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How The Black Lives Matter Movement Made A Difference
by Gugu Mthimkhulu There is no doubt that the Black Lives Matter movement has made a huge impact on the lives of numerous people around the world, and the coworking industry is no exception. Speaking to Kofi Oppong Founder of Urban MBA, Carmen Lecuane Software Specialist at Nexudus and Founder of KMABEL, and Aiden Saunders Founder of Ailey CIC, we look at the impact that the Black Lives Matter movement has had in the coworking industry and the world at large. How has the Black Lives Matter mo
What Projects Are Connected to the London Coworking Assembly?
In 2022, we're building on these projects, if you are reading this and would like to contribute in 2022 please get in touch. Coworking Library Rural Coworking Coworking Symposium 2022 Coworking Values Podcast Inclusion and Diversity Handbook - (listen here) Coworking I.D.E.A.Project Cowork Tools UK Coworking Assembly London Coworking Assembly European Freelancers Week 2022 Urban MBA Other projects and inspirations: What if everyone could walk to work? What if everyone was an entrep
Brexit and SMEs: How Coworking Spaces Can Help
Even before Brexit, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) have struggled with opening bank accounts and being considered for credit or loans. Since early January 2021 many things have changed for businesses in the UK due to the finalisation of Brexit and brought on new struggles. Many have been impacted negatively especially in regard to employment, finance, growth, and trade. Not only that, but the global pandemic has also forced some SMEs to close their doors. Although the impact cannot be seen
Clare Askew: What if Everyone Could Walk to Work
Clare Askew, Regeneration Sites Manager for Workspace at Haringey Council, spoke to the London Coworking Assembly on why the What if Everyone Could Walk to Work report is of importance in today’s society and what it will mean for the future of coworking spaces. Clare is extremely passionate about the regeneration of spaces and would like to implement her knowledge in towns to ensure that local people are able to walk to where they need to be. Walk to work, walk to school, walk to the store or wa
It is Time to Take Action with the 6th Annual #EFWeek
#EFWeek, the largest annual celebration of freelancers in Europe, will kick off once more in October 2021! European Freelancers Week (#EFWeek), organised by the European Coworking Assembly, is a movement where freelancers and independent workers have a chance to host events surrounding the theme for that year . During the last year, 2020, millions of people worked as independent expert professionals in Europe driving the need for greater awareness of and support for freelancers in Europe. One
Matt Perkins: FreeAgent, Brexit and Mitigating Challenges
Brexit is an ongoing challenge facing businesses in 2021. Naturally, changes are taking place and these changes affect everyone. What exactly do these new waters mean for freelancers, startups and small businesses? In an interview with Matthew Perkins of FreeAgent we get a glimpse on the Brexit effect, and what Matt recommends these sectors can do to mitigate challenges. Matt and FreeAgent Matthew is the Senior Partnerships Manager at FreeAgent. He works with key partnerships and 3rd party in