make him pay the broker fee if we are subject to an NNN lease. I'm wondering if such a lease is bad,

Re: [Coworking] Re: Lease question!

2012-03-28 Thread David Singer
Oh -- now that you have to basically legaize the use -- that does get complicated in NYC -- and you likely will need an architect to expedite your building permit and CO. As a threshold question - you'll need to make sure that in fact you are even allowed to use this space as a coworking/general

Re: [Coworking] Re: Lease question!

2012-03-28 Thread Jerome Chang
Look everyone: please get a broker and a lease lawyer when signing office space. They'll explain all of this and protect your end. Yes, you'll need an architect and go thru that legalization process. A space is not a space until it is deemed safe for occupancy, which means, yes, has to be

[Coworking] Re: Lease question!

2012-03-27 Thread OC Houston
You are describing a triple net lease which requires the tenant to pay other expenses in addition to rent including taxes, insurance and common area maintenance. What I don't understand is why YOU are paying the broker fee. Maybe this is standard in your area or the agent is double dipping. I do

[Coworking] Re: SF question - life sciences?

2011-12-02 Thread Eric Zellhart
Hey Geoff, like Alex said, http://biocurious.org/ offers the first day free and is most directly setup to be biotech coworking. Its in Sunnyvale, about 40 miles south of San Francisco. Its in the heart of the Silicon Valley and a taxi ride from the Sunnyvale Caltrain station which would get him

[Coworking] Re: SF question - life sciences?

2011-12-02 Thread Geoff Mamlet
Thanks, Alex and Eric, these are helpful pointers! Geoff Geoff Mamlet Cambridge Coworking Center Cambridge Innovation Center On Dec 2, 11:38 am, Eric Zellhart er...@liquidspace.com wrote: Hey Geoff, like Alex said,http://biocurious.org/offers the first day free and is most directly setup to

[Coworking] Re: A question...

2010-03-04 Thread Devin
Laban, this is not a conglomerate; it's a movement. Coworking will prosper with or without coworking.com: there is no threat of 'losing everything.' This thread has veered away from an important issue: how will this community fund it's needs. The purchase of coworking.com was well executed and

Re: [Coworking] Re: A question...

2010-03-04 Thread Jacob Sayles
Nicely said. Thank you. Jacob --- Office Nomads - Individuality without Isolation http://www.officenomads.com - (206) 323-6500 On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 9:07 AM, Devin devinbalk...@gmail.com wrote: Laban, this is not a conglomerate; it's a movement. Coworking will prosper with or without

[Coworking] Re: A question...

2010-03-02 Thread Jay
Ditto with David, Derek and Devin, a lot of this seems a bit unnecessarily rushed On Feb 28, 12:16 pm, David Troy davet...@gmail.com wrote: Devin -- Your approach is spot on and a step forward. Something will emerge structurally as we go forward and rushing into something that doesn't serve

[Coworking] Re: A question...

2010-02-28 Thread Devin
We need to own coworking so no one can own it. That's my interpretation of this thread so far. I agree with this sentiment but I don't think we should be organizing structures around it. Organizations will naturally emerge around our community's needs and one of them might grow into something

Re: [Coworking] Re: A question...

2010-02-28 Thread David Troy
Devin -- Your approach is spot on and a step forward. Something will emerge structurally as we go forward and rushing into something that doesn't serve a concrete need now is just not helpful or necessary. As much as I support coworking, taking the time to be involved in a non-profit takes time

[Coworking] Re: Quick question from a newbie...video co-working?

2008-12-16 Thread Alex Hillman
Sorry its taken me a few days to chime in here, but Darrell is right (and thanks for putting me on the hook publicly). I've been talking about a video/media production studio set up with coworking methodology and core values at the core of it. As you can see from our stats that I posted in

[Coworking] Re: Quick question from a newbie...video co-working?

2008-12-15 Thread Tony Bacigalupo
Spence Ecom Support Group, Inc. 515-202-0052 j...@ecomsupportgroup.com ecomsupportgroup.com -Original Message- From: coworking@googlegroups.com [mailto:cowork...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Knite20 Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 6:31 PM To: Coworking Subject: [Coworking] Re: Quick

[Coworking] Re: Quick question from a newbie...video co-working?

2008-12-15 Thread John Spence
: [Coworking] Re: Quick question from a newbie...video co-working? Hi John, My French teacher would be proud-- the word sans means without, as in they did it without a business plan :-) Are you looking to use your business plan to attract investors, determine if the business is viable

[Coworking] Re: Quick question from a newbie...video co-working?

2008-12-12 Thread Tara Hunt
The original one we were part of setting up, The Hat Factory, definitely is. And I believe Blankspaces in LA has quite of few people in this area. Good on you btw! T On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 8:35 AM, Knite20 d...@knite20.com wrote: Hello All! I just wanted to introduce myself, and ask a

[Coworking] Re: Quick question from a newbie...video co-working?

2008-12-12 Thread axon
Uptime has a fully-equipped multimedia production suite. Our hope is to attract new media producers who will use this resource collaboratively, and ultimately establish an industry cluster here in Chico. We're planning to webcast video live from our upcoming execdev event this coming Thursday.

[Coworking] Re: Odd Question: Think Goats

2008-12-03 Thread Julie
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[Coworking] Re: Odd Question: Think Goats

2008-12-02 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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[Coworking] Re: Odd Question: Think Goats

2008-12-02 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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[Coworking] Re: Tax Question

2008-04-04 Thread Ray Baxter
I am not an accountant either, but this disagreement relates to a special rule and a particular set of circumstances. IRC Section 195 creates a special category of start-up costs. These start-up costs are ordinary expenses incurred before you begin operating your business. Section 195 allows

[Coworking] Re: Tax Question

2008-04-03 Thread David Doolin
Standard stuff: http://www.irs.gov/publications/pM 535/ch08.html#d0e5315 This was very handy in my previous startup as we were able to break even claiming $5k in startup, thus no income tax. The take-home on this is that if you (anyone reading this) hanker to start a business, a very good first

[Coworking] Re: Tax Question

2008-04-02 Thread Jacob Sayles
Lisa, We don't use that as a selling point deciding to spend our efforts instead in highlighting the benefits of being around other people. We also don't try to sell people on the various services we offer (coffee, printing, conference rooms). We want people to come in, feel the space, love it

[Coworking] Re: Tax Question

2008-04-02 Thread Mark Nelson
Lisa, I know a lawyer who is wanting to get out of the big firm rat-race. When I handed her the info I'd picked up at Cubes Crayons, what she was attracted to was the communal yumminess, not the corporate MBA-ness. For whatever that's worth--you might want to play up that aspect to the corporate

[Coworking] Re: Tax Question

2008-04-02 Thread Tara Hunt
Personally, I consider all write-offs attractive. Citizen Space doesn't allow for many through the rent (as we almost break even there), but we were able to write off alot of the improvements to the office this year. Tara On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 11:23 AM, Mark Nelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

[Coworking] Re: Tax Question

2008-04-02 Thread Erica Douglass
Hi Lisa, The problem with this is that if you are a sole proprietor and have a home office, you can usually take the home office deduction, which is substantial. If you have an office space, as a sole proprietor, you can deduct it, but it will usually be more expensive since the home office

[Coworking] Re: Tax Question

2008-04-02 Thread Lisa Thompson
Very good idea; I was thinking about that but was going to play it depending on the reaction to the idea. I have a meeting with the chair of the bar association scheduled. She was interested and it would get the word out. Thanks for the advice!! Great stuff. On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 2:23 PM,

[Coworking] Re: Tax Question

2008-04-02 Thread Lisa Thompson
I'd read that up to 5000 of startup expenses can be written off and the rest appreciated over 15 yrs. I'm certainly going to be hammering away at an accountant pretty soon. On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 2:30 PM, Tara Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Personally, I consider all write-offs attractive.

[Coworking] Re: Tax Question

2008-04-02 Thread Tara Hunt
Even if it is allowed, I don't think you want that kind of landlord. Tara On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 11:47 AM, Lisa Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, this agent wants a full financial disclosure before even looking at his property. Is that allowed?? On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 2:40 PM, Erica

[Coworking] Re: Tax Question

2008-04-02 Thread David Doolin
On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 11:37 AM, Lisa Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd read that up to 5000 of startup expenses can be written off and the rest appreciated over 15 yrs. I'm certainly going to be hammering away at an ^^ depreciated. I believe the depreciation

[Coworking] Re: Tax Question

2008-04-02 Thread David Doolin
Evidently, CRE is about to crash like residential real estate. Underwriting standards for loans, tenants, etc. are returning to historical norms. If I were a landlord with a mortgage, I would not want to rent to someone with potential to flake on the rent, possibly putting my mortgage at risk.

[Coworking] Re: Tax Question

2008-04-02 Thread Julie Gomoll
re: financial disclosures. We looked at three places seriously before settling on 800 Brazos for LaunchPad Coworking. In each case, I had to provide a personal financial statement. When I had Go Media, I had to provide business financial statements for each lease. In Austin, anyway, it's pretty

[Coworking] Re: Tax Question

2008-04-02 Thread Julie Gomoll
Also, re: depreciating 5K of startup expenses... I know of no such limit. Depreciation applies to certain physical assets, and the schedule varies depending on the asset. By all means find a CPA to discuss the issues specific to your state. Julie

[Coworking] Re: Tax Question

2008-04-02 Thread Lisa Thompson
Ok, its not depreciating. I looked up my source. I do apologize for not being clear earlier or looking up my source before posting. If you start a business, you may deduct up to $5000 of startup costs in the year that you launch it. That $5000 is reduced by anything over $50,000. Whatever

[Coworking] Re: Tax Question

2008-04-02 Thread Julie Gomoll
What's your source on this? Never heard of any such thing. On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 6:22 PM, Lisa Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, its not depreciating. I looked up my source. I do apologize for not being clear earlier or looking up my source before posting. If you start a business, you

[Coworking] Re: Informal Question for those of you between home/cafes coworking...

2007-04-25 Thread Graham Freeman
Tara wrote: In the comments of the coworking survey results post, Bill MacEwan writes: I founded a co-working space in vancouver (http:// abetterplacetowork.com), and we've been trying to answer a lot of these questions. I'd love to see more data on people who are considering