As we get rolling on a new year, coworkers everywhere are putting their favorite tools and accessories into their computer bags and heading into their spaces to get work done. The sea of tools for members of shared workspaces is almost endless, but there are some—both new and timeless—that are proven to boost productivity [...]
Over the last 10 years, coworking has grown from a small movement into a global industry with an estimated 21,000 spaces worldwide. As the movement has evolved, so has the language we use to describe these shared workspaces. “Shared workspace” or “shared office space” are the umbrella terms used to describe any type [...]
By Cat Johnson, a well-known writer, podcaster and content strategist in the coworking industry and a happy member at NextSpace Santa Cruz. Being a mobile worker in California does not mean you must settle for a table in a busy coffee shop to catch up on email, or worse, meet with clients. [...]
By Cat Johnson, a well-known writer, podcaster and content strategist in the coworking industry and a happy member at NextSpace Santa Cruz. Professionals are no longer tethered to one office or one time zone. Business and connections happen 24/7 in locations around the world. It’s now easier than ever to find [...]
Pacific Workplaces is proud to announce the launch of its new and improved website and here’s why you should care: Visitors can now instantly buy Coworking Memberships online. Tada! In truth, our previous website already had e-commerce capabilities that worked quite well for us. Users were able to purchase Virtual Office Plans [...]
Coffee shops are nice. They have ambiance, people, wifi and good coffee. But for the growing freelance workforce, working in a coffee shop definitely has its limitations. Between the hiss of the steaming machine interrupting an important call, limited seating when you’re meeting a client, and the scowl of the barista as you nurse one [...]
By Cat Johnson, a well-known writer and speaker in the coworking industry and a happy member at Nextspace Santa Cruz. Berkeley is a hotbed of ideas and innovation. As part of the Bay Area’s rich tech and startup ecosystem, and home to the renowned University of California at Berkeley, the city is a perfect location [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2017- Santa Cruz, CA: Pacific Workplaces announced today that it has acquired various assets from NextSpace Coworking and Innovation Inc, including the NextSpace Brand and Website, and that it is taking over the management of several NextSpace coworking places, including the NextSpace flagship and historical location [...]
...And I’m more productive because of it! I don’t wear a Fitbit or Apple Watch to tell me when to get up and move – I like the idea, and maybe someday I will, but for now I’m not ready to manage another device that promises to make my life simpler. Instead, I rely [...]
I am tempted to say: Yes, be careful! This answer may surprise many of you. I have been an enthusiastic observer of coworking ever since 'The Work Club' started in Emeryville, CA, in 2003. I believe that all players in the Workspace-as-a-Service arena will eventually converge to offer a menu of choices ranging from [...]
