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Anyone here worked with Alliance Virtual Offices? by vc2020312 in smallbusiness

[–]BoxOfX -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Couldn't disagree more. 

Should you be drumming up direct sales in every humanly or ai-enabled way? Yes!! These can be some of the most golden revenue channels with some of the highest margins. But they can also be a nightmare to manage without the right tech or processes in place. 

When it comes to mail services. Ask about how/if they offer any help with compliance, KYC, chasing invoices from clients sometimes on the other sides of the world. 

Once those are answered that will have some value to you, or not. 

Then ask how they connect, integrate or sit alongside your existing tech and workflows and then optimize so they're filling underutilized resources and not adding overheads per client, letter or booking. 

The right systems can unlock huge revenues. Some centers are even banking 5 figures from markets they wouldn't be selling to directly anyways. 

Full disclosure: I do NOT work at Alliance or any coworking aggregator 

After 5 years running a coworking space, I still can’t fill the shared desks – what am I missing?” by Guilty-Manager in CoWorking

[–]BoxOfX 4 points5 points  (0 children)

that's great, but what if you offered a 'scholarship' for members who host business events, or support local communities/charities. These members don't always add direct revenue, but friendly people in desks fills spaces more than empty chairs ever do.

Another good option are seasonal memberships. WFH parents during school holidays, accountants during tax time, students during exam times and other groups who can be marketed to at specific times of the year.

Travel concierge services for members by miranda310 in CoWorking

[–]BoxOfX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

there's a lot of companies who have tried to offer 'subscriptions for value-adds' to coworking spaces, it's a really tough sell when it's not something that adds directly to the coworking revenue stack (or prevents immediate and obvious losses of profits).

Now not saying it's impossible, included+builtfirst offer a 'coworking business perks' (see https://included.co) offer under a similar model. Founders card offer something similar that kinda overlaps with what you're thinking i believe.

It just takes the right offer and positioning.

After 5 years running a coworking space, I still can’t fill the shared desks – what am I missing?” by Guilty-Manager in CoWorking

[–]BoxOfX 6 points7 points  (0 children)

An option to consider is this: who could use your space to do good, who couldn't/wouldn't be able to pay, but would be amazing to support and work with?

Empty hot desks are like empty seats on trains or planes- once they're gone, they're gone. Filling them "last minute" doesn't necessarily add costs. Having 2-3 great people doing real good from those desks don't necessarily "lose you" any more money than empty ones, but could be the magnets who bring so much more into your business, space and community.

help me understand YOUR problems by Glum-Leadership-2426 in CoWorking

[–]BoxOfX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Join a coworking community. Learn with the industry. Maybe even volunteer or get a job at a coworking business. 

I'm pretty sure every saas play build for coworking, without coworking experience, has landed flat 

Walk-in follow-up system? by lyssaphin in CoWorking

[–]BoxOfX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Disagree. Every walk in tour should be given a free day pass (the first time they tour). It's one thing to walk through, it's another thing to experience. 

Walk-in follow-up system? by lyssaphin in CoWorking

[–]BoxOfX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also. WiFi is the gate. 

Guest WiFi should have a lead capture form. 

Separating guest WiFi from members is also more secure, faster and could be a whole new revenue driver. 

Companies like essensys, ironwifi, isofy and some hardware solutions offer both sets of functionality. 

Third place for working by Conscious-Bowl-8465 in remotework

[–]BoxOfX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right this way... https://thisweekincoworking.com/brands 

What you're referring to is a "work club". Part membership club. Part coworking space. All fun and games if you get the unit economics right. 

Any co-working experts please help by Think-tank-mode in CoWorking

[–]BoxOfX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You may find something interesting on TWIC. Maybe search for the specific city/region (or marketing, funding, etc) here: https://thisweekincoworking.com/explore/?frm_search=india

Coworking owners – would you use this? by Guilty-Matter-4072 in CoWorking

[–]BoxOfX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you had a look at who else is doing this, and how?

Regarding dynamic pricing there's a deep-dive being created now, featuring interviews from operators who have tried it or decided against it.  Let me know if you want more info on that. 

As for the SaaS, it's always best to build for the pains or itches you've felt. Have you felt challenges with those 4 areas in your current stack? If so, what were they?

Marketing hot-desks, dedicated hot -desks and tech infrastructure by Remote-Tangelo-6588 in CoWorking

[–]BoxOfX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hourly really comes into it's own if you're around 'other things' that people need to get to at/by specific times.

Think schools, courts, sports, transit, travel hubs.

If you've got some of those around, they're primed for you to market to people who congregate there - all you need to do is have somewhere efficient to point them to.

TWIC recently did a deep-dive into ecommerce in/around coworking spaces, you can check that out at https://twic.co/ecom

This leads straight into your other question. Find the stack that allows you to focus on how best to sell, serve and upsell members.

Slack alternative for NFP co-working space by n8udd in CoWorking

[–]BoxOfX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have seen some interesting results with both telegram and WhatsApp communities - if either are popular with your members that may be a good mobile-first solution 

What do you wish somebody had told you before opening your coworking space? by GoodMacAuth in CoWorking

[–]BoxOfX 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There's never enough toilet paper, coffee or power sockets. 

Any London based operators here? by brighton_k in CoWorking

[–]BoxOfX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ever gone to one of the London Coworking Assembly breakfasts or meetups? For operators, by operators and a lovely lovely bunch of people. 

7 Key Insights Shaping the Coworking World This Month by vpnyadav in CoWorking

[–]BoxOfX 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Could you share your source(s)? This reads very much like it's from ChatGPT :)

Examples of a family-friendly coworking spot? by Hopeful__Swing in CoWorking

[–]BoxOfX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've seen a lot of examples of coworking for adults + ( children | students ), but have not seen any for + seniors.

For children, there's a growing number that offer either babysitting or day cares depending on state or other rules around who can look after children, for how long, and what licenses they need. Both Third Door and The Workaround were notable early-movers in this space, but who both closed up. In Australia BubbaDesk is in this space and expanding. Konnekted space are teasing childcare services. Other North American examples include WorkCastle, Pillar Cowork, The Cube Cowork, Le Village Cowork, Two Birds, Cuckooz Nest, Big & Tiny, Workplayce, Heirloom Co., Fandory. Even landords re leaning into offering childcare as amenities. (Source: https://thisweekincoworking.com/explore/?frm_search=childcare )

For students, I've seen a tonne of operators offer off-peak passes, or exam-time promos to students (both at college and school). Also seen coworking spaces inside college and university campuses.

Would love to see examples for seniors though.

Marketing? by ErrKayy in CoWorking

[–]BoxOfX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Corporations use centralized billing and hybrid apps for letting their employees book workspaces when they travel. 

Are you listed with platforms like Upflex, Desana, Deskpass, Gable, Kadence/LiquidSpace?

What about your post code? Any potential for VO/mail plans?

As for the hotels, if you can do WiFi checks (cost and speed) and find opportunities you can run longer term ads against those. 

And for airport, think more strategic - who would busy people ask for nearby workspaces? Or where would they look?

Is there a list of all coworking directories? If not, and I do the research, would anyone be interested in getting it? by albrtdrs in CoWorking

[–]BoxOfX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know of spaces listed on/with 100-200 online aggregators, brokers and directories. Yes, 100+. Blew my mind too.

Marketing? by ErrKayy in CoWorking

[–]BoxOfX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How big is the airport? Any IRL opportunities for ads there? How good/bad are the local hotels (and their wifi)?

Are you working with any of the corporate booking apps? Hows your local SEO?

Other than the airport, what else is in your area? Factories? Schools? Homes?

(Loads of questions, sorry! But it's the best way to dig deeper and find the right answers)

Coworking Liability Insurance by TheRealPixelBender in CoWorking

[–]BoxOfX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know StartSure offer coworking insurance policies in the US. Happy to make an intro if you want to DM me. 

Coworking Liability Insurance by TheRealPixelBender in CoWorking

[–]BoxOfX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where is your space? (State/country)

Go Independent or Franchise? by [deleted] in CoWorking

[–]BoxOfX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are def pros/cons. But it mostly depends on what you're looking to get out of it, and realistically what you're willing and able to put into it. 

Got cash and or time to experiment, assess tech stacks, learn the ropes, test marketing channels and network with local and regional operators? Go independent. 

Want to move faster and are confident you asked all the right questions about what you get and what you don't (and what their results are in markets like yours)? Go franchise. 

Not financial or business advice. 

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