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Radius CoWork: Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Renovation
By: Michael Haas - When members “connect & create” at Radius, they aren’t just building their businesses and careers - they’re shaping the physical and digital space as well. From a new coat of paint to a new website design, members have been instrumental in the design of Radius since the start.
Preparing to Go Remote, Freelance, or Start a Business in the New Year
To help make it happen this year, we’ve jotted down a couple vital questions to ask yourself; just a few things to think about this holiday season before leaping into freelance, pitching a remote work option to your boss, or pulling together a small-business venture.
The value of letting our minds wanders
Taking time for meditation in the middle of the workday may seem to be an impossible task. Good news, pouring cold water over your head isn’t the only way to help your brain out either. The recipe for a more productive mind is more simple than you think: let your mind wander.
Things You Should Never Do In A Coworking Space
You’re bound to see some strange behavior now and again in a shared work-space. So while we’ll always encourage diversity, foster forward-thinking perspectives, and support a healthy level of all-around weirdness, there are a few big faux pas that can kill the vibe.
Prepping for an Event: 10 Marketing Materials You Forgot, But Won’t Anymore
From business cards to table cloths, it’s the little things in life that tend to make or break or events. Sure, standing banners may not seem like a big deal, until you’re the ONLY booth at the trade show without them.
Working from Home Isn’t As Great As You Think
In theory, working from home should be blissful—stay in your pajamas, take care of housework on your breaks, and enjoy some quality “me” time. But in practice, all those hours alone can start to feel like solitary confinement.
The Benefits of Offsite Meetings
Spicing up your work life with the occasional offsite meeting can kill the monotony of the work week and get employees excited about the topic at hand.
Quit Limiting Yourself, Take a Remote Job
With a remote position, you can maintain a big-city job with the relaxation of small-town living. If you’re in Erie, Pennsylvania and you’re tired of trying to climb a crowded corporate ladder, consider searching for a remote work position.
Changing the Game: Why Tech’s Most Talented are Relocating to Erie
Many Erieietes have a love-hate relationship with their hometown. However, one thing is for certain: tech’s most talented are relocating to Erie such as Matt White.
Freelance Finance: Mortgages, Retirement, Health Insurance
Making your living as a full-time freelancer? Then you’ve felt that pang of panic set in as your nine-to-fiver friend casually carries on about their retirement plan and benefits package. We can provide some helpful tips for applying for a mortgage, starting a retirement plan, and finding health benefits as a freelancer.
Eco-Friendly Business: Simple Steps To Save The World
By: Kristen Santiago – Whether you’re a company of five or five hundred, there are plenty of ways to contribute to improving our collective quality of life and to sustaining the longevity of Mother Earth. Here are some of our favorite was to go green.
Erie’s First Business Development Officer
By: Brett Wiler – Welcome Erie’s first Business Development Officer, Brett Wiler. Learn about how Wiler spends his time and the strategy for building healthier businesses in Erie.
Peacocking Your Credibility By Guest Blogging
Guest blogging may seem like a time-consuming gamble with a small potential return, but HubSpot reports that 60% of the highest-quality leads come from blog posts. That’s precisely why millions of freelancers and businesses are writing these pro-bono pieces.
Grow Your Business by Hiring Freelancers
By 2020, 40% of the population will be joining the gig economy. While this growth may come as a surprise, it looks like both businesses and freelancers are reaping the benefits.
About Pages: Tell an Authentic Story
By: Matt Flowers - When you’re writing about your services, the formula is simple. However, when you’re talking about your mission, core values, and company’s culture, it’s a much deeper level of writing. With that in mind, here are the critical elements of a great about page.
The Many “Percs” of Drinking Coffee
By: Matt Flowers - Want to take an in-depth look at the perks of drinking coffee? From boosting your mood to lowering your chance of diabetes, java has an array of health benefits.
Things Will Go Wrong
By: Jeff McCullor - Read about, the Co-Founded of Erie Ale Works, Jeff McCullor. Not only is Jeff a brewmaster, but he’s a savvy businessman. He also provides Erie’s entrepreneurial community with a healthy dose of hops.
The Rhythm of Mindful Remote Working
The idea of virtual working isn’t new, but it’s definitely growing, with 43% of employees working remotely for at least a portion of the workweek. To maximize productivity and improve your life, here’s how to work mindfully.
Curating a Coworking Community
By: Aubry Regan Demarco - Aubry Regan DeMarco operated as the Community Manager from 2016-2018, while also owning and operating her own communications strategies company, Mindfully Social Co. Find her (sometimes) on Twitter at @aubryregan.
Branding and Logo Best Practices
When it comes to great design, nearly every tried and true component has a caveat. While this does make it difficult to hammer down what exactly makes the perfect logo or branding guide, this ambiguity should also encourage artists, graphic designers, and their clients to bend the rules, explore the canvas, and find a symbol that accurately captures the business and/or industry at hand.