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
Change Is Essential - An Evening With Urban MBA.
On the 18th of June, the award-winning charity Urban MBA had an open day event at the fabulous coworking space at Beter Space in the Ray Farringdon London, where they highlighted organisations successes, future goals, and strategic objectives. Urban MBA reached the milestone where they felt ready to share their stories and accomplishments in helping marginalised and disengaged young adults by offering enterprise and employment skills and alternative teaching methods to create long-lasting change
Creating Equality And Inclusion For The Community Through Coworking And Art
It is no longer surprising that my social network has expanded enormously since joining the coworking community, allowing me to have conversations with fellow females who are very passionate about art, workspaces, community and helping others. One example of such blissful interaction is with Nina Franco, whom I met at Creative Works. Nina is a political artist and activist and, needless to say, has a strong sense of identity and autonomy. We chatted about her journey and how her life’s mission l
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
Jerome and Shervonne: Diversity & Representation: Speakers, Experts and Panels
Jerome and Shervonne: Diversity & Representation: Speakers, Experts and Panels0:00/2001× The Coworking Idea Project is a global network of coworking spaces and organizations, community organizers, and collaborative consultants. They're also dedicated to making coworking a more welcoming, diverse, equitable, and accessible environment. Jerome Chang, Coworking expert and tenant improvement architect and Founder of Blankspaces Coworking and Shervonne Cherry, Director of Community & Partnersh
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
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
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