Random coworking Thoughts

The Sense of Belonging

On a high end plan for coworking space, I want a nameplate. Something that glues the coworking company to myself and is visible while im working. This may seem corporate, but what about a twist to it like the below:

Note my Twitter handle, this is how you know im not in a corporate environment. Im also hanging out with Fluff from ElevatorUp, which ties me to the coworking space. This can be littered with Dole Banana stickers too, or any other social network handle I choose.

Ergonomics

Ample power.
Back Facing desks. As much as I like to people watch, sometimes I like to face a wall while working, and do cool chair spins before interacting with the environment. This may be a comfort thing from my corporate conditioning or many days of detention, Id just like to see it as an option.

Revenue Streams

I have told my wife (@bobecca) many times that coworking is kind of like a mental health spa where some of the toxicity of work washes off, while I continue to work. So, take this to a new level and sell “coupon books” to local employers in the area. Bosses can give coupons to workers to work in the environment for a day, either to unwind, get stuff done, or professionally mingle while still working. Damn, this is a great idea.

Lunch

I build in the cost of lunch to the coworking experience. If it could be arranged to get a buy in from some caterers or restaurants to cut a mass $5 dollar pitch in deal for lunch. $5 is the new $10 for lunch now a days.

Sponsorship Opportunities

I once sponsored an Airport express at a coffee shop. The name of the device was my company name, and it had a tag hanging off it that I sponsored it. People could stream to it at will, at the cost of a little spam. This also gave music control to the people, instead of MUZAK. It excluded those without Itunes, but that was just sad. I would like sponsorship opportunities like this to exist in the co working space. Even Tech Embassy’s approach to a table of flyers, giveaways, etc.

Asethics

Again, Tech Embassy had some good ideas last year at the Tulip Festival… Some type of coworking space twitter feed that updated against the wall, in the window, etc, this was a great touch. Showcasing the local area somehow in the
decor is awesome too, ElevatorUp does a good job of this.

Revenue Streams