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Community Managers do it all: operations, hospitality, marketing, event management... and that's why the GWA celebrates them — and Coworks sponsors...
Community Managers do it all: operations, hospitality, marketing, event management... and that's why the GWA celebrates them — and Coworks sponsors...
Cat Johnson has launched a new book titled "The Daily Co", with inspiration and guidance specifically for those at the heart of coworking spaces.
Coworks CEO DeShawn Brown was part of the GCUC 2024 line up, with a roundtable titled "Building Vibrant Coworking Communities." Here are the...
Williamson, Inc, is this TN county’s Chamber of Commerce and Office of Economic Development. They redefined what a thriving local economy needs.
Not everyone in a coworking space is happy. These are the top complaints — and strategies to help you address them.
There's one overlooked element that can turn a seamless member experience into a headache: printing. ezeep shared what coworking spaces need to know.
Tony Bacigalupo wants coworking operators and influencers to take on ‘an epidemic of loneliness.’ In a recent webinar, he explains why and a vision...
After creating a digital hub for military spouses, 12M+ opened its first physical space. Part coworking, part career development, it's all community.
Cat Johnson takes on how to attract the right office members to your coworking space, what they need from you and how to curate a vibrant community.
Coworking managers and operators were asked what amenity they would add to their space if they could. The answer surprised us, but it was a solid...
Coworks space management emerges as a standout solution based on a webinar hosted by GCEC, where directors shared insights into their preferred tech...
Kevin Whelan of Everspaces can take coworking businesses to the next level with custom marketing and strategy. Here's how he does it.
Integrated means seamlessly embedding amenities and services into the daily experience of a coworking space. So which top amenities do most operators...
How can local Chamber of Commerce offer more value to members or even find additional non-dues driven revenue? Coworking! Here's why and how it works.
Without a community, your space is just an office. With it, your coworking operation becomes an ecosystem. So how do you cultivate something vibrant?
If a coworking space manager suddenly had 2 extra hours in a workday, what is one thing they would spend that time on? The answer shows their growth...
CRE lags in reactivating offices post-pandemic. Get 10 reasons CRE pros need to better leverage flex solutions — and how coworking operators can help.
The Community Cohort is a program in Australia, and has been a game-changer in professional development within many industries, especially coworking.
Coworking managers and operators have many tech tools at their disposal, but we wanted to know which they actually use on a day to day basis. They...
After a decade, Trish Ryan is fostering the new Tigerlabs community while upholding the core values – productivity, collaboration, community, and...
Spotlighting the value and benefit of coworking spaces through various content channels ultimately pays dividends for visibility and growth.
Spearheaded by Tiffany Miller and Rachaad Howard, Fruition MKE is poised to redefine the landscape for entrepreneurs, artists, and creators in...
Coworks will sponsor the upcoming Coworking Alliance Summit and I'll be speaking about the BIPOC Coworking Alliance. Join us to help shape a future...
Gig East Exchange was born as a dedicated coworking space so entrepreneurs didn't have to leave Wilson North Carolina. Now it's a hub for startups...
Meet Angie O'Grady and StellaPop. For coworking space owners and operators, the team brings a deep understanding of the industry plus creative...
We asked coworking operators and community managers how they convert new leads into new members. This one, old school technique stood out among the...
Let’s look at the essential Zapier automations that every Coworks user should be utilizing to maximize operational efficiency and marketing efforts.
We wanted to know, what do most coworking spaces offer — what's in their inventory? From hot desks to phone booths, operators and community managers...
With more efficient operations and metrics that move the needle, your coworking space can boost profits, reduce operational costs, and improve...
Coworks CEO DeShawn Brown will lead a roundtable discussion at GUCU 2024 about unique coworking communities. Here's what to expect and why you should...
What is the Coworking Manifesto and how does it show up in your community? Let's look at this living list and outline how to put it to work today.
In the heart of Winston-Salem, NC, the CMPND is a new collaborative workspace redefining what it means to be a community hub for musicians and...
When asked what their biggest pain point was when managing their coworking space, operators and community managers were clear: they wear too many...
Abigail Schilling is a coworking operator who also runs Space Savvy Studio, an agency that offers implementation plus consulting based on best...
First, we asked what coworking operators love to do in their job. Then we asked what they do most often. Spoiler alert: they are not the same thing.
Raleigh-based entrepreneur Jason Widen and his team are trailblazing again with a new concept of cowarehousing, serving small business across...
When asked, What is your favorite part of operating your coworking space?, a striking 84% of managers said this one aspect was the top choice.
The Birch Center in Durham, North Carolina, is a coworking-inspired space catering to therapists, with a mission to deliver training and community.
What's the experience like for those running coworking spaces day-to-day? How do these managers and directors spend their day within their...
Meet Cat Johnson! Learn what goes into each episode Coworking Convos, the free monthly workshop with coworking leaders, as it hits its 50th episode.
Local economic development teams are a community’s growth cheerleaders. They’re creating jobs, attracting investments — which fits coworking like a...
It's one thing to have a commercial printer that anyone can use. It’s another to integrate that printer in your space. Here's what to think about.
Lousiana's Opportunity Machine provides workshops, coaching, and networking for over 300 existing and aspiring entrepreneurs annually.
Why do more and more Economic Development offices consider coworking a model for activating commerce and commercial areas? Let's start with what they...
Digital nomads are one thing. But what about 'bleisure' travelers? See how your coworking operation can appeal to travelers who want to work on...
The coworking model isn't just for freelancers. Therapists, additional resources, and wellness practioners can also use a flexible community...
Commercial real estate pros need a platform that understands the nuances of the coworking world and applies this to enhance the hybrid office...
It's an exciting time for the world of coworking! What will your new business bring to the industry? We have some ideas new opeartors can keep in...
Moving to new coworking software can be a stressful process. That's why we are breaking it down step by step to show how Coworks works alongside you...
With locations in Schenectady, NY and Scranton, PA, Urban Co-Works is on a mission to connect a flex workforce with a valuable community. Here's how.
How do you get your coworking space members online, safely, securely, and without stressing your staff? An integrated solution is the answer.
Design your space with sound management in mind. Meet Debra Westmoreland at Sound Masking USA and discover beautiful and highly functional solutions.
Is this the year you launch the coworking business you've been thinking so long and hard about? Yes! Make it happen in 2024 with this punchlist of...
We collected the top 6 reasons operators look for new coworking space management software — which ones resonate most with you?
Coworking space design can be innovatively adapted to create environments that are conducive to therapy, recovery, and overall wellness. Let's...
How does commercial real estate stay ahead of the flex office trend? With a software platform that can help help make management a positive...
This Coworking Convos episode together a panel of experts to share their experiences and insights on creative revenue streams for coworking spaces.
Hilaire Martin brings her communications expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to the world of interior design with Raleigh Workup.
What do management agreements mean for a coworking business? Let's explain the basics of what operators need to know.
Who is the next WeWork? You can be! With Coworks flex space management, create your own coworking community and activate areas of your office...
Coworking space operators wonder about CRMs. Let's talk about HubSpot for coworking spaces with Matt Deal of Vaulted, a HubSpot Certified Partner.
Space management software works for any community-based business, not just traditional coworking spaces. Let's explore unique models that use our...
Community managers are the heart of any coworking space. But finding one who truly gets coworking and community building can be challenging.
District Studios isn't a salon. It's a collective of small businesses that focus on beauty and wellness — and it's a business model that keeps...
What is an MBDA and how can this federal agency help BIPOC founders and entrepreneurs? This overview looks at the function and advantage of these...
We asked coworking operators: what is your biggest priority for 2024? They told us, and now we're sharing their top three. First up: find new members
Do you call your coworking space an incubator or accelerator? Are you hoping to be one? Learn the differences and the basics before you get started.
At the 2023 GCEC conference, Coworks CEO DeShawn Brown explained how coworking space principles can help optimize university entrepreneurship centers.
This Atlanta makerspace puts inclusivity at the top of its materials. Read how this community welcomes all while fiercely protecting its culture.
Cowarehousing space businesses turn warehousing and coworking into a collaborative community of business owners. How do you position this kind of...
We asked coworking operators: what is the biggest priority for 2024? They told us, and now we're sharing their top three. The Second: audit your tech...
Activate unused office space with a flex office coworking community. Now commercial real estate professionals don't have to sit on expensive...
Coworking space operators need to be part of the conversation around return to work. Here are the statistics that can help you position your third...
Delight your members with coworking furniture that makes a statement, as well as serves functional and creative purposes. Read this list for...
Parkway Social bronzeville brings a legacy of hospitality to its new social club, with coworking and community for residents of the South Side of...
Founder and CEO of Propeller takes us through the entrepreneurial ecosystem that empowers New Orleans with community and collaboration.
Attendees at the GWA FlexForward conference in September 2023 will have access to an exclusive offer with Coworks: unlimited campuses
We asked coworking operators: what is the biggest priority for 2024? They told us, and we're sharing their top three. The Third: host great member...
Sometimes raising the capital for a new coworking space or growing your existing operation is doable with a grant. Explore creative options and...
Coworks is ready to head to GWA FlexForward 2023 where CEO DeShawn Brown will award the Community Manager of Year! Come find our booth and say hi!
As demand for flex work rises, property management companies can meet this need themselves, with specialized software for in-house coworking space.
Once again, Cat Johnson pulls together a stellar lineup of coworking leaders who generously share their event strategies. Grab the highlights here.
We wanted to talk to experts in coworking and flex interior office design systems, so we reached out to Belle Morales at The Sliding Door Company.
Coworking space operators should leverage apps for networking to project management, facilitating connections, driving efficiency, and delighting...
Dog friendly coworking is another way flex offices can provide genuine community and a better experience than fully remote or commuting to an office.
From foundry to founders: this former industrial hub now produces entrepreneurs and startups with a dynamic coworking community and accelerator...
Columbia, South Carolina, is home to GrowCo, an exciting new incubator and coworking community fostering a new generation of local innovators.
Creative communities attract all kinds of artists and makers. The coworking model applies to these as well, with best practices in management and...
Ready to grow your coworking space? But where do you start? Here is a beginner's guide to lead generation for coworking so you don't get overwhelmed.
Coworking spaces are in a unique position to help fill the childcare gap with their communal ethos and spirit of supporting entrepreneurs.
Your coworking space utilities are more than just fixed monthly expenses. By benchmarking and finding opportunities, you start a money-saving...
When Highwoods Properties launched The Commons, they tapped two other local companies to help serve flex workers of Raleigh: Coworks and Earfluence.
How can ChatGPT help with the business of running a coworking space? Start with prompts. Because good results you can use only come from good...
The Coworks CEO was chosen to present at the 2023 GCEC conference, bringing real-world operational lessons from coworking to academic...
What can coworking teach flex offices? First, let's look at the data. Then the requirements. And finally lessons CRE pro can learn from coworking...
What makes a coworking community manager award-winning? Find out from these nominees for Community Manager of the Year Awards at GWA FlexForward.
Exactly what does your coworking space need to create a podcast studio? We got a detailed list from podcast consultant Jason Gillikin at Earfluence.
Get a summary of our recent launch event to get the ball rolling and create the new BIPOC Coworking Alliance with owners and operators across the...
Flexible spaces can transform healthcare with shared models ideal for medical and wellness businesses. Learn the benefits and growth of medical...
Put a podcast studio in your coworking space for a member content channel and expand your reach! Jason Gillikin of Earfluence delivers best practices.
How do you create a photography based coworking space? Let's look at best practices to welcome visual artists into your community to grow their...
As big retailers enter the shared warehousing space, there is still opportunity for independent cowarehousing operations to serve small businesses.
Cowarehousing is shared space where multiple businesses store their goods. And Coworks software helps cowarehousing operators run their business...
Of all the activities you do as a coworking space manager, how many can be automated? Space management software like Coworks takes those tasks off...
Are all the areas in your coworking space making you money? Get tips from a powerhouse lineup of experts during the recent Coworking Convos episode.
A mobile coworking app delivers convenience and community for members. Operators should invest in their own app for booking, billing, networking, and...
Meeting room booking software like Coworks helps coworking spaces automate reservations, engage members, and leverage data insights to optimize...
Cat Johnson and The Lab support independent coworking operators with guidance and insights on branding, community building, and growing a coworking...
Grow your coworking space community by capturing new leads and nurturing them into members. Get creative ideas for events, tech tools, and best...
How can companies adopt a hybrid approach to providing office space? What do employees want from a flex workspace solution? Let's look at the...
The new BIPOC Coworking Alliance will be launched in June 2023 with Coworks CEO DeShawn Brown leading the creation of this organization.
Flexible wet lab spaces are the new frontier of scientific research. But what are they and what are the benefits of adaptable lab environments for...
Get some inspiration for affordable (cheap) phone booths to add privacy to your coworking space, from a few thousand dollars to completely DIY...
The coworking world has another new iteration: cooperative warehousing. Shared resources go a step further with storage and optimization of goods.
Should you attend a coworking conference? As an operator, a manager, or an owner, these events can be valuable. But know what to look for before you...
Coworks will help present the Community Manager Awards at GWA FlexForward 2023, celebrating what community managers do for coworking spaces and...
As landlord and commercial property managers create their own flex offices, the right office management software can help with these key functions.
Help new members find your coworking space business with a strong Google My Business profile. You don't have to invest money, but it does take time.
In the world of coworking, there is more opportunity to manage the mental health of founders, managers, and members.
How do you maximize your meeting room rentals? Learn from coworking insiders what works and what doesn't and why meeting room rental software matters.
Coworking spaces need a vibrant tapestry of multiple age groups. Get the notes from the Coworking Convos event from Cat Johnson and guests.
Meet Megan Donovan, the founder of SHIFT Work+Play where working parents can use a coworking space while their children are in a safe playspace.
Coworking communities are designed to help people become their best selves. Because when we feel safe and secure, we can do amazing things.
The fraternal organizations of old gave rise to coworking spaces. Our need for these third places isn't new. Here's how to leverage it for your space.
These health and wellness amenities help transform your coworking space into a wellness wonderland for a happier, healthier workforce
What makes a university startup center effective? How is it different from any other incubator program? Let's start with the basics.
With a branding and imprint business, Katherine Garcia found a way to serve local nonprofits.
Whether you're migrating platforms or starting from scratch, these are the features you need — and the questions to ask in your demo
When you're ready to welcome a new member, your onboarding process has to be fine-tuned. Set the relationship up for success with these best...
International Coworking Day is a great opportunity for coworking businesses to build awareness and celebrate your community. Here are creative ideas.
With a safe environment for yourself, your staff, and your members, true innovation can flourish. Here’s why.
The New York Times missed an entire sector in their recent article about in-person vs remote work.
Among the many choices you have as a coworking operator, door access is an important one. We asked the Brivo team to walk us through what you need to...
Your coworking community is a special collection of people who want to connect to one another. Your space management software can help with these...
You're on the right track: there are many things that go into a good coworking space. We've collected our top articles in one place to help you focus...
Coworking platform migration seems scary, but with some prep work and friendly support, Coworks makes it a delight
iWorkSpaceMail helps coworking operators bring value and service to their community. We wanted to learn more.
The Coworks team plans to unveil a powerful offer of two months free for their space management software
Coworks in an alternative to WUN Systems which will be shut down by Yardi in June 2023. Users can expect painless migration and onboarding with...
Start a new coworking business with a guide to best practices finding a location, attracting new members, choosing space management software, and...
Community Manager Bobby Duke wants the Innovation Hub to be more about community than the physical space itself. These are the steps to achieve that.
What makes university entrepreneurship centers unique? We asked directors of top programs to share their thoughts.
This Texas-based coworking operation has a wide variety of members but one singular vision.
Coworks CEO Deshawn Brown will join an international lineup of early stage founders at the upcoming event.
By researching national and local grant programs to start a new coworking spaces, you can find funding that is best for you and your vision.
See how Coworks offers the right functions and community features for makerspace operations
What are the special features your coworking booking software should include? Keep this list with you as you assess new tools or audit current...
Sam Poler knows how to grow vibrant communities — and flourishing gardens. But how do they do it at a coworking space?
3 experts share tips and best practices in this month’s Coworking Convo with Cat Johnson
Integrate Coworks space management software and Quickbooks Online accounting to manage money in and money out!
Use Coworks and Brivo to manage who comes and goes from your space while streamlining your admin work. See how we make it easy.
From a friendly face to seamless software, you have a variety of options for cowork check-in systems.
As the Executive Director and a board member for the Global Workspace Association, William Edmundson talked through all the reasons to join and what...
With Coworks space management software plus Salto Access Control Systems, managers are able to increase work space efficiency across the board.
Coworking is community. But how do you create, curate, and cultivate it? Real coworking owners and operators shared their tips and best practices in...
Creating a coworking space that is welcoming for both introverts and extroverts can a challenge. How do you demonstrate emotional intelligence with...
What are popular types of events that can be held at your coworking space? Let's take a look, as well as how to plan and promote them.
Catherine Hover of Palette Community talks best practices for blending in personal and virtual culture.
Choosing a management software solution for your space can be overwhelming. Look for these factors to find a solution that makes your life easier!
Learn how this once abandoned eyesore become a bustling hub of community, business, outreach, innovation and more.
How landlords, operators, and enterprises all need to embrace a flex mindset to grow and thrive in the next year.
Q&A with Dorothy Jones-Davis, Executive Director of Nation of Makers
Jake Bolling of CoworkingSEO.com outlines strategies and best practices get the right message to the right person at the right time.
The post-Black Friday tradition of shopping local can work for coworking and flex office spaces, too! Here’s how.
Coworks was awarded Best Software for New Coworking Spaces by Coworking Insights. Here, we look at what goes into that and what it means for your new...
Join our webinar for academic entrepreneurship, innovation, incubation and accelerator programs to help manage rooms, relationships, and resources.
At the Global Workspace Association FlexForward event, Coworks took the stage to celebrate Community Managers
Jake Bolling of CoworkingSEO.com knows his way around digital ad campaigns for coworking spaces. Here, he shares his insights.
More than just sound dampeners in coworking spaces, various interior fixtures are a chance to lean into the design aesthetic of your flex space.
Entrepreneur Vanessa Terry is way more than a notary and her Business Center is much more than a coworking space.
Women-focused, family-centric, and all business. Meet Alison Rogers at Blush Cowork & Childcare, as she blazes a path for the new #futureofwork.
Day passes might not make the most financial sense for coworking spaces, but with the right coworking software, they can help you deliver exactly...
We asked the marketing maven 7 questions, and she did not disappoint with her answers about coworking, new marketing tactics, and the exciting future...
At the GWA conference in Frisco, Texas, Coworks CEO DeShawn Brown will celebrate the finalists and announce this year’s winner
What do you get when an interior designer and an events planner decide to launch a business? You get a stunningly beautiful place to work, meet and...
Meet Jake Bolling of CoworkingSEO, helping operators expand their reach and drive leads to fill their space.
This turnkey solution and consulting team can help integrate social responsibility into your coworking and flex space operation.
How do you choose the right software for your coworking business? Make sure it has key elements to grow your business and give members a good...
There are a lot of considerations business owners face in creating a viable space for freelance and hybrid workers. Here’s a quick guide with key...
When the power went out and the winds died down, this coworking space in San Juan, Puerto Rico stepped up to serve the community.
Coworks is specially built to work with all the tools you know and love already! Unlock automation, engagement, and integration with Zapier.
Accessability means more people can use your space. It means adapting your environment to meet the needs of a wider variety of coworking space...
In June 2022, Coworks CEO DeShawn Brown joined TMC CEO Rich Tehrani for an interview during the Future of Work showcase at IT EXPO in Fort...
Marketing usually takes 2 forms: organic or paid. Here are ideas for organic promotion of your coworking space that only cost a bit of time and...
Small businesses in Jacksonville, Florida now have a dedicated space to work without having to commit to permanent office space.
The Exchange at Beverly Gray serves black and brown entrepreneurs. Ignite Labs will be the newest addition to provide one of the first...
Because we provide coworking management software for so many spaces, we’re familiar with some of the amenities that provide the most value for...
We're thrilled to announce a new relationship with one of the industry's most creative thinkers... and a way we can provide more value for our users.
Main Street Skowhegan Entrepreneurship Center serves Maine's small businesses and founders as they innovate and launch new businesses.
Former manufacturing and warehouse locations are particular favorites for coworking operations. But keep this guidance in mind for your industrial...
Craig Baute and Katharine Chestnut are two coworking operators in different cities who did the same thing: they started coworking alliances.
Here’s a breakdown of some of the key benefits of using specially designed coworking management software to better serve your members.
Coworks will sponsor the Fundamentals of Flex content track at GCUC in May 2022. Come find us as our booth!
Repeatable tasks should be automated, giving coworking space operators and managers valuable time back in their day. We’ll look at three such tasks.
At ProducKIDvity, the vision doesn’t stop at creating a coworking environment for working parents and a safe, nurturing environment for their...
Sometimes inspiration comes in surprising places. Here is a quick list of things we’ve seen around the coworking world and wanted to share.
Birch Road isn’t your typical coworking space. It’s a neighborhood social club, where coworking is just one of the options.
Onboarding is a critical part of your coworking member experience and can set the tone for the relationship going forward. Here's how to make it a...
Plants are a big part of the experience of any space. There is science around it: our quality of life can be enriched by plants. So which ones do you...
Iris Kavanagh firmly believes that the future of coworking means meeting working families where they are and serving them in the best way possible:...