It feels like eons ago that we first got the news about COVID and how the city of Atlanta was coping. No one expected a global pandemic at the beginning of 2020. Small businesses and freelancers certainly didn’t include a lockdown on their calendars. Followed by years of long-term [...]
Is there anything freer than a freelancer? Being an independent contractor can be a truly rewarding and empowering experience. Solopreneurs, freelance creatives, and remote workers are all a rapidly growing part of today’s workforce. In the US, people are submitting small business applications by [...]
UPDATED July 15, 2022 Face coverings are currently OPTIONAL at Alkaloid. Per my promise to follow CDC guidelines, please check the tool that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has provided that helps people determine whether their area is at high, medium or low risk for COVID-19 cases [...]
There’s no doubt that there are more eco-conscious and sustainable ways for us to live and work as humans. Things like using less plastic and opting for public transportation are good steps. Let’s consider some sustainable strategies that small businesses can adopt that leave a smaller [...]
A shared office in a coworking space has become more important than ever for remote workers, entrepreneurs businesses of all sizes. The pandemic changed our working culture, quickly shifting work away from the traditional office structure. Many companies have realized that, despite this shift, [...]
COVID-19 has undoubtedly changed how we work. Companies are experimenting with remote models and staggered office hours. Flexible office arrangements and the creation of distributed small teams are also part of the equation. However, the shift to remote work (and never-ending Zoom calls) has led [...]
At this time of year, we all look forward to the year ahead. New starts and big goals for a new year. Looking back at the year ending is also we good thing so we can recognize the things we’ve accomplished. Taking a peek at our top blog posts, I was gratified to see that the ones I felt were the [...]
There has been discussion surrounding a mind-opening and controversial article recently published by Inc., which states that the “open floor plan” in offices today is failing miserably. Coworkers are subject to sensory overload, and without having their own personal space or home “base”. [...]
Why create an Atlanta Coworking Alliance? It’s no secret that our world is hurling towards a fully decentralized, independent freelancing market. According to JLL Consulting, 50% of people will participate in some kind of the gig economy income-generating role by 2020. More people than ever [...]
Alkaloid was started when I wanted to work in a unique, historic building near my home while having the benefits of urban commuting. Little did I realize that the space I valued would quickly grow into a coworking community that others also appreciated and enjoyed. My humble beginnings of 4,000 sq [...]
