Dammy Ogunseitan from Reach Magazine
Once a week, we will profile people who cowork at The Network Hub to share with you what they are working on and more importantly who they are.
Reach Magazine is geared towards young people, with a primary focus on young entrepreneurs. Our goals are to provide a stage where talented individuals can fully showcase their [...]
The importance of mentoring in a coworking space
While many people may think that coworking is merely working on your own projects while sitting around other entrepreneurs and sharing a workspace, there are many additional benefits to coworking. In previous posts I have mused about the importance of sharing library resources, and even having a coffee break and hanging out with other entrepreneurs at the office.
Read MoreShared caffeine? Coworking and community building around coffee breaks
Caffeine is a great resource for anybody who needs to wake up in the morning and do work. Personally, I like my coffee strong, black, without cream nor sugar. And more importantly, I like having my coffee surrounded by people. I find that great ideas start to float in my head whenever I am having a coffee break.
Read MoreWhat’s so great about The Network Hub?
What’s so great about The Network Hub? This is the question I was asking myself as I headed out to attend my first Vancouver Entrepreneur Meetup there this fall.
Read MoreSharing Library Resources: Yet Another Benefit of Coworking
It hadn’t dawned on me how important it was to share library resources amongst entrepreneurs until a couple of days ago, when Amin (another entrepreneur whose company has offices here at The Network Hub) asked me if he could borrow a book of mine. And at that point (yes, recently, just a few days ago) it became clear to me that being able to access a collective pool of learning resources (including books/magazines/journals/articles) is yet another benefit of coworking.
Read MoreSharing space with other entrepreneurs leads to synergy
There’s more to shared office space than a business bargain. Not only does investing in a shared office space save you money it provides you with lots of intangible benefits. If you are going to compete in the competitive Vancouver market, you need to be at your best. An isolated entrepreneur loses his or her edge in communication skills. It’s impossible to sell your product or ideas if you never practice the language of business.
Read MoreThinking about guiding principles for coworking spaces
Coworking spaces vary in design, implementation models and philosophies/strategic views. Coworking spaces may share many attributes of entrepreneurial incubators, yet they may also have fundamental differences. A quick overview of philosophies and ground principles of coworking spaces in the US shows a few shared commonalities.
Read MoreCoworking and knowledge spillovers: When does being in close proximity help?
The concept of coworking isn’t really an original thought. Humans have a gregarious nature, gathering around the dinner table to break the bread and share meals. The same can be said about coworking.
Read MoreLeaving the kitchen table
“Real” office space can provide a boost to your image and marketing efforts. If you are meeting with clients, suppliers and colleagues in a room with a view to your laundry, you are not making the best impression you could. Clients expect to talk with you without hearing your children crying or smelling your pets. Image is especially important for solo entrepreneurs; you are your brand.
Read MoreWe are on Fotopedia.com
The Network Hub was fortunate enough to be one of the few who were able to obtain a private beta invite from Fotopedia. Fotopedia is the world’s first collaborative photo encyclopedia. We will be using Fotopedia to organize, share and give our pictures greater context.
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