This is a collection of quotes from The Coworking Handbook that I use for social media and that may be useful as notes for those that have already read it. If you find any quote helpful, please share it with the world.
Table of Contents
Focus on delivering value to every single person who joins your coworking space
Use these events, dynamics and tools to strengthen your coworking community links
Close the sale and get paid!
The faster we can strengthen the links among coworkers… the more durable, valuable and profitable the relationship with each coworker will be
Questions to ask when members leave, come for a try out, participate in an event…
Your website is where most of your coworking clients are going to learn about you
Yes, coworking spaces can be profitable
Talk to your clients and put yourself in their shoes
What are the main points of a coworking space leasing contract?
Start Now!
The community of coworkers is what makes a coworking space sustainable in the long term
Coworking or co-working? Skip the hyphen, even AP says coworking :)
The 6 actionable principles of influence that every coworking space owner needs to master
Coworking is not a silver bullet… You need to work hard to promote your space
Help others help the community and you
Coworking spaces are offices not libraries
You are building relationships with humans, not companies
As your coworking community grows you will grow with it
Consider this when designing a coworking space
Good goals are those that you can measure and that give you and idea about the future of your business
There is a bright future for coworking spaces and you are building it
Use this journalists & influencers tracking template
There’s content worthy of sharing all around you
Sending a message out that is not perfect is infinitely better than not sending any message out
A coworking community is not a zero sum game
What to do before, during and after the events you host at your coworking space
What legal entity should I use for my coworking business?
Community adds value to your coworking business and to others
There are 11 checklists and thinking aids in The Coworking Handbook to help you get things done faster
How much space does a single coworking desk take?
How to deal with journalists and influencers
Things to consider when choosing a new location for your coworking space
The marketing and business side of a coworking community
The structure of a basic coworking space website
When you start a coworking community you are the first member
Find coworking floor space calculations
Your biggest coworking competitor is the home of your prospective client
Is location important for a coworking space?
Should a coworking space be profitable? YES!
Who are the clients of coworking spaces?
Cash is the emperor of your universe
Common coworking contracts and agreements
Investors spreadsheet template
Promote and help the promoters of community activities
Understand the different pricing models of coworking spaces
If you are running a coworking business your goal is to get more coworkers and keep them
The most important thing about starting a coworking community: you don’t need a space
The good thing about organizing events is that not many people are willing to do the work
Understand the business model of coworking
Do you want to know what to publish on your coworking space blog?
What’s the optimal size of a coworking space?
Without building relationships among the members of a community, you only have a collection of people
Coworking expands your professional and personal networks
Work for yourself, not by yourself
Community talk is not a hippie dream; it is about adding value to others and to your business
“…odds are this book has the answers to questions… you might not have thought of yet” @tonybgoode
“This book has been a big help, and has also saved me a lot of money in my start-up phase” William Wells
Increase your productivity at a coworking space
Coworking increases your self-confidence
“Ramon’s… deep expertise comes through across the topics covered in the book” @Smallbizlabs
“wish it was available two years ago when we were just getting started :)” @amsoell
Do you want to know how coworking spaces reach success? Learn from my experience
Coworking benefit: you’ll find new clients and increase your income
The main hurdle to coworking success is lack of knowledge and experience
Is coworking too noisy or too quiet?
Focus and concentrate better in a coworking space
Learn how to succeed in managing your coworking space
The main aspects of managing a coworking space: community, marketing & sales, space, finance, legal
Communities are about people,not brands,logos or Facebook pages.The glue that binds them is human relationships
“It is really an outstanding book, so complete and practical. Congratulations!” Professor Jean Bellemans
Do you work better from home or from a coworking space?
Community is an elastic concept, like so many others in the world of coworking
“finished @CoHandbook GREAT reference book w lots of practical info you can put into action” @coworkingdan
“Coworking bible!” Derryn Williamson
When you start a coworking community you are the first member
Everything about opening, operating and growing a successful coworking space
Coworking makes you happier .- @me_bx
Improve your health coworking
When your clients become aware of the value of coworking with you they will become true coworkers
“You must read this if you are planning to open/opening a coworking space!” @shalf
“The Coworking Handbook is a must have resource for anyone starting or running a coworking space” @Smallbizlabs
Learn what you need to know to launch your coworking space and have a clear view of its business potential
A coworking community is based on experience, participation, responsibility and relationships
“I’m enjoying reading the @cohandbook Coworking Handbook by @ramonsuarez! Make sure to check it out!” @bradneuberg
“Well written concise but packed with helpful information about starting a coworking space business” Vincent Tabor
Everything you need to know about opening, operating and growing a successful coworking space in 204 pages
Find talent and people to work with at coworking spaces
Your community is formed by and has a role in different communities that go beyond the walls of your coworking space
“Loved every minute of this book” Nathan D. Curtis
How to value and nurture your coworking community
Get more coworking clients, save time,reduce your workload, take full advantage of your space, focus on what matters
The business model of coworking is not complicated
One of your roles is to help build trust among the coworking members
“It’s called The Coworking Handbook for a reason: because it is!” @tonybgoode
You are building relationships with other human beings, it is not a one way street
There are always different communities and sub-communities interacting in your coworking space
Looking for ideas to design your coworking space?
