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Are you a creative entrepreneur looking for the best photography studio space to get your perfect shoot? With so many easily accessible locations to choose from, it can become an overwhelming process. Every space comes with a different vibe, and with various amenities trying to pull you in it can be easy to lose sight […]

THE COWORKING COMMUNITY There is a common misconception swirling around in the coworking world right now, and I am here to set the record straight. A lot of people think that the only point of coworking is to one get out of the house and into a more professional work environment. While that is a […]

At a winter wellness seminar we held at FireWorks a couple years back, I shared my wellness goal to take more walks. Since then, it’s not unusual for one of the amazing members at FireWorks to pop by my desk and ask, “Have you been taking your walks, Han?” This kind of thoughtfulness is one […]

Things are looking up this spring, and people are slowly but surely making their way out of the house and back into the world. Part of this movement is the return to in-office work; we miss our coworkers, our old water cooler conversations, and maybe even our commutes (because when else do we get uninterrupted […]

This past year, amidst everything sad and scary that has happened, it’s been remarkable to watch humans innovate and adapt in the face of COVID-19. We’ve overhauled our workflows in so many ways, and consequently, much of our lives takes place over Zoom these days. People are hosting book clubs, going on dates, starting new […]

With shared office spaces increasingly dominating the commercial real estate scene, it’s no secret that the coworking life works for lots and lots of people. Step into any coworking space and you’ll find a wide range of professions, like graphic designers, accountants, counselors, writers, analysts, photographers, and more. These groups are all attracted to different […]

Friends, I have a confession to make: I am a homebody who hates working from home. Don’t get me wrong, I have a lovely home that’s full of plants, lots of natural light, and an excellent snack scene – all the things that coworking spaces advertise – but it’s a poor substitute for the sweet, inspiring, vibrant people you’ll normally find at FireWorks. I really miss my people.

With 2020 just around the corner, now is the perfect time to get ahead on your annual planning and goal setting. Here’s a rundown of a few of the biggest benefits you’ll get out of using a meeting room in a shared workspace…

From homes to offices, an “open floorplan” seems to be all the rage. There are no dividing walls, and people can see and hear everything, no matter where they are.

Tech companies and startups are pushing an open floorplan as a selling point to potential new hires. But are open environments all they’re cracked up to be? Recent studies find that private offices actually improve collaboration, contrary to popular belief.

Depending on the nature of your business, you’ll have to choose a floorplan that makes sense for you. It’s important to note that one size does not fit all when it comes to office layout. Keep reading to learn the pros and cons of each.

It can be discouraging when your resolutions go off the rails after just a few weeks, but I promise it’s not too late to get back on track (sorry not sorry for two corny train references in one sentence). Anyway, here’s one thing I’m trying out this year to keep myself from feeling daunted by a lofty resolution: