Posts Tagged ‘why cowork’
From Coffee Shops to Coworking in Old Town Fort Collins
Friday, August 12th, 2011
Before I became a freelancer, I used to fantasize about what it would be like to be the master of my own professional domain. No unreasonable boss limiting my creativity, never being forced to support something I didn’t believe in, and no need to leave the house to work- ever.
Tags: benefits, Beth Buczynski, coffee shop, member post, why cowork
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Prospective Intern Cheat Sheet
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
Cohere’s hiring process for interns can be a bit unconventional. I’ve asked the most recent 2 applicants to attend our first annual chili cook-off as their introduction to the community. No interview questions allowed, no khaki slacks required. In fact, if you hand me a resume, I’ll show you the door. I sure hope you’re reading this.
You might be nervous to come to a social event for your first “interview.” Here are FOUR tidbits of advice to help you at a social event-interview…
Tags: Coworking, creativity, interns, why cowork
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Coworking is Not a Frat House (and the Evidence to Prove It)
Monday, January 24th, 2011
There is one particular stereotype about coworking that bothers me. It’s the hackneyed idea that a coworking space is simply a “frat house.” How totally inaccurate that stereotype is. I’ll prove to you why.
Tags: benefits, community, coworkers, coworking spaces, why cowork
Posted in Benefits of Coworking, Community, Coworking | 9 Comments »
How Coworking and Community Translate into Dollars
Monday, January 3rd, 2011
A key aspect of coworking that is sometimes overlooked is the way coworking can boost income (for independents) and stimulate the economy (in a local area).
Tags: benefits, community, Coworking, why cowork
Posted in Benefits of Coworking, Coworking | 14 Comments »
Why Problem-Solving in Groups is Useful in Coworking
Monday, December 20th, 2010
Taking a cue from an NPR story, here are some ways problem-solving in groups might be useful in coworking.
Tags: collaboration, community, coworkers, Coworking, why cowork
Posted in Advice/Tips, Benefits of Coworking, Community, Coworking | 3 Comments »
Collaborative Consumption and the Coworking Community
Monday, November 22nd, 2010
“Collaborative consumption” is a shift from individual consumption habits to a focus on trading, sharing & bartering. And it’s happening in coworking.
Tags: collaboration, Coworking, why cowork
Posted in Benefits of Coworking, Community, Coworking | 13 Comments »
“Maximizing Synergy and Backward Revenue Streams”
Friday, October 29th, 2010
The Cohere Coworking Community is a verbal group. We enjoy a good conversation about words. Let’s discuss one.
Synergy might be the most overused word right now behind the recently revived “D*****bag.” I get annoyed with the word synergy because people use it… Read More
Tags: benefits, Coworking, members, why cowork
Posted in Benefits of Coworking | 10 Comments »
3 Coworking Benefits for the Entire Family
Friday, October 15th, 2010
Guest post from a member’s husband. Cohere Coworking Community has far reaching benefits beyond what individual members gain from the experience of coworking.
Since my wife has started coworking at Cohere it has unexpectedly improved my life in a few ways, and it… Read More
Tags: benefits, why cowork
Posted in Coworking | 3 Comments »
Coworking: Solution for Moms to Grow Small Businesses
Thursday, October 14th, 2010
Enjoy this guest post from member Kristin Mastre on how Cohere Coworking Community gave her much needed balance between being a stay at home mom and a small business owner.
Having my cake and eating it too.
The other day, my kids and I… Read More
Tags: benefits, entrepreneurship, WAHM, why cowork
Posted in Coworking | 8 Comments »
5 Ways Coworking Could Save Your Small Business
Wednesday, October 6th, 2010
If you’re skeptical that coworking can really make it easier to run your business, here are some compelling reasons to experience work outside the home office.
Tags: benefits, Cohere, coworkers, Coworking, why cowork
Posted in Advice/Tips, Benefits of Coworking, Coworking | 16 Comments »