Coworking

Last month, Manchester saw FlyThe.Coop move to a new location shared with the recently-launched MadLab hackspace. I got the chance to talk to one of MadLab’s founders, Dave Mee, about the vision for MadLab, its history, its residents and the challenges it has faced. Read More »

bzhive, a new coworking space in San Rafael, Ca. that I mentioned back in December, is to hold its opening party this Monday, February 8th at 6PM. bzhive will serve Marin County and its neighbors, and has a conference room and parking available. Read More »

Anyone who web works from home knows that the flip side to all of that comfort and freedom is the sense of isolation that can overcome you from time to time. There are a couple of ways to get out and find other people. Some workers congregate… Read More »

I still can’t really believe that the “noughties” have nearly gone; it’ll be 2010 in less than a month. I’ve been thinking about 2010 (what an impossibly futuristic date that sounds!) and what it might hold in store for me as a web worker: Faster, Better Browsers The… Read More »

Almost every day over the past year there’s a new apocalyptic story about the demise of newspapers and print journalism. In recent weeks, the subject has reached a crescendo with the strategic power plays between Rupert Murdoch, Google and Microsoft’s Bing. However, there’s some light at the end… Read More »

Coworking spaces are really popping up all over. After my post earlier this week about a new venture in the Twin Cities, I’ve been contacted about several interesting spaces that have either recently opened or are due to open soon: Lightbulb Coworking, Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte’s first coworking… Read More »

It seems like coworking spaces are popping up all over at the moment. I’ve just spotted this post from Don Ball announcing an interesting coworking venture/small business incubator/meeting space in downtown St. Paul, Minn. — and it could be open as soon as January. Ball’s looking… Read More »

More Must Reads

Jelly, Casual Coworking in a City Near You

Yesterday I took part in my first Jelly session — and I’ve got to say it was a fun and productive experience that I will be repeating in the future. Jellies are informal, free coworking events that are open to anyone. There were 10 participants at… Read More »

Justifying Coworking As an Investment

Coworking is a great trend, one that is taking root in even the most unlikely of soil, including areas where it has a chance of making a big difference, like Detroit. For freelancers and small startups, a coworking space provides a great opportunity to work with… Read More »

“Hackerspace” i3 Detroit to Hold Grand Opening Tomorrow

Intriguing “hackerspace/makerspace” i3 Detroit is holding its grand opening tomorrow, with an open house between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m at its new facility at 322 East Fourth St. in Royal Oak, Mich., followed by a party that kicks off at 7 p.m. Unlike some run-of-the-mill… Read More »

Mobile Workspaces: What to Look For

As a web worker, you have the freedom to work from anywhere that has an Internet connection. A coffee shop or a library can make for just as good a workspace as a home office. But workplaces are not created equal. The differences between individual coffee… Read More »

Coworking News: Hacker Dojo Opens Its Doors

Hacker Dojo, a new coworking venture located in Mountain View, Calif., opened for business yesterday. Its location is good news for web workers from the Bay Area looking for a co-working space who aren’t based in San Francisco. Inspired by the monthly DevHouse “hackathon” events, the… Read More »

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