Archive for 'Coworking'
Co Working: Catalyzing positive influence!
Posted on 18. Sep, 2011 by consuelo in blog, Coworking
There’s more to coworking than just the concept of people sharing a work space. Entrepreneurs, and freelancers do not opt for coworking just to put off isolation from their life. Co working is themed at building a framework for advancement through collaboration and joining of forces with other members to accomplish more faster.
When you need someone to fire you up to work harder, you’ve got a team of invigorating and dynamic individuals to boost you. When you’re ideas have petered out, you can rely on the collective brains of the crowd.
Coworking yields a positive influence on people. Each member of the community brings a diverse set of experiences and skills. Whether you’re a self-employed entrepreneur or a remote worker, you’re presence in the community is not futile. You have a voice that can be heard and you should use it. Effective communication fuels a positive coworking atmosphere, and ultimately drives profits for all the members businesses of the space.
Are you interested in learning more about coworking at Citizen Space, Apply Now on our Membership pages, or give us a call at 415-501-9155.
How to make your coworking experience work!
Posted on 12. Sep, 2011 by consuelo in blog, Coworking, Las Vegas, San Jose, SOMA
You may be considering abandoning your bathrobe and opt to start coworking with other humans.
To make the best out of your co working endeavor, here’s a few of tips you may need.
1. Examine your options
Before you pin down your choice, scope out the other options. There are several types of coworking spaces atmosphere and interaction with members varies at each space. Make sure you pick out what you think is best suited to your needs.
2. Make yourself known
Introducing yourself may feel like you’re stepping out of your personal boundaries but puts off the feeling of being awkward around others and evokes an aura of camaraderie.
3. Know your coworkers further
Take interest in what they do and spend time to converse and socialize. Shake off that shyness.
4. Join Forces
Coworking is all about collaboration. Do not have second thoughts about letting your thoughts and ideas out.
5. You can also retreat to your own harbor of silence
Well, you certainly need to work apart from all that socializing. If you need some concentration, you can opt to seclude your ears and shut it off from any form of distraction with one of those cool pairs of Beats by Dre headphones and some cool music.
Are you interested in learning more about coworking at a Citizen Space, checkout our membership pages, or give us a call at 415-501-9155 for SF, and 408-556-9769 for San Jose.
Securing Open-Source Databases in the Cloud Aug 18 & 19
Posted on 03. Aug, 2011 by tobymorning in blog, Cloud, Coworking, Developers, Events, San Jose, SOMA
With Lulzsec, Anonymous, A-Team and others battling it out in cyberspace, don’t be the next company announcing a data breach through the press. The Gazzang presentation will cover:
Methods for protecting databases
Mike Frank and Gazzang will share many specifics regarding MySQL, but will also share our knowledge of other open-source databases such as PostgreSQL, Drizzle, and even NoSQL databases Cassandra and MongoDB.
ABOUT GAZZANG
Gazzang makes cloud computing enterprise-ready. Our Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solutions help organizations address the inherent risk associated with open source software tools, beginning with data encryption of databases and ultimately migrating all the way up the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP). With customers in financial services, healthcare, higher education and technology, we know what it takes to deliver secure, compliant business services in today’s uncertain cloud environments. Gazzang is backed by Austin Ventures, with offices in Houston and Austin, Texas. For more info,visit www.gazzang.com
REGISTER FOR THE AUGUST 18 EVENT IN SAN JOSE HERE:
http://www.meetup.com/svlamp/events/26486541/
REGISTER FOR THE AUGUST 19 EVENT IN SAN FRANCISCO HERE:
http://www.meetup.com/startupaddiction/events/26652281/
iPAD CONTEST
As part of our pre-event promotion, we will be giving away an iPAD to one member of your group. They need not be present to win and simply have to click on the URL below to register.
http://gazzang.com/lead-gen-forms/swap-your-data-for-a-chance-to-win-an-ipad-2
The caffeine connection
Posted on 15. Jun, 2011 by Isaac Elias in blog, Coworking
When plugging away at the latest big project, there’s got to be something to break the monotony. Coffee is an almost universal drink that we just can’t shunt from our system.We all crave our caffeine to get us going in the morning, and relish the thought of our next coffee break. This magical elixir also grants us opportunities to bump into coworkers and swap the newest “talk of the town.”
The shared caffeine infusion keeps all the coworkers roused for the next few hours of work. With the comforting companionship of my sturdy (and tall) Citizen Space mug, and my fellow Citizens, I can face the next few hours of value-creating toil. This is what co working is all about. Work can be a tough pill to take, but just the thought of being around like-minded folks (as opposed to being enclosed inside a cubbyhole) makes a world of difference.
To learn first-hand about the benefits of a coworking space, try it for yourself at Citizen Space, in SoMA or Silicon Valley. For more details, please see our Membership page, or give us a call at 415-501-9155
The value proposition of coworking
Posted on 14. Jun, 2011 by Isaac Elias in blog, Coworking
Becoming involved in a coworking community enables one to reap the benefits of a collaborative working atmosphere. Coworking augments one’s determination to work, opens up more opportunities for socializing and networking and enables you to solicit valuable insights and suggestions.
Working in a this atmosphere has proven to yield significant advantages. Socializing is one basic component of a healthy life. With free lancing, some people are reduced to working hermits, isolated and devoid of a social life. Meeting new acquaintances, making connections and creating value are hallmarks of effective work in the Information Age.
Work can be fun and meaningful. In the context of coworking, one has the opportunity to seek more potential clients and perhaps join forces with another entrepreneur within the coworking community. There are many paths to your own professional nirvana.
To learn first-hand about the benefits of a coworking space, try it for yourself at Citizen Space, in SoMA or Silicon Valley. For more details, please see our Membership page, or give us a call at 415-501-9155
