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
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
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
Gerald Vanderpuye: Impact Brixton and Making a Difference
Coworking isn’t simply about renting to work. No, coworking is much more than that. It’s a community that gives freelancers, startups and entrepreneurs that sense of belonging. It gives them energy to not just support their own community, but also give back to their local economy. Impact Brixton is one of those coworking spaces that aims to be more than just a place where you work. They support small business owners and entrepreneurs to make meaningful connections. They give back to their local
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