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. 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 [...]
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 too many home-based entrepreneurs, being in business for themselves also means spending too much time by themselves. While they may enjoy the challenges and rewards that come with running their company, the lack of contact with other people is a definite disadvantage. Coworking will take you to a brick-and-mortar location and give you [...]
The importance of social media is so pervasive that it’s hard to overstate just how much it can do for a business. With hundreds of millions of users around the world, social media sites have become a place to learn about everything from which clothes are in style to which [...]
Every business is, first and foremost, made up of its employees. As a business owner, it is in your power to hire the best employees for the job, but that all depends on your hiring protocol. When you start the process, there are several things to keep in mind to [...]
Whether you’re an independent contractor using shared office space to give your company a professional edge, or a startup CEO who is renting office space until your company hits the next big step, you need to manage your time well. We all have the same 24 hours per day, and [...]
Square turns your iPad into a cash register Business is done everywhere these days – not just in an office. When you’re on the go, you can still do business just as well as you would in an office if you have the right [...]
Have you heard about coworking? For entrepreneurs and solo service professionals, coworking is a great way to emulate the best parts of working in an office while still keeping your flexibility and freedom as an independent business owner. Using a shared office space to cowork with other professionals can bring [...]
A company’s culture is often what attracts potential employees and keeps them there. If the culture is positive, it’s easier to retain the employees you need. There are several steps you can take to keep management and employees working as a positive and productive unit and foster a strong company [...]
