Women In Flex is an event series aimed at encouraging women working in the flexible workspace and coworking sectors to take time out to nurture their careers. Jointly conceived and developed by the Flexible Workspace Association and technologywithin, they are unlike any other panel discussion events because the subject matter is personal. Successful women in the sector share their career stories to …
Building Successful Flexspaces: The Balance of Emotion and Data Analytics
With the increasing influx of data available for coworking and flexspace operators, when we were asked to host a round table discussion at GCUC UK Manchester it was obvious that the subject to choose was, “building successful flexspaces: the balance of emotion and data analytics.” Ed Crabtree, Director, Business Development in our UK team led this honest conversation on an area that so …
Key takeaways from CWSC
Our Director, Europe Florian Kappes recently attended the CWSC (Coworking Spain Conference) in Madrid to join in the discussions and gauge the market. Here are his key takeaways from the event. The state of the market The market seems to be in a good place with lots of positivity. Many operators were happy with occupancy levels and revenues and were looking at …
Adapting to Change: A Tech Perspective on Germany’s Flexible Workspace Industry
Following our announcement that Florian Kappes is joining us at technologywithin as Director, Europe, we tapped into his extensive knowledge of the state of the German flex market and how technology enhances operations and user experiences. I’ve lived in Berlin over the past 11 years, moving back to my homeland from the UK while brokering deals in the flexible workspace …
AV equipment and flexible workspace meeting rooms – How to get the tech right
In today’s business landscape, effective communication and collaboration are more important than ever. Whether it’s brainstorming sessions, client presentations, or team meetings, the ability to convey ideas clearly and engage participants is essential. This hasn’t gone unnoticed by flexible workspace operators with meeting spaces becoming an increasingly important part of any operators portfolio. However, one often overlooked aspect in any …
Harnessing data to optimise flexible workspace management
Flexible workspaces are increasingly becoming the go-to choice for a range of companies as they seek to adapt to changing work dynamics. This is great news for operators, however, one area that is often overlooked when it comes to maximising the potential of flexible workspace, is the use of data to provide insights into the usage of their spaces. Harnessing …
Empowering collaboration: The role of WiFi in coworking spaces
In the era of flexible work arrangements and remote collaboration, coworking spaces have emerged as dynamic environments that foster creativity, innovation, and community. A crucial element that underpins the success of these spaces is the availability of robust and reliable WiFi connections. In this article, we explore the significance of WiFi in coworking spaces, its impact on productivity, and the …
URBAN MBA LAUNCH SPACE IN HACKNEY
Urban MBA, the University for Street Entrepreneurs has signed a lease with landlord Powis Street Enterprises for its Ed-tech Business Hub at 3 Wenlock Street for 3 years. Powered by technologywithin, the 4,680 sq. ft (435 sq. m) unit will become the HQ for the charity, for students and alumni alike to use the hub to elevate their business. Spread …
Key takeaways from SpaceUK
We recently attended the SpaceUK event at the London Stadium. The day was billed as a chance to share big ideas and make new connections and it certainly provided both. Our team not only held its own ‘tribe’ discussion (read the blog here) but also attended the other keynotes, presentations and panels that were held throughout the day. We’ve put …
Flexspace Loyalty and Revenue
Last week we hosted a Tribe (round table) at SpaceUK on Flexspace loyalty and revenue. It was a discussion about how we measure and manage client loyalty in flex on a very practical level; how the nature of engagement is developing in a more subtle way and how we balance revenue growth strategy alongside providing the services and amenity that …