Balancing Pros, Cons, and Coworking Solutions As a coworking owner, I hear from friends and neighbors all the time about their feelings on the subject of working from home. Some good. Most not so good. With that said, I thought it might be time for a list of the pros and cons. As more people [...]
Emotional Connections and Memories When a coworking space closes its doors, it can evoke a sense of sadness and loss. I don’t care if it is a small, indie, community-centric place or a giant, corporate behemoth chain. I still feel the loss of what may have been a vibrant community. There are [...]
In recent times, the traditional coworking model has faced criticism. Naysayers point out the high costs, lack of social connections, and limited amenities found in some spaces. Although the WeWork bankruptcy has cast a shadow over the industry, the coworking concept itself remains valuable. [...]
Owning a coworking space has been an enlightening and rewarding journey. When I opened nine years ago, little did I expect the rollcoaster ride I’ve been on (thanks Covid). Nor did I expect to one day be the longest-running, independent coworking community in Atlanta (go me!). The various [...]
Remote work is becoming increasingly common. With the rise of remote work, the dilemma between working from home and utilizing coworking spaces arises. While working from home offers the comfort of your own home, coworking spaces provide an environment conducive to increased productivity, [...]
Boosting Productivity and Networking In today’s fast-paced work environment, many professionals are turning to coworking spaces for their office needs. While open-plan coworking spaces provide a collaborative and interactive atmosphere, some people prefer having a private space they can call [...]
After speaking with a number of our remote worker members, I discovered some of the most common reasons they are grateful to have a place to work (that isn’t their home). If you are a remote worker, you might find that coworking offers numerous benefits that enhance your work experience. In [...]
Ah, coworking spaces, the wonderlands of productivity for remote employees! We’ve all heard about them, but how do we know if they’re truly as magical as they seem? Fear not, dear reader, for we are about to embark on a delightful journey into the myriad of reasons that make coworking [...]
Keeping your small business going can be scary, take a lot of work all while being incredibly rewarding. If you manage your own business, you know how challenging some everyday tasks can be. Here are the top five scariest things we’ve encountered when running our small businesses at Alkaloid. [...]
We talked about designing your workplace for a healthier life, but what does” work-life balance” really mean when work looks a lot different these days? Mental Health Matters The last few years have been especially hard, and it’s not an exaggeration to say that we’re more anxious than [...]