The 9-to-5 daily grind, long commutes, and uncomfortable business attire are quickly becoming things of the past. People are discovering alternative professional paths, which provide them with more flexibility and control. Freelance careers are on the rise as more and more people are discovering that this framework can...

Either if you just started your way as an entrepreneur or if you already have a small team working with you, one of the best choices that you can make is to use coworking spaces. Besides budget and financial related questions, the truth is that coworking spaces have a lot of advantages. From being able to work at the t...

For many entrepreneurs, coworking facilities are seen as something that is not for them. They believe that by working alone they can be more productive. However, the truth is that more and more entrepreneurs, startups, freelancers, and many others are joining coworking facilities.  While we understand that this o...

If you decided to become a freelancer not so long ago, you may be experiencing some shortage of clients. When you're starting, getting your first clients is never an easy mission. However, there are things that you can do that will allow them to find you and your awesome work. Here's how a new freelancer can get their...

Businesses that want to set up an office are faced with several challenges. A common challenge is the high cost of offices especially in the CBD and nearby areas. In some areas, getting offices is a big issue altogether. Fortunately, you can still work in town when you embrace coworking. Herein are other benefits that...

Being a freelancer gives you the independence to run your business as you like. This means unlike a normal office setting, you will be handling the financial part too. You will be filing taxes, making your retirement package, setting up savings and so on. Sadly, many freelancers do not have a good grasp on their financ...

Co-working is becoming an attractive choice for many remote workers and freelancers. The advantages include beating the boredom of a home office and lower costs. Co-working means you will be working with people who are not necessarily in your line of work and have no common interests. This means you have to maintain...

Keeping up high productivity is a challenge for a freelancer. There are those days that energy levels are so low that all you want to do is stay in bed, which can be very tempting as you are your own boss. On other days you will make numerous trips to the coffee machine to keep going. Indeed, caffeine is in the starter...

Coworking spaces highly emphasize tremendous growth in the past few years. It is also expected that this trend will continue to grow fast as more workers today move away from the traditional office concepts. Also, coworking refers to a space between a work and a home. Basically speaking, this is a kind of work that con...

The benefit of hackerspaces or makerspaces for individuals and for the tech community at large is pretty much a no-brainer to most people. They allow for people to grow their technological talents with the help and support of other like-minded creators. But have you considered the direct benefit these spaces can and do...

Working as a freelancer can be a challenge to conventional productivity. The lack of structure in your days and the lack of accountability means more freedom, both to succeed and to fail. When you work in an office, you have work hours, an office or desk, a set lunch hour, a boss or supervisor, etc. Freelancers have mu...

Working for yourself or freelancing means more freedom all around. But it also means less structure and less organization. This is particularly true and can be a huge problem when it comes to finances. In a “regular” job, taxes are taken out of your paycheck automatically and your employer is the one who worries about...

Have you heard of coworking spaces? Perhaps there’s one in your city or you know someone who works in one. Coworking spaces are membership-based workspaces where workers from all walks of life and professions - freelancers, remote workers, or independent professionals - work together in a communal space. They have been...

Many people believe that working freelance means more opportunity for distraction, less discipline and therefore lowered productivity. However, this mindset must be adopted in order to come true. In reality, freelancers have much more potential to be productive than people who work in an office from 9 to 5 every day. T...

Limit Any Harmful Distractions One of the biggest challenges to staying creative in a productive way is getting distracted by outside influences. We have multiple other interests, experiences, people, responsibilities and ideas that pull us in various directions throughout the day. They tend to stop us from being ab...

What is Innovation? As a marketer, business person, or artist, you need to be innovative in order to stand out from the crowd, get new customers and convince those customers to return in the future. But what actually is innovation? It’s a word tossed around a lot but not defined very much. In simple terms, it’s...

Let’s face it - productivity is hard. When sitting down to start a new project, assignment or any kind of work, there is a lot that goes into making sure your environment is ideal for the highest level of productivity. There are things unique to you that you can surround yourself with in order to maximize your efficien...

A Brief History A Hackerspace is a shared workspace between a group of computer programmers. They have been popular in Germany and throughout Europe since the mid 1990s. The first few to open in the US are HacDC, Noisebridge, and NYC Resistor, which eventually gave rise to MakerBot Industries which is at the forefron...

Your coworking space should be the perfect place for you and your fellow members to be productive and innovative, either in groups or individually. You can facilitate all of that by taking advantage of some of the most popular design trends in coworking spaces that can make members happier and more productive. Mini...

A coworking space allows for many individuals to work in a flexible shared environment where they can engage in the community of members or work independently. The chosen space is important for achieving that goal as well as fostering a creative and productive environment. Here are 6 factors to consider when selecting...

Coworking Spaces and Growth When surveyed, it has been found that the number of coworking spaces worldwide has been growing rapidly, from 1,130 in 2001, 3,400 in 2013 and almost 8,000 in 2015. The number of members is growing similarly, going from 295,000 to 510,000 in just one year. And the surveys show that cow...

Make Sure Your Space Reflects Your Goals Brand identity and message are essential to any business, no matter where it’s located. Many corporate offices are stark and bare as employees are expected to complete assigned tasks and do little else. But coworking spaces are about growth, creativity and inspiration. You wa...

No matter what field you’re in, business owners and freelancers alike all spend an inordinate amount of time trying to answer one question: how can I be more productive? We want to get the most work done and the highest result with the least amount of effort. We want to reduce stress and find the quickest, easiest ways...

It’s easy to tell yourself to “work hard” and “be organized” but those are abstract concepts. How do you actually achieve them every day? Imagine you’ve just started working in a coworking environment and you’re ready to make some headway with your business. The environment is only part of the battle. Here are some pro...

Coworking involves individuals who are self-employed or freelancing sharing an office space, but also equipment, ideas, knowledge and encouragement. Coworking has been cited to have numerous benefits to workflow and productivity, but one of the most noticeable benefits that workers notice right away is its ability to r...

In a fast-paced world like ours, nothing is constant. What will the next change be for our workplaces? They will become digital.What is a digital workplace?A digital workplace is a term referring to the combined technology employees have at their disposal to complete their jobs. While almost all workplaces are digital,...

By Adam Scott As individuals turn their focus and endeavors from the commonplace 9 to 5 job, to the make-your-own-schedule, create-your-own-way, career, the concept of coworking space has unfolded and found a way to thrive. For those of you that are unfamiliar with the concept of coworking space, it is the idea of...

By Adam ScottIf someone compares today’s job industries with those of years before, it is obvious to notice the change that has transpired. Today, there are new jobs in new fields that are being occupied by smaller companies, organizations, and independent individuals. With this transition, the necessity for approp...

With the growth of technology happening very quickly , many jobs have gotten easier to run and operate. More people are working away from the office or job location now than ever before, people like salesmen and at home techs have made their living by working remotely for their company. Remote working has benefits for...

How many times have you heard someone say that? How many time have you said that?What if we told you that you’re right. Your commute is killing you. Literally.According to the newspaper Le Temps, about 12% Swiss workers commute almost 2 hours each day. That is over one day a week spent in transport going to work....