Talitha Utton
The Importance of European Freelancers Week for the Freelance Community
Since 2016 there has been a rise in the European freelance community, with an astonishing 9.6 million Europeans working as independent workers. With the implementation of remote working since the start of the pandemic, the boom has become even greater. The amount of freelancers and independent workers increased due to some being dismissed from their permanent jobs and looking for a source of income, and others realising the benefits of being one's own boss. In 2020 the number of freelancers in E
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
Arc Club: Creating Possibilities For Local Youths
The year 2020 was challenging for everybody. People were forced to quickly adapt to working from home and this also grew the demand for coworking spaces. People don’t want to work from the office or from home all the time, and coworking spaces stepped in to service that need for an alternative workspace. For ARC Club, a coworking space in Homerton Hackney, their aim is to provide locals with a productive space that encourages healthy working. Coupled with this, their goal is also to make cowork
Mike Zeidler: Raising The Demand Of Coworking Post Covid
Mike Zeidler: Raising The Demand Of Coworking Post Covid The coworking industry is multi-faceted and comprises a pool of industry giants, each bringing a different and significant contribution to the coworking industry. One such industry contributor is Mike Zeidler, Chair, Co-founder, and Facilitator of the UK Coworking Assembly. Mike is fondly known as a social artist and a connector, with a special interest in mutual learning, getting things done, and making the most of the people’s connecte
Anton Chernikov: Tips For Crowdfunding In Your Coworking Space
Coworking spaces have long evolved from just being a shared space with tables and chairs and random strangers all over the place. For Anton Chernikov, in its essence, a good workspace is one that promotes innovation, is inclusive and is built on a solid foundation which is a united local community. Upon completion of his architecture degree, Anton setup a design consultancy called Exponentials. He also works as a partner and Creative Director at a London based real estate firm called Alive who
Coworking and Beyond
Coworking spaces and flexible workspaces mean more than just a desk and a chair to some people. When it comes to innovation, design, location, and environment, coworking spaces must do more than catch the eye, they need to capture the soul too. Chatting to John Williams, Chief Marketing Officer of The Instant Group, we gathered some insightful intel on the ins and outs of the relationship that exists between commercial real estate and coworking. The Instant Group has been operating in the comme
Creative Works Spaces, for the Community
In 2020 Elena Giroli, took the leap moving from the public sector and headed full time into Change and Community Manager at Creative Works. For years Elena has been part of the London Coworking Assembly and a member of coworking spaces, but the opportunity to work behind the scenes, and nurture a community has been greatly rewarding. Creative Works is situated in a developing area, E17 London, which is highly regarded for its vibrant and lively nature, this according to Elena is the space’s bes
Coworking Symposium 2021
Media Announcement 24 February 2021 Coworking Symposium 2021 promises non-biased and data-driven talks Get ready for the second Coworking Symposium, kicking off on the 15th of April 2021. Again in the form of a digital unconference, this year’s event promises non-biased and data-driven talks based on actual facts and figures. The first Coworking Symposium took place in 2020, and stemmed from a growing interest in the coworking industry across various scholarly disciplines. Coworking spaces f