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...
Parkway Social bronzeville brings a legacy of hospitality to its new social club, with coworking and community for residents of the South Side of...
Attendees at the GWA FlexForward conference in September 2023 will have access to an exclusive offer with Coworks: unlimited campuses
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...
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 for 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:...
Here are 5 of our favorite coworking space blogs, communities, groups, and newsletters to make it that much easier to grow your coworking business.
The Provident1898 community draws members that align with the mission of being black-centric, though not black-exclusive.
Refinery46 is a unique coworking space in Indianapolis, established to support small business owners and entrepreneurs in the home services trades.
Guild Row uses Coworks to manage 12,000 sq. ft. of space, communicate with over 450 members, and promote their eclectic and dynamic schedule of...
Coworking and flex space operators provide more enclosed spaces. And rather than build offices, you can buy pre-made booths, pods, or micro-offices.
Jason Johnson and HUBB Kitchens serve restaurant owners, chefs, food trucks, farmers, bakers, instructors, and culinary arts classes and workshops.
Spacefully helps coworking space streamline their digital marketing and optimize their web sites to drive leads and convert prospects into members.
Coworking space owners and operators are set to serve remote workers and companies in 2022. Here are 4 goals for growth and performance to help your...
Coworks and Innovate Durham helped social workers leverage coworking spaces as an alternative to going back to the office in between field visits.
Coworks users aren’t unique in having a specific design approach, but we love to celebrate the coworking operations that use our platform to manage...
Rent your coworking space to external groups. It's one of the best ways to add revenue streams, broaden your reach, and attract new members
David and Ashley Brown are the co-founders of Good Space, and David took time to talk with us at Coworks about their vision, execution, and the...
At The Lola, the culture drives the choices that the founders made, from the space to the types of members who join.
You want to give your members the best experience in your coworking space. For that, you need the right software. Selecting the best management...
The Entrepreneurship Garage at NC State University is a venture creation and prototyping space designed for student entrepreneurs.
CoworkHERS opened in Portland, Maine in 2017. The zeitgeist of the moment aligned with the mission: the potential for the country’s first female...
Mel Wright is part of an entrepreneurial tradition. As a US veteran with a history of small businesses, she learns by doing and she leads by example.
The ability to self check-in sends the message that your coworking space employs technology that can help streamline activities and create a...
DenSwap isn’t even 3 years old yet, but Driftmier and his partner Craig Baute have decades of combined coworking experience. All this means they have...
Nexus Co-Work & Event Space brings together community space, childcare, after school support, and coworking in Charlotte, NC. See how they do it.
Space-as-a-service combines aspects of hospitality, retail, and commercial real estate into a friendly, affordable and flexible package that allows a...
DenSwap provides coworking operators with tools such as a Valuation Calculator, a Property Planning Tool, and Coworking Heatmap powered by real time...
Gyms and other fitness centers do the same thing. Often they’ll offer a 7-day pass, which is also something you could consider for your coworking...
One important metric is occupancy. And rather than force you to run complex calculations of occupied versus unoccupied space, Coworks coworking space...
With its walls in various hues of blue and panoramic paintings of serene ocean swells, Blue Mind Coworking puts members in the right frame of mind...
We talked with Mike LaRosa, the Coworkaholic and seasoned digital nomad, who has seen coworking evolve through the years.
Laura Shook Guzman is a marriage and family therapist, somatic psychotherapist, coworking space founder in Austin, Texas, and co-founder of Women Who...
Stephanie and Katie Tsuru designed a women-centric space in Houston, Texas to address a need they felt: a welcoming space to network and get work...
Over the past year, many businesses had to close down for the sake of public safety. Now, things are beginning to open up again. While that is a...
We help top university student maker spaces like NCSU Garage and renowned Life Science shared lab spaces like Biolabs. Here’s how you can use Coworks...
Some new studies of people that worked from home (WFH) validated why coworking is back and more relevant than ever. Here’s what that means for...
Leading coworking software platform Coworks announced it has closed a successful funding round led by VentureSouth, with strategic participation by...
Women Who Code is an international non-profit organization that provides services for women pursuing technology careers and a job board for companies...
How does software help coworking spaces compete? We break down the features you need to empower your community operators and managers to make the...
Working remotely has become part of the new normal. However, there are a lot of bumps in the road when it comes to adjusting to this new style of...
There has been an increasing degree of importance placed on company culture by employees. Many businesses have responded, but the current pandemic...
While it’s great that people are staying safe at home, unfortunately, this has a trickle-down effect. Many, if not most small businesses—including...
Coworking spaces, like other businesses operating on margins, usually start operations “in the red.” It then becomes vital for the health and...
Coworking Industry There is no doubt that coworking has become a fast growing industry across the globe. The statistics say it all and quite...
Considering branching out from your home office or cubicle and into a coworking space? Wondering what you should know before you make the plunge?...
Who is Mojo We asked Ian McAnsh, Community Manager of Mojo Coworking, “How did your space get the name Mojo,” to which he responded, “Oh Mojo, you...
Launching Forward Where is the prime location to both launch your business and create community in your work environment? If you find yourself in...
In just the last five years shared workspaces have grown at a rate of 200% and show no signs of stopping.
You’re sitting around the dinner table ranting to your family about how cool and modern your new office is, “They even have beer on tap!” you tell...
Next up in our Community Spotlight is Advent Coworking! Located in the heart of the Queen City, Advent opened in 2015 and has since grown to over...
Sharing your workspace may seem undesirable, but learning how coworking culture breeds success might just change your mind.
Top 5 Coworking Community Manager Problems Many entrepreneurs and established professionals thrive in coworking spaces due to their flexibility and...
This week, we welcome HQ Raleigh to Coworks! HQ Raleigh is an innovative space, started in 2012, in downtown Raleigh that has been at the forefront...
