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Coworking

Coworking
Coworking is a style of work that involves a shared working environment, often an office, and independent activity. Unlike in a typical office environment, those coworking are usually not employed by the same organization.[1] Typically it is attractive to work-at-home professionals, independent contractors, or people who travel frequently who end up working in relative isolation.[2] Coworking is also the social gathering of a group of people who are still working independently, but who share values,[3] and who are interested in the synergy that can happen from working with like-minded talented people in the same space.[4][5] Coworking offers a solution to the problem of isolation that many freelancers experience while working at home, while at the same time letting them escape the distractions of home.[6][7] Coworking is not only about the physical space, but about establishing the coworking community first. History[edit] Coworking in Europe[edit] Zonaspace in Saint Petersburg, Russia

Coworking - a global community of people dedicated to the values of Collaboration, Openness, Community, Accessibility, and Sustainability in their workplaces Cos’è Cowo? | Coworking Project by Cowo Cowo è una proposta per chiunque abbia uno spazio professionale già attivo, e sia interessato ad affittare postazioni di lavoro all’interno della propria sede. Questo per realizzare un piccolo guadagno e – nel contempo – entrare in contatto con altri professionisti su base continuativa. Lo spirito con cui si attua il progetto Cowo è descritto nei 10 punti del Cowo Manifesto. Gli ideatori del progetto Cowo sono Massimo Carraro e Laura Coppola, partner dell’agenzia di comunicazione Monkey Business di Milano, che è anche proprietaria del marchio registrato “Cowo®”. L’affiliazione alla rete Cowo è proposta a due livelli di servizio: “Basic” e “Premium”. L’opzione “Premium” fornisce, in più, un set di strumenti di comunicazione in grado di dare maggior visibilità al nuovo spazio Cowo. Costi dell’affiliazione a Cowo: Opzione “Basic” – affiliazione 12 mesi : Euro 250 + ivaOpzione “Premium” - affiliazione 12 mesi : Euro 500 + iva(Per spazi di 10 o più postazioni è obbligatoria l’opzione “Premium”) 1.

Space Catalyst: Getting Started So you want to start a Coworking space, where do you start? Right here of course. This page will hopefully serve as an FAQ of sorts for Space Catalysts. 1: I think I want to open a coworking space. Where do I start? As many have learned the hard way, coworking isn't about the space, it's about the people. 2: Ok, how do I build the community? The first thing a typical business person will think of when you need to reach people is marketing. A stepping stone to coworking spaces are Jellys. Some excellent blog posts: A Roadmap for Community Organization and Mobilization - Harvey Milk Design for Behavior 3: Non-Profit, For-Profit, Break-even, oh my! The question often arises regarding what type of business model to use for a coworking space: non-profit, for-profit, or break-even. A common way to start a new space is to use existing space that is currently being paid for by a for-profit company. 4: Do I need a business plan? A business plan is always recommended. What should I look for in a space?

Jelly -- Working together is more fun for everyone! One Hand Clapping – Entrepreneurship In Ann Arbor, Michigan I spent a few days in March in Ann Arbor Michigan as a guest of Professor Thomas Zurbuchen, Associate Dean for Entrepreneurial Programs, and Doug Neal, Director of Center for Entrepreneurship in the Engineering School at the University of Michigan. I gave a keynote on entrepreneurship to MPowered, the student Entrepreneurship Organization, spoke on a panel on Entrepreneurship and the Aerospace Industry, and gave another keynote at the Ann Arbor New Tech Meetup and A2Geeks, the regional startup network. I got smarter about engineering and innovation in “flyover country”, met some wonderful people and shared some thoughts about what it might take to spark an innovation cluster in Ann Arbor. This post is a personal view of what I saw in Ann Arbor — in no way does it represent the views of the fine institutions I teach at. One Hand Clapping - Creating an Innovation Cluster – The Ann Arbor ExperimentIn my short time in Ann Arbor, I spent time meeting with: Lessons Learned

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