The Brief: Growth Kit #5

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Slowly but surely, things are getting back to a new normal. Some people are beginning to talk about going back to work while others are continuing with their work from home routines. Regardless of where you find yourself on the spectrum, here are a few ways to continue taking care of yourself. Professional If you’re…

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The Brief: Growth Kit #3

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Is it just us or is every week starting to look the same? Whether you’re looking for ways to be proactive professionally, encouragement to start a workout routine or different ways to keep your kids engaged, keep reading for a few ideas designed with you in mind. Professional If you’re a small business owner, times…

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Helpful Programs and Software All Small Businesses Need

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We get it. Running a business is no easy feat. From taking care of your employees to making sure your bills get paid and everything in between, most of it falls on you. Good news: you’re not alone. A lot of people are alongside of you experiencing the same pain points and gaps on a…

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The Three Best and Worst Ways to Spend Your Meeting Budget

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Meeting planning is no small undertaking. And if you’re responsible for planning and executing your team’s meetings, you’re also likely responsible for managing your team’s meeting budget. The stakes are high and you’re expected to make the most of the money you’ve been allocated. But it can be difficult to determine how to best spend…

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Coworking Space: The Membership You’ll Keep All Year

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The road to New Year’s resolutions is paved with good intentions, isn’t it? Memberships to gyms, book clubs and other healthy and worthwhile endeavors begin at a fever pitch on January 1. By the end of the month, however, our new-found zest for whatever personal or professional changes we once saw as inspiring and motivational,…

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How to Pitch a Coworking Membership to Your Boss

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As you may already know, the evolution of the global economy has greatly impacted the way we all work. Technology has given rise to an abundant presence of freelancers and independent contractors seeking a better place to create, innovate and collaborate. Thus, the need for coworking spaces emerged. Since then, countless startups, small businesses and…

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How to Brighten the Holidays for Your Team & Clients

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Our team has been doing a lot of traveling for work this past season, and I just looked up from the summer to realize it was already Thanksgiving. If you’re anything like us, you may be craving a season of rest, family and holiday lights. Maybe it’s because my husband and I work together, or…

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The Pitch: Networking and Pitch Event at Roam

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Whether you’re discussing jobs with family and friends over a meal, meet a prospective client at a local networking event or make a new connection while on vacation, what you say about your business in the few moments you’re given is vital. Business pitches do not often require a microphone or silent audience, but they…

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How Companies Leverage Coworking Spaces

Contrary to popular opinion, coworking spaces are not exclusively for freelancers and start-ups. A rapidly growing segment of the industry comes—somewhat surprisingly—from the corporate world. In fact, a recent survey by CBRE Research indicates that 65% of enterprise-level organizations plan on leveraging the power of coworking by 2020. A CREATIVITY AND COLLABORATION KICKSTART Savvy business…

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The Future of Coworking

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How coworking spaces are well-suited to support the evolving economy for freelancers, entrepreneurs and even corporations. Take a walk down the bustling streets of Manhattan, San Francisco or DC and you’ll likely notice coworking spaces on just about every block. So, what’s really behind the rise of coworking? Is it another trendy fad or is…

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