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Seven Benefits of Coworking

I’ve been enjoying the benefits of coworking for a while now and can see how such an arrangement can benefit Free Agents. If you’re like me, you work out of a home office.If you have a spouse, kids and/or a dog or cat, that home office is a double-edged sword.Yes, it’s great to walk down the hall and be in my office. I can start and end work in seconds – and that means any one of the people or pets mentioned above, can do the same.As someone who has researched and followed co-working for some time, I’ve seen a lot more benefits than drawback.

via Seven Benefits of Coworking.

E2EConnect

We here at The Works are constantly on the lookout for partnerships with other businesses and organizations. Deanna Mims, President of MarketDone/TEN, has created a wonderful organization and resource for small businesses throughout the area known as e2e Connect:

e2e Connect has been organized for the charitable and educational purposes of recognizing the spirit of entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial leadership, and to provide educational, networking and recognition opportunities for entrepreneurs, business owners and community collaborators who support their endeavors—YOU!

Our objective is to provide a hands-on approach to helping each other become successful business owners. Our strength lies in our ability to facilitate and coordinate collaboration among the individuals who are working to grow their businesses, partner with someone else in his/her business, or find a job with a budding new business. We’re here to help. Whether it’s connecting people for collaborations, refining business ideas or simply supporting each other, e2e Connect is a dynamic resource for any entrepreneur.

via About e2e Connect | E2EConnect.

e2e Connect is looking for nominations for its 2011 Dandi Awards to be held at Hotel Duval in Tallahassee on Thursday October 6th. Tickets are available now through Eventbrite.

Work Shifting – How to Shift from Solo Working to Coworking

The great thing about coworking is that you can choose how much or how little you want to participate, and slot it into your routine where it fits best.

via Work Shifting – How to Shift from Solo Working to Coworking.

How Coworking Saved My Marriage

When I was a corporate lackey, cubicle-bound and oppressed to the gills, I coveted the idea of working from home. Over time, as I began to work from home more and more and went into the office less and less, I realized that my human contact quotient had significantly decreased.

via How Coworking Saved My Marriage.

The Sharing Economy | Fast Company

The Sharing Economy | Fast Company.

What do Netflix and The Works have in common? Over at Fast Company they have a great article on something we firmly believe in and strongly support growing within Wakulla county. Coworking is a great example of a central element in the “sharing economy”. Read more…