☕️ Curious what we’ve been brewing up?
At iPostal1 Workspace, we’ve been working hard behind the scenes to help coworking businesses enhance two different revenue streams.
We’ll be sharing more about these improvements and expansions (hey, Canada!) and hosting a roundtable (how to use needs assessments to improve members’ experience) at GCUC in NYC next week.
Oh, we’re also sponsoring the coffee station all conference long, so pop by for a brew and a chat!
Not attending GCUC? Let’s do a virtual coffee.
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🎉 Coworking celebrations
🎂 Impact Hub Berlin turns 12! #
Izzy Ahrbeck shares that Impact Hub Berlin has turned 12, by sharing some reminders about just what was happening back in 2012, remember the Ice Bucket Challenge and "Turn down the what"!?
👉 Read this.
🎂 Blush Cowork turns 4! #
Alison Campbell Rogers shares how she almost didn’t celebrate Blush Cowork (now The Coven Carry) turning 4… because building & supporting communities (and their children) is really really hard.
We’re glad you posted Alison, and are truly inspired the work you do.
👉 Read this.
📰 Coworking news & views.
🏅 One Two Five awarded FlexGrade Gold certification #
Hub Australia share that their One Two Five by Hub location have been awarded FlexGrade Gold certifications across every single assessment category… and the first flexible workspace in Australia to be officially certified!
👉 Read this.
📖 Community storytelling done right… #
Everyone talks about community. Few spaces actually tell its story well. Cobot and Cat Johnson share what makes community storytelling work, what mistakes to avoid, and when holding back says more than another post ever could.
👉 Read this.
☕️ Does a coworking membership beat coffee shop sessions? #
Zoë Hartsfield posts a question asking whether a coworking membership is worth it (vs spending more at coffee shops for much less value). 85+ interactions and 30+ comments later, it seems coworking is winning this one.
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🟢 The lights are never all green #
Get moving, says Cat Johnson. Because the lights are never all green and navigating fear and failure on your way to success and manifesting your vision is what this life is all about.
👉 Read this.
🤳🏽 Should you work with local influencers? #
It’s not a "yes" or "no"… it’s a "that really depends." Relationship marketing is one thing, but local influencers can unlock a whole new audience for a coworking space if done well. And that depends on the goal, the reach, and the message. And how do you find one?
This is a true how-to article from Coworks, looking at the questions to ask, deals to make (and not make) and where to find the right local influencer for you.
👉 Read this.
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💻 Coworking technology.
🔐 Platform adds hardware-cost-only access offering #
Nicholas McMillen shares that Deskie are introducing their own access control hardware.
Priced at $15 for readers, $129 for a 4-door controller and $249 for a 16-door controller – with no ongoing software or per user/door fees – it’s a compelling approach.
👉 Read this.
🤝 Coworking market moves.
🇮🇹 Healthcare giant acquires Toolbox Coworking in Turin #
Coworking Europe shares news that Sanitalia has acquired Toolbox Coworking.
According to CE: Toolbox has grown significantly since its launch in 2010 by Aurelio Balestra, growing from 1,000 sqm to around 10,000 sqm, eventually hosting around 800 workstations and 150 resident companies, with turnover approaching €2 million in 2023.
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🇺🇸 Office Evolution opens in Newtown Square #
Office Evolution has opened a new location in a venue that that honors an important piece of Newtown Square’s heritage. Owned and operated by Andrea O’Shea and Greg Carlson, the workspace is located on the campus of Newtown Square’s historic Ellis Preserve.
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🇵🇭 TESDA launches Juana Creatives #
Red Mendoza from The Manila Times shares that Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has launched “Juana Creatives”, a coworking hub for women and aspiring creatives.
👉 Read this.
🇺🇸 Workbar closes Worcester location to refocus #
Adam Moss shares that Workbar are closing their downtown Worcester location, with Sarah Travers telling MassLive the decision (that was not taken lightly) was to focus on the company’s other locations.
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🎙 Coworking conversations.
In this episode of Flex in Five, Mike Kriel breaks down why the largest firms in the country are already integrating flex management into their business and what regional and local property managers need to do before they get left behind.
Angel Kwiatkowski, a true original in coworking and the unapologetic force behind Cohere in Fort Collins joined Liz Elam on the GCUC podcast for a discussion that is equal parts philosophy, practicality, and playful debate, covering everything from friendship as a KPI to why alcohol on tap might be the worst perk in coworking.
Giovanni Palavicini and guest co-host John Herring chat with Steve Kinder about Good Coworking and turning 60,000 square foot of “mess” into it’s true potential.