Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, Accessibility – and Revenue
Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Accessibility are important for all independent coworking spaces. Independent coworking spaces are close to their community and it is important that they consider and embrace all the members of their surrounding communities and so lead in making them more accessible and diverse. This kind of leadership is important. It is also clear from the research in this area that consciously choosing to foster a diverse community within a business, drives revenue. As it ha
Black Lives Matter: Did It Change Anything?
In 1991, Rodney King experienced police brutality that sparked uproar amongst the black American population. Not 30 years later, George Floyd died of police brutality in 2020. Both these men experienced abuse and mistreatment because of their race at the hands of the American police force. Back then, in 1991, social media platforms weren’t available to publicly showcase the movement, but riots were held in the name of King. Have we moved forward from this? It has been almost 40 years, and th
Remote Work and the Shift towards Coworking Trips
Remote work has been a hot topic since the start of the pandemic. But one person saw the potential of it even before the pandemic became a part of our lives. Enter Simon Lewis, marketing consultant and founder of Coworking Days and an advocate for remote work. He has multiple years of experience working in the travel sector and believes that remote work and traveling can be combined. What he feels even stronger about is working in different locations across the globe, like Spain and South Afric
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
World Menopause Day and the Awareness We Need to Create
A conversation with Kate Usher – Menopause Coach and Change Strategist The 18th of October is World Menopause Day, founded to raise social consciousness about menopause and provide support to women who are experiencing menopause and perimenopause. Menopause is when a woman stops having periods and can no longer have children. As October is Menopause Awareness Month, now is the perfect time to seize the opportunity for men, women, healthcare professionals, and the media to work together to rais
How Freelancing Has Evolved During 2020-2021
The global pandemic has caused many employees to work from home, and has also led to many being laid off. This means that many people are looking for alternative ways of income. Because most formerly employed workers had industry knowledge and needed skillsets, they were able to quickly pivot in picking up freelance work. The annual European Freelancers Week or EFWeek is a freelancers’ community where freelancers have the opportunity to engage with others just like them. The EFWeek has also bee
Nicola Moore: Local Coworking Spaces and Their Role in the Community
I had the pleasure of chatting with the talented and superb woman, Nicola Moore, who provides support to startups and SMEs. Nicola joined the British Library’s Business and IP Centre and Haringey Council to develop a cross-sector pilot programme called Start-ups in London Libraries. Nicola had the benefit of living locally prior to launching the programme (she has lived in the borough for nearly ten years). Being a resident and now business provider, Nicola has some insight into some of the nee
60 Days Until the Sixth Annual European Freelancers Week
What is EFWeek? We are excited to announce that our sixth annual European Freelancers Week (EFWeek) is just 62 days away from kicking off. This year’s EFWeek has been seen as the largest annual celebration of the independent workforce, showing millions of Europeans the benefits of the freelance economy and allowing them to discover it through a community. EFWeek can help freelancers find their voices and host events to stand up for what they believe in. By registering your event with EFWeek an
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