CoWorking is exploding The number of CoWorking spaces is around 20,000 world wide and expected to grow to 25,968 by 2022. But who is this growth from? Oddly enough, it is big business. Not the small independent guy. It is growing so fast, that every 7.5 days a new CoWorking space opens in NYC and […]
Month: November 2019
Do People Do Well in CoWorking Environments?
It Seems the answer is, “Yes”. Researchers have studied the affects that people have when working in a CoWorking space and they have found an extremely high level of thriving*…we’re talking a level 6 on a scale of 7!* WARNING very nerdy content First, a lot of people who use CoWorking spaces see their work […]
Being a good CoWorker
Just like working in an office, you can be “that” guy Even though there are many differences between working in a standard office and a CoWorking space, there are many things that cross cultures. Being a good coworker… Be conscious of your noise levels Granted, most CoWorking spaces may not be as quiet as some […]
Building a Positive Workplace Culture
Improve Quality & Productivity Company culture is big today, so big that some call it “the heart and soul of an organization”. It’s a set of shared values that help the company employees to feel as one. For a company culture to be strong, it must be full of people with a common goal, overall […]
Pros & Cons of Flexible Work Hours
Yep, there is “good” and “bad” in all things… Pros Having flexibility is pretty sweet. You can work when you want, you can play when you want. You don’t really need to worry about the hours of your Doctor, Dentist, etc. because you can take a break and go whenever your appointment is. Cons Having […]
Simple ways to save money as a self-employed
Its not that hard and fairly logical So you’ve started a business. Maybe you’re a sole prop or you have a few employees. It gets tougher and tougher as you grow and move forward in your business. Bills come in, money goes out and at the end of the month, you have way less money […]
Checklist for a good CoWorking experience
We hear the question about, “What should I bring?” quite regularly. So here are some tips. A checklist for you to follow. You can download the checklist in PDF format at the end of the post. We left room for you to add your own needs. Any work materials you would normally need at an […]
Directory of CoWorking Spaces
Below is a list of CoWorking spaces1 located in the Lehigh Valley area, broken down by city. Allentown Flex Launch and Coworking 899 Harrison St #681 Allentown, PA 18103 Velocity 532 Hamilton St. Allentown, PA 18101 Bridgeworks Enterprise Center 905 Harrison Street, Allentown, PA 18103 The Office Quarters 1275 Glenlivet Dr. Allentown, PA 18106 Forty […]
Signs of a Toxic Space
This could be an office space or coworking space Poor skills of those above youWhat skills, you may ask? Poor Leadership If whoever is in charge is lousy at communicating their ideas and instructions, but expects you to be a mind-reader… you’re in a toxic environment. Poor Management Skills Are they bullying you to try […]
Beware the “Gym Membership” Syndrome
How do you avoid this syndrome? What is a Gym Membership Syndrome?We all know someone, maybe even yourself, who has joined a gym only to never use it and then have a hell of a time getting your money back. That’s a Gym Membership Syndrome. Many people over estimate their needsIn a gym, it’s easy […]