Creative Co Working Place Business Plan
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Sandra K
Mar 20, 2012, 12:22:37 PM3/20/12
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Hello,
Iam establishing a co working place for talents. Can any body help in
providing useful information such a co working place business plan,
marketing ideas..etc.
Thanks,
Sandra
Iam establishing a co working place for talents. Can any body help in
providing useful information such a co working place business plan,
marketing ideas..etc.
Thanks,
Sandra
Joshua Marpet
Mar 20, 2012, 12:26:03 PM3/20/12
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Follow up - When you are told there are some on the Wiki, all I can find is one in German.
Sorry guys, calling it like it is.
Sandra, I'm happy to help, as I'm writing one for my upcoming space.
Anybody else in the throes of biz plan pain? Let's talk.
Joshua
Sorry guys, calling it like it is.
Sandra, I'm happy to help, as I'm writing one for my upcoming space.
Anybody else in the throes of biz plan pain? Let's talk.
Joshua
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Jacob Sayles
Mar 20, 2012, 1:31:17 PM3/20/12
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Oh that stings, but it's true. The wiki needs some love and I'm in the throes of a plan to make things better. Business plans are a great example of experiences/knowledge we can share with a tool like the wiki. It's not as far from being that as it may seem at times and I'm working hard to get it there. I need your help and I need help getting the word out as well. Please share/broadcast our project website and video to your community. I know spaces like yours that are just getting started, don't think you have much you can contribute, but that is not true at all. I suspect that since you are starting a coworking space you have a strong network and a passion for collaborative, creative projects that make an impact. When you talk about why you are starting your space, and the history of the coworking movement, show them the wiki, and our project to make it better. It's my way of demonstrating our values in action and everyone is invited.
Jacob
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phungrrl
Mar 21, 2012, 9:16:58 AM3/21/12
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Joshua,
I'm right there with you & Sandra. I won't even look at space until I
have a plan. Once I do, I'll be ready to roll quickly. I very much
could use help especially on logistics.
Phred Huber
Atlanta, GA
On Mar 20, 12:26 pm, Joshua Marpet <jmar...@datadevastation.com>
wrote:
I'm right there with you & Sandra. I won't even look at space until I
have a plan. Once I do, I'll be ready to roll quickly. I very much
could use help especially on logistics.
Phred Huber
Atlanta, GA
On Mar 20, 12:26 pm, Joshua Marpet <jmar...@datadevastation.com>
wrote:
Alex Hillman
Mar 21, 2012, 10:59:27 AM3/21/12
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Not exactly a business plan, but here's a few things you might find useful:
We wrote a "business plan" when we were pursuing our first lease because the landlord wanted to make sure we were thinking beyond our noses. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/628073/Indy%20Hall%20Business%20Plan.pdf
The most important line, of course:
Membership commitments are currently sustainable to launch the space
-Alex
Toni Hogan
Apr 1, 2012, 9:09:11 PM4/1/12
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Alex, is the one-page overview the only thing you gave to the
landlord? I've been working on our business plan all day but I have no
intentions of putting the entire document in his hands when we meet
tomorrow. He already has our "use of space" overview.
TH
On Mar 21, 9:59 am, Alex Hillman <dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Not exactly a business plan, but here's a few things you might find useful:
>
> http://dangerouslyawesome.com/2011/09/how-to-fund-your-coworking-space/http://dangerouslyawesome.com/2012/01/how-much-does-it-cost-to-start-...http://dangerouslyawesome.com/2008/12/a-roadmap-for-community-organiz...
landlord? I've been working on our business plan all day but I have no
intentions of putting the entire document in his hands when we meet
tomorrow. He already has our "use of space" overview.
TH
On Mar 21, 9:59 am, Alex Hillman <dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Not exactly a business plan, but here's a few things you might find useful:
>
>
> We wrote a "business plan" when we were pursuing our first lease because
> the landlord wanted to make sure we were thinking beyond our noses.http://dl.dropbox.com/u/628073/Indy%20Hall%20Business%20Plan.pdf
> We wrote a "business plan" when we were pursuing our first lease because
>
> The most important line, of course:
> *Membership commitments are currently sustainable to launch the space*
> The most important line, of course:
Alex Hillman
Apr 1, 2012, 9:14:58 PM4/1/12
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Yep, that's all we gave them.
They could have asked for more and we would have drawn it up if we had to, but the overview gave them the confidence that we'd through it through.
Every landlord is different, of course. We've put a lot of emphasis on finding landlords that "get us", or at least try to, and it's paid off long term. Someone who can't get it from a conversation and the overview is probably going to cause problems for you sooner than later.
Life's too short for crappy landlords.
-Alex
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Toni Hogan
Apr 1, 2012, 9:27:48 PM4/1/12
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fortunately, this landlord "gets it." they've turned away other
startups and existing businesses because they didn't seem stable. both
buildings have been vacant since August. i really wanted the building
next to the one we'll be discussing but they're already in
negotiations. he's really interested in the coworking concept based on
the information we've already provided and wants to see how we can
make the other building "work for our business." We met him for about
three minutes Friday and it sounds like he's just looking for that
confidence you mentioned "being that it is a startup"...his words.
So, I guess I will put together that one page document. LOL!
Thanks, as always.
TH
On Apr 1, 8:14 pm, Alex Hillman <dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Yep, that's all we gave them.
>
> They could have asked for more and we would have drawn it up if we had to, but the overview gave them the confidence that we'd through it through.
>
> Every landlord is different, of course. We've put a lot of emphasis on finding landlords that "get us", or at least try to, and it's paid off long term. Someone who can't get it from a conversation and the overview is probably going to cause problems for you sooner than later.
>
> Life's too short for crappy landlords.
>
> -Alex
>
> --
> /ah
> indyhall.org
> coworking in philadelphia
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 9:09 PM, Toni Hogan wrote:
> > Alex, is the one-page overview the only thing you gave to the
> > landlord? I've been working on our business plan all day but I have no
> > intentions of putting the entire document in his hands when we meet
> > tomorrow. He already has our "use of space" overview.
>
> > TH
>
> > > coworking in philadelphia
> > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+...@googlegroups.com (mailto:coworking+...@googlegroups.com).
startups and existing businesses because they didn't seem stable. both
buildings have been vacant since August. i really wanted the building
next to the one we'll be discussing but they're already in
negotiations. he's really interested in the coworking concept based on
the information we've already provided and wants to see how we can
make the other building "work for our business." We met him for about
three minutes Friday and it sounds like he's just looking for that
confidence you mentioned "being that it is a startup"...his words.
So, I guess I will put together that one page document. LOL!
Thanks, as always.
TH
On Apr 1, 8:14 pm, Alex Hillman <dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Yep, that's all we gave them.
>
> They could have asked for more and we would have drawn it up if we had to, but the overview gave them the confidence that we'd through it through.
>
> Every landlord is different, of course. We've put a lot of emphasis on finding landlords that "get us", or at least try to, and it's paid off long term. Someone who can't get it from a conversation and the overview is probably going to cause problems for you sooner than later.
>
> Life's too short for crappy landlords.
>
> -Alex
>
> --
> /ah
> indyhall.org
> coworking in philadelphia
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 9:09 PM, Toni Hogan wrote:
> > Alex, is the one-page overview the only thing you gave to the
> > landlord? I've been working on our business plan all day but I have no
> > intentions of putting the entire document in his hands when we meet
> > tomorrow. He already has our "use of space" overview.
>
> > TH
>
> > On Mar 21, 9:59 am, Alex Hillman <dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com (http://gmail.com)> wrote:
> > > Not exactly a business plan, but here's a few things you might find useful:
>
> > >http://dangerouslyawesome.com/2011/09/how-to-fund-your-coworking-spac......
> > > Not exactly a business plan, but here's a few things you might find useful:
>
>
> > > We wrote a "business plan" when we were pursuing our first lease because
> > > the landlord wanted to make sure we were thinking beyond our noses.http://dl.dropbox.com/u/628073/Indy%20Hall%20Business%20Plan.pdf
>
> > > The most important line, of course:
> > > *Membership commitments are currently sustainable to launch the space*
>
> > > -Alex
>
> > > /ah
> > > indyhall.org (http://indyhall.org)
> > > We wrote a "business plan" when we were pursuing our first lease because
> > > the landlord wanted to make sure we were thinking beyond our noses.http://dl.dropbox.com/u/628073/Indy%20Hall%20Business%20Plan.pdf
>
> > > The most important line, of course:
> > > *Membership commitments are currently sustainable to launch the space*
>
> > > -Alex
>
> > > /ah
> > > coworking in philadelphia
>
> > > On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 9:16 AM, phungrrl <phung...@gmail.com (http://gmail.com)> wrote:
> > > > Joshua,
> > > > I'm right there with you & Sandra. I won't even look at space until I
> > > > have a plan. Once I do, I'll be ready to roll quickly. I very much
> > > > could use help especially on logistics.
>
> > > > Phred Huber
> > > > Atlanta, GA
>
> > > > On Mar 20, 12:26 pm, Joshua Marpet <jmar...@datadevastation.com (http://datadevastation.com)>
> > > On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 9:16 AM, phungrrl <phung...@gmail.com (http://gmail.com)> wrote:
> > > > Joshua,
> > > > I'm right there with you & Sandra. I won't even look at space until I
> > > > have a plan. Once I do, I'll be ready to roll quickly. I very much
> > > > could use help especially on logistics.
>
> > > > Phred Huber
> > > > Atlanta, GA
>
> > > > wrote:
> > > > > Follow up - When you are told there are some on the Wiki, all I can find
>
> > > > is
> > > > > one in German.
>
> > > > > Sorry guys, calling it like it is.
>
> > > > > Sandra, I'm happy to help, as I'm writing one for my upcoming space.
>
> > > > > Anybody else in the throes of biz plan pain? Let's talk.
>
> > > > > Joshua
>
> > > > > On Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 12:22 PM, Sandra K <sandra.ka...@gmail.com (http://gmail.com)>
> > > > > Follow up - When you are told there are some on the Wiki, all I can find
>
> > > > is
> > > > > one in German.
>
> > > > > Sorry guys, calling it like it is.
>
> > > > > Sandra, I'm happy to help, as I'm writing one for my upcoming space.
>
> > > > > Anybody else in the throes of biz plan pain? Let's talk.
>
> > > > > Joshua
>
> > > > wrote:
> > > > > > Hello,
>
> > > > > > Iam establishing a co working place for talents. Can any body help in
> > > > > > providing useful information such a co working place business plan,
> > > > > > marketing ideas..etc.
>
> > > > > > Thanks,
> > > > > > Sandra
>
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> > > > > > Hello,
>
> > > > > > Iam establishing a co working place for talents. Can any body help in
> > > > > > providing useful information such a co working place business plan,
> > > > > > marketing ideas..etc.
>
> > > > > > Thanks,
> > > > > > Sandra
>
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Alex Hillman
Apr 1, 2012, 9:29:45 PM4/1/12
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Right on. Good luck!
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Toni Hogan
Apr 2, 2012, 8:02:55 PM4/2/12
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Hey Alex, thanks again. The meeting went well. We covered everything
on the one pager but didn't give it to him until the end of the
meeting. if nothing else he really liked us. :-) we're waiting for the
proposal.
On Apr 1, 8:29 pm, Alex Hillman <dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Right on. Good luck!
>
> --
> /ah
> indyhall.org
> coworking in philadelphia
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 9:27 PM, Toni Hogan wrote:
> > fortunately, this landlord "gets it." they've turned away other
> > startups and existing businesses because they didn't seem stable. both
> > buildings have been vacant since August. i really wanted the building
> > next to the one we'll be discussing but they're already in
> > negotiations. he's really interested in the coworking concept based on
> > the information we've already provided and wants to see how we can
> > make the other building "work for our business." We met him for about
> > three minutes Friday and it sounds like he's just looking for that
> > confidence you mentioned "being that it is a startup"...his words.
>
> > So, I guess I will put together that one page document. LOL!
>
> > Thanks, as always.
>
> > TH
>
on the one pager but didn't give it to him until the end of the
meeting. if nothing else he really liked us. :-) we're waiting for the
proposal.
On Apr 1, 8:29 pm, Alex Hillman <dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Right on. Good luck!
>
> --
> /ah
> indyhall.org
> coworking in philadelphia
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 9:27 PM, Toni Hogan wrote:
> > fortunately, this landlord "gets it." they've turned away other
> > startups and existing businesses because they didn't seem stable. both
> > buildings have been vacant since August. i really wanted the building
> > next to the one we'll be discussing but they're already in
> > negotiations. he's really interested in the coworking concept based on
> > the information we've already provided and wants to see how we can
> > make the other building "work for our business." We met him for about
> > three minutes Friday and it sounds like he's just looking for that
> > confidence you mentioned "being that it is a startup"...his words.
>
> > So, I guess I will put together that one page document. LOL!
>
> > Thanks, as always.
>
> > TH
>
> > On Apr 1, 8:14 pm, Alex Hillman <dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com (http://gmail.com)> wrote:
> > > Yep, that's all we gave them.
>
> > > They could have asked for more and we would have drawn it up if we had to, but the overview gave them the confidence that we'd through it through.
>
> > > Every landlord is different, of course. We've put a lot of emphasis on finding landlords that "get us", or at least try to, and it's paid off long term. Someone who can't get it from a conversation and the overview is probably going to cause problems for you sooner than later.
>
> > > Life's too short for crappy landlords.
>
> > > -Alex
>
> > > --
> > > /ah
> > > Yep, that's all we gave them.
>
> > > They could have asked for more and we would have drawn it up if we had to, but the overview gave them the confidence that we'd through it through.
>
> > > Every landlord is different, of course. We've put a lot of emphasis on finding landlords that "get us", or at least try to, and it's paid off long term. Someone who can't get it from a conversation and the overview is probably going to cause problems for you sooner than later.
>
> > > Life's too short for crappy landlords.
>
> > > -Alex
>
> > > --
> > > /ah
Cristina Santamarina
Apr 8, 2013, 7:36:24 PM4/8/13
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Not sure if anyone is still checking this thread but we made a business plan section in the coworking wiki: http://wiki.coworking.com/w/page/16583286/Business%20Plans
On Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:17:48 AM UTC+2, Juana Best wrote:
Feel free to edit the page (you can ask for writing permission if you dont have a log in yet) and add your coworking space business plan. Sharing is caring!
Cheers,
Cristina Santamarina
On Thursday, October 18, 2012 5:17:48 AM UTC+2, Juana Best wrote:
Hi Toni!I hate that its October and I am only now discovering this group. I was wondering how your progress with getting your co-working space is going?
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