The idea behind coworking spaces and shared office spaces began with a foundation of like-minded individuals who worked independently, yet together. This hasn’t changed. But when Bernard De Koven later defined coworking as “working together as equals” to separate it from a traditional office relationship (one dictated by rank and salary), coworkings’ identity was found.…
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By next year, it’s been estimated that roughly 2.77 billion people around the globe will be using social networks. That’s a solid fraction of the Earth’s population represented online. With that being said, if you (as an entrepreneur, freelancer, etc.) are not online – you should be! There are an endless amount of connections to…
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There are pros and cons to every working condition. No matter where you’re working from, you’ve probably made your own mental lists and weighed them heavily. Are your coworkers and your office space bland? Are they at times building up your creativity but, at other times, crushing it? Is your living room convenient and comfortable,…
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Working from “home” – it’s the dream, right? Wake up whenever. Work from wherever. Make your schedule and then mix it all up, if that’s what you feel like doing. You’re in control. But being in control requires some major discipline that just isn’t always there. For entrepreneurs, freelancers, and any others working outside of…
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An empirical case of how much value I discovered in coworking: Recently, my husband was travelling to Phoenix for a few days to attend a conference for his work. I tagged along with him as a quasi-vacation knowing I’ll still experience Phoenix albeit remotely working. As a freelancer, I was envisioning working from the hotel…
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Warning: sarcasm. (Don’t even consider coworking, why pay when working from home is free!?) You can stay in your pajamas all day long. Why would you think about what to wear, what shoes to grab, how to style your hair, plaster on makeup, or whatever else makes you look…presentable? Nobody will see you anyway!…
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Instead of telling you why MELD is the perfect place to cowork in Austin, we are going to let our coworkers tell you why… “This is a wonderful cozy space with special amenities that no other co-working space I’ve seen offers. The desks go from sitting to standing in seconds, and there are Pilates ball…
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At the end of 2016 I quit my stable customer service job to start a business of my own. I realized that working for someone else wasn’t my thing, and I recognized that I needed to make a big change. Starting my own business meant I was able to work from home everyday and it…
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Working from home is great, but it can be very easy to get distracted (especially if you have pets). Coworking has become super popular in recent years for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and remote workers. Here’s a few of the reasons why you should try it out! Collaboration One of the biggest advantages of coworking is the…
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Who, What, Where, When, Why, How? People often ask me why I decided to open a new coworking space when there are already so many others in Austin. Why didn’t I just join one? Is it open? How much is it to join? How is it different than other coworking spaces? Where is it going…
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