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Stories, tips, and insights from Gwinnett's original coworking community.
Why Coworking Works: The Psychology Behind Third Spaces
You’ve been working from home for months now. While you love trading in the long commute for cozy mornings at home, it’s becoming harder and harder to stay productive. Then you decide to spend a day working with a friend at a local coffee shop, and your productivity soars. You start to wonder why. With […]
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Local Favorites Near the Square
As the weather warms up, there’s no better time to step outside your routine and enjoy a refreshing coffee or lunch break in the heart of Lawrenceville. Whether you’re meeting a client, taking a solo reset, or catching up with friends, the Square has plenty of local gems worth exploring. Here are a few of […]
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Remote Work Best Practices
Gone are the days when every team member is a cubicle away. Today, your IT technician might be in Atlanta, your marketing consultant in Dalton and your sales lead in Knoxville. What used to be a five-minute face-to-face chat has become a long Slack message or a quick Teams chat — opening the door to […]
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April Showers
There’s something quietly beautiful about a rainy day—the steady rhythm of drops on the window, the softened light, the invitation to slow down. Instead of seeing gloomy skies as a setback, think of them as an opportunity. Rainy days can be surprisingly rich with moments of comfort, creativity, and even a bit of adventure. Create […]
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The New Nonprofit’s Guide to Growth
Good news! Your nonprofit has outgrown your home office. But as you celebrate this milestone, you’re faced with a financial dilemma. A fixed annual lease just doesn’t seem feasible when you’re dedicating your limited funds to scaling your programs. So the kitchen table continues to double as your base of operations. What if we told […]
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The power of a Coffee Bar Chat
The Power of the “Coffee Bar” Chat Remote work has gifted workers a host of new benefits: an easy commute from the bed to the home office, a fridge stocked with your favorites (that no coworkers can steal) and time saved you would’ve lost to pavement and brake lights. But it’s also stolen a critical […]
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Where Business Meets Connection: Client Meetings at Cornerstone Coworking
Hosting a client meeting can feel like a big moment, whether you have known your client for years or you are meeting them for the first time. These interactions set the tone for the relationship. They show your professionalism, your preparation, and the care you put into your work. When your workplace is Cornerstone Coworking, […]
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New Years Resolutions: Coworking Edition
Oh, New Year’s Resolutions! We start the year with hope and optimism, and by February, many of us have forgotten about our resolutions or just can’t quite build the habit like we hoped. So we give up, feel discouraged or stay stuck in habits that breed stress and imbalance in work and life. For those […]
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Catching up with Kaylee
Hey Everyone! My name is Kaylee Crawford. First of all, I’m thrilled to share that I’ve recently joined the wonderful team at Cornerstone, and I couldn’t be more grateful and blessed to be here. From the moment I walked through these doors, I’ve been wrapped in the warmest welcome and everyone I’ve met has greeted […]
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Building Connections in a Coworking Space
When you first join a coworking community, it’s easy to just be a face in the crowd. You might recognize faces or remember a few names, but even after a few weeks of coworking, you may still feel disconnected from your local coworking community. Whether you’re new to the area, have a quieter personality or […]
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Combat the “Winter Blues” with Your Coworking Community
Let’s face it. Now that cooler weather is here to stay, some of us are starting to lose our excitement for sweater weather, pumpkin spice lattes and fall festivals when the chill, wind and rain keep us stuck indoors. Instead of driving past multicolored trees in the sunshine, we’re about to start staring at bare […]
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Why Lifelong Learning is Key to Career Growth
We spend a lot of time thinking about our jobs, including what we do every day, how we show up for our teams, and where we want to go next. But here’s something that often gets overlooked: the learning doesn’t stop once school ends or once you’ve landed the job you dreamed about. In fact, […]
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Connect, Collaborate and Grow Your Small Business — All in One Place!
Lawrenceville and Gwinnett County are home to many flourishing small businesses — but it’s no secret that keeping a small business thriving instead of surviving can be a big task, especially in seasons of economic downturn. That’s why we’re not keeping coworking’s benefits to your small business a secret any longer! (Just kidding, it’s never […]
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Fun Fall Family Activities Around Gwinnett County, GA
Fall in Gwinnett County offers so many chances to get outside, try something new, and make memories as a family. Whether you are looking for pumpkin patches, fall festivals, or educational nature spots, there is plenty to do without traveling too far from Lawrenceville. Here are some ideas to add to your fall bucket list: […]
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Social Media, Emails, Events — Oh My!: Finding The Balance For Your Brand Strategy
So you’ve nailed down your brand identity. Congratulations — that’s a big accomplishment! You’ve spent the last several weeks, months or maybe even years developing and fine-tuning your vision, mission and target audience. You’ve established your brand personality and determined the best colors, fonts and visual elements to include in your marketing materials. Now what? […]
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Why Cowork?
In-person. Remote. Hybrid. The return to the office in the years following the pandemic has highlighted for many of us the pros and cons of different working arrangements. Some of us adjusted well to the “new normal” of remote work and resisted returning to the morning traffic. Others missed the office community and collaboration — […]
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Member Spotlight: Dan Williams
We all know sports can teach you teamwork, discipline, and perseverance. But for Dan Williams, founder of Sports Serve, the real victory is shaping who you become along the way. “I help parents, coaches, and athletes build stronger character through sports,” Dan says. “Winning is great, but the ultimate goal is becoming the kind of […]
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The Art of Connecting: Crafting a Networking Strategy that Fits YOU!
Networking. Some of us thrive while networking. For others, well, it’s a bit more of a struggle! Whether you fall on either side of the networking ditch or land somewhere in the middle, you can always refine the way you collaborate with other business leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals. Here are some things we’ve learned to […]
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Member Spotlight: Emily Hayes
Meet Emily Hayes, Senior Editor of Credit Cards at U.S. News & World Report and a valued member of the Cornerstone community. Emily plays a key role in helping people make smart financial decisions by assigning, writing, and editing articles on topics like credit cards, loans, and banking. Her journey into journalism was driven by […]
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Does AI Deserve a Seat at the Marketing Table?
Does AI Deserve a Seat at the Marketing Table? A potentially controversial take on the tech takeover Be honest: When you read the title, did you think, “Great, another article complaining that AI is taking jobs.”? What would you say if we told you we used AI to brainstorm this post? Whether you’re a writer, […]
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Member Spotlight: Carlie McMann
Purpose in Nonprofit Marketing If you step into Cornerstone Coworking on a Tuesday or Thursday, you might spot Carlie and her team designing a compelling fundraising campaign, developing innovative branding strategies, or crafting engaging content for one of the many nonprofits that Magnolia Media Group serves. As co-owner of this purpose-driven marketing agency, Carlie brings […]
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Marketing 101: Where to Start When You Have No Budget
We get it — marketing might feel out of reach when your nonprofit or small business runs on a shoestring budget. But don’t worry, you don’t need a big bank account to make a big impact! With the right strategies, you can spread the word about your organization, connect with supporters and customers who care […]
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Coworking Perks + Amenitites: Why Do They Matter?
What makes Cornerstone different from other coworking spaces? That’s a great question and we’re so glad you asked! 😉 First and foremost, Cornerstone has been around since 2013. That’s a long time, and over the years, we’ve had the chance to learn the ropes, figure out what works, and understand what you need—while cutting out […]
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Networking Confidence: Go from Awkward to Amazing
Networking can be a daunting experience, especially if you’re naturally shy or uncomfortable in social settings. However, with a few strategies and mindset shifts, you can transform those nervous jitters into confident connections. Here’s how to go from awkward to amazing in your networking efforts: Shift Your Mindset Instead of viewing networking as a chore, […]
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Remote Work 101: Managing Time + Tasks
Remote work isn’t for the faint of heart. It involves balancing the comfort of home with the challenges of avoiding distractions like honey-do lists and household chores. Similarly, working from a coffee shop or coworking space comes with its own set of hurdles. Managing your time and tasks while working remotely can be daunting. To […]
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Why Coworking?
It’s so funny how Coworking is now a household term – thanks Covid! When Cornerstone started, it was to fit a need in the community. A need that stemmed from a family starting their own business while running out of room in their home basement! And man, are we so glad that Novologic decided to […]
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Love Languages in the Workplace
We love seeing our members day in and day out. We feel like you are our actual coworkers! We hope this gives you the sense of belonging in our community that we are so proud of! With seeing you all as much as we see our families, it would make sense that we would get […]
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How does email help a small business grow?
Are you collecting the email addresses of your customers or clients? Are you offering something of value on your website in exchange for an email address? Are you using email to maintain a relationship with past, present, and future customers? If not, why not? Email is a powerful marketing channel for small businesses, and it […]
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Member Spotlight: Joel Jones
Joel’s upbringing, education, career, hobbies, and lifestyle all share a similar trait: being consistently nomadic. Joel was raised in a Navy family, so while he was technically born in Arkadelphia, Arkansas (yes that’s a real place!), he was raised in Norfolk. And Dallas. And Ft. Worth. And Jacksonville, FL. In fact, Joel moved every two […]
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Member Spotlight: Gus Ruballo
We are thrilled to introduce to you a new member of the Cornerstone family – Gus Ruballo! Gus joined Cornerstone in July as a part of the Gate City Church team. He has made himself quite at home here and we love having him! He was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, and it […]
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5 Ted Talks for the Remote Worker
There has been a shift in the working world over the past few years. We have gone from a world that’s on a 8-5 schedule, sitting in offices, doing your job and then going home – let’s also not forget the 45 minute commute to work each way… When the world shut down in March […]
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“Relationshipping” – The New Networking
How do you genuinely feel about networking? The suits, the business cards, the sales pitch – it’s all a bit exhausting, don’t you think? Networking feels so scripted to me. You have the same conversations over and over again, you probably have it memorized by now. So when I heard someone say ‘relationshipping’ it stopped […]
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Daily Habits to Start your day off right!
Does anyone else feel like they have a thousand things to do in a day just so everything doesn’t blow up in your face? The simple things are often the ones that can make you feel behind if you don’t get ahead of it! I like to think that I am an organized person. But […]
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Make Remote Working Work
Written by Samantha Proctor The biggest question of this year is “how do I make this work.” With curveball after curveball thrown at us, all we’re able to do is dodge and adjust. Between work, digital learning, family, and attempting to maintain a social life, we have done a lot of dodging. But don’t let […]
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Working, Teaching, & Parenting…Oh My!
With Gwinnett’s decision to have digital learning for a season, many parents are continuing to face the challenge of working and teaching. Many of you already balance working from our space and from home, but now there’s another factor to think about. Although we don’t have the answers, we found a source to answer some […]
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SMART Assessment: Reclaim Your Business Goals
June has come to a close and the year is still as interesting as it was a few months ago. Although Covid-19 may have thrown off some of your goals for the year, it is time to get back on the saddle, tighten the leash on your plans, and head off to the races. Whether […]
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Private Offices Available
We love any opportunity to grow the Cornerstone family and we have a wonderful chance for this right now. Two of our private offices are available for you, or someone you know, to move in! Here’s the rundown of what these offices include: – Furnished private office with desk, chair, and bookshelf – Bring in […]
Read More »Balancing Life & Working Remote
Articles on work-life balance may seem like white noise to most at this point, but it’s important not to lose focus! As I was sitting at home yesterday, I noticed a couple of trends: 1) I was putting fewer tasks on my to-do list and 2) it was taking longer to accomplish each one. My […]
Read More »Maintaining Work Culture in Uncertain Times
No matter what role we play in our respective business or workplace, we are all shaping our work environment and culture. Because we are living in a primarily virtual world, it is now more important than ever to have intentionality in maintaining, growing, developing, and shaping our environment. Burke Allen, CEO of Cornerstone Coworking and […]
Read More »Supporting Small Businesses in the Midst of Covid-19
Written by Skyy DeAngelo As we have all been affected by COVID -19, it is important to maintain a sense of community through supporting and uplifting our local community of small businesses. Within the first couple weeks of the pandemic, people went into a position of fear and fending for themselves. But as more information […]
Read More »Skills to Develop for Post-Coronavirus
In the midst of Covid-19, we are experiencing adjustments in our everyday work flow, getting on numerous video calls and searching for new software. We all have a sneaking suspicion that life after this pandemic will not resemble what we were used to. In this time as we’re learning new skills, we may see some […]
Read More »Motivation Tips When Working from Home
We can’t operate the office as normal, but we can still work together in figuring out how to work from home! Some of my days are intensely productive; while others make me question how I’m a functioning adult–it’s all hit or miss. For those of us who aren’t used to working from home, we can […]
Read More »Business Podcasts for All-Day Inspiration
If you haven’t hopped onto the podcast bandwagon yet, we’re going to help you get started. Podcasts are not only a way to enjoy stories, stay up to date with local and national news, and hear all the details on your favorite sports teams, it’s also a great opportunity to learn. You can learn about […]
Read More »Get the Most Out of Cornerstone Coworking in 2020
Starting a new decade brings lots of excitement and a new energy to resolutions and business goals. We want this year to be a major one for each of our members, but you need to know how to get the most out of Cornerstone to grasp your new goals. Below you’ll find a few ways […]
Read More »Member Highlight: Drew Mosely + Pete Wosnik
Written by Drew Mosely Driving in Gwinnett is dangerous. In 2017, there were 39,970 crashes in Gwinnett. According to the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, 13,535 of these crashes resulted in injuries (click here for more statistics on Gwinnett fatalities and other accidents). It is likely for these accidents to have caused more injuries than […]
Read More »Member Spotlight: Harrison + Luke
Once members sign up, it’s hard to imagine them not in our space. When Harrison and Luke signed on, we knew they would pour into our sense of community. They are also a great duo for bringing the jokes and spilling some wine. Get to them below with a brief description of what they do […]
Read More »Preparing Your Work Life for Maternity Leave
Getting your life baby ready is already intense, but adding work responsibilities takes the intensity up a notch. If you’re a remote employee or freelancer, you experience this pressure on a different level. Maternity/paternity leave has been a topic of discussion for many years, but recently the leave time has been challenged. However, a self-employed […]
Read More »Coworking as a Parent
Written by Charity Estes Being a parent is my greatest joy and purpose, but adding work to the mix brings in new challenges. If you’re reading this, you probably understand what I mean. Maintaining a work-life balance is important, and you need to make your time a priority. One way I enjoy creating a balance […]
Read More »The 411 on Working from Home with Kids
At some point while you’re child-rearing and working, you’ll have to bring your kid(s) to work. For someone working from home or at a coworking space, your day will look different than someone in a traditional 9-5 job. Luckily, there are numerous people bringing their kids to coworking spaces or keeping them at home for […]
Read More »Why Cornerstone Coworking Should be Your Home this Summer
You don’t want to fill your summer with work, but as an adult you don’t really have a choice in the matter. But you do have a choice in where you work! When you’re at home, distractions surround you. Whether it’s kids or laundry, it’s difficult to focus. Lucky for you, finding a coworking space […]
Read More »Summer Team Building Activities
Summer is full of distractions. Between work and personal vacations, you may notice a disconnect with your team. For a successful team, communication and intentional interactions are key. When you’re in the middle of summer and there are hundreds of thoughts and plans brewing in your mind, it’s important to create time for your team […]
Read More »Skills to Learn This Summer
For many of us, the era of summer break is a thing of the past. I sometimes miss lazy summer days and the two-month break from reality but there’s so much more I can do now as a full-time employed 20-something. While many people are taking vacations and finding any moment to relax, you should […]
Read More »Productivity Secrets to Live By: Implementing Work Sprints Into Your Day
Written by Samantha Proctor What does productivity look like? It probably looks different to you than it does to me. To share a little story–on so many occasions, I tell my husband “I feel like we’ve had a productive day!” He then looks at me, laughs, and usually disagrees. When I look at what we […]
Read More »Why You Need to Take More Work Breaks
I’m definitely someone who doesn’t believe in traditional breaks. The thought of cutting one hour out of my day for lunch or running an errand doesn’t work in my brain. The moment I come back, I am mentally done for the day. Someone could potentially argue how I’m more focused during the first half of […]
Read More »Time Management Tips For When You Work Alone
If you read our blog post last week, you learned how working around people (like in our Coworking space!) helps your brain focus better. It’s scientifically proven that working around another person who is exerting effort will help you work too. But we understand you can’t always make time for our space or you simply […]
Read More »How Coworking Helps You Stay on Task
Exiling yourself in a room isn’t a great way to actually finish your work. If you think eliminating distractions will help you focus more, then think again. Although this is a wide-held belief, it actually doesn’t help. Surrounding yourself with others who are working will encourage you to work too–and that’s science, people. A 2016 […]
Read More »Redefining Your Work Break: The Benefits of Working Outside
Written by Samantha Proctor Can we just talk about the beautiful weather we’ve had lately? There is something about a beautiful day that makes me feel happy and productive. I’m currently sitting outside at Cornerstone Coworking. Every year, they set patio furniture outside so coworkers can soak up some sun while taking a break or […]
Read More »How To Use Social Media for Customer Engagement
Part of refreshing your business is taking another look at your social media strategy. It’s not enough to have a profile on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc., but your accounts need to be active with creative content. Taking a unique approach to each platform will allow your brand to stand out among the rest of […]
Read More »Reasons Why Networking is Your Friend
Although the internet is a wonderful creation and you’re putting lots of work into your marketing strategy, the age old concept of networking is still relevant. Putting yourself on social media is necessary for this age, but there are consumers you will not reach unless you’re physically in front of them. To accomplish this, attend […]
Read More »How Our Coworking Space Refreshes Your Business
Spring is a fun season for many reasons: it’s starting to warm up, flowers are blooming, and everyone’s a little happier. As you stare out your office window or at you cubicle wall, you’re daydreaming about being anywhere besides work. You’re planning your summer trips, wishing you were outside, or simply enjoying the idea of […]
Read More »Day Job to Day Dreamer: Margaret Grove
Written by Jayne Madigan The woman who inspired me the most is my aunt, Margaret Grove. In her late 40’s, after raising four children and going through a difficult divorce, she decided to pursue her dream of becoming a lawyer. She went to law school and graduated at the top of her class, later becoming […]
Read More »A ‘Difference Maker’: The Story of Marlene Taylor-Crawford
As an advocate for our community, it’s no surprise Jen Young, executive director of Impact46 knows powerful women in Lawrenceville. She recently had the opportunity to tell the story of Marlene Taylor-Crawford – an educator, counselor, and President of United Ebony Society. Use the link below to read more about Marlene and her impact on […]
Read More »Change Your Scenery: 5 Places to Meet in Lawrenceville
We know you love working at Cornerstone and using our space to allow your creative juices to flow, but sometimes you need to step away and have a change of scenery. Whether it’s for lunch or simply gathering in a new space, we don’t mind you stepping away every once in a while – as […]
Read More »Nonprofits at Cornerstone Coworking
We’re honored to have members using our space to instill change in our community. Part of Cornerstone’s mission is to be a space where people not only create and imagine new goals, but also make them a reality. While we have a special place in our hearts for our members who are engineers, writers, and […]
Read More »Lead Your Life
If you’re a leader, you often think about serving and guiding those around you. You usually have a vision for your work and the people you manage, but you also have to apply those same tactics to your own life. If you’re not following your advice, you can’t expect others to follow you. Allow your […]
Read More »Cornerstone Reads: Books on Leadership
In this season of leadership at Cornerstone, we are learning that you keep wanting more! More information, more trainings, and continued growth with your leadership skills. Check out a few of our favorite books on leadership below! Developing the Leader Within You | John Maxwell Developing the Leader Within You is Dr. Maxwells first and […]
Read More »From Work to Home: How to Lead in All Areas of Life
This season at Cornerstone we are focused on Leadership, in all aspects. While we pour most of our energy into our workplace, it’s critical not to forget what happens when you leave the office. Being a leader doesn’t end at work. We have to remember that God calls us to be leaders in our family. […]
Read More »Develop Your Leadership Skills
Every person has their own mode of leadership and different backgrounds in gaining their skills. Sometimes your skills work wonders and sometimes there’s room for improvement. You know the old saying that goes: “some people are born to lead and others are born to follow”? Well, this statement couldn’t be further from the truth. Not […]
Read More »Adjustments to Work Routines that Boost Productivity
Alex Cavoulacos, president and founder of The Muse, has discovered a few tricks to changing up your routine that will encourage an increase in productivity. Even if you love your routines, and schedules sometimes change is just what you need to refresh yourself and Get. It. Done. She reveals tips from changing your scenery (like […]
Read More »Best Ways to Measure Progress in your Personal Goals
Belle Beth Cooper, with Buffer, shared a few of her favorite ways to measure the success of her personal goals. She talks about the motives of your goals and how they correlate with your success in achieving them. Belle says, “when a goal is more autonomous — that is, it comes from our own motivations […]
Read More »Tips to Keep a Schedule While Working Remote
Whitson Gordon, with The New York Times, shares a few tips with us on how to be successful working from home, or anywhere remote for that matter. She shares that no matter what your struggle may be, a little structure goes a long way. “Maybe that flexible schedule keeps you from daily basics like exercising […]
Read More »Begin with Success: How Successful People Start Their Day
[perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”#75bfea” class=”” size=””]“How you start your day affects how the rest of your day will go.” William Vanderbloemen [/perfectpullquote] We’ve heard crazy statistics about CEOs who read one book every week, wake up at 4am, and have made time management an art form. For William Vanderbloemen, contributor at Forbes, working with CEOs […]
Read More »Craft Your Daily Habits: Creating Routines that Work for You
Elizabeth Larkin, writer for The Spruce blog, has created a helpful step-by-step list on how to establish a routine. “Setting up a solid daily routine is a little bit art and a little bit science,” she writes. “The science is figuring out what you need to get done; the art is figuring out when to […]
Read More »Waking Up and Starting Your Day on Time
Googling “how to wake up on time” is like searching for ways to lose weight without exercising. You’ll find all these bullet points to list out exactly how to do it, but your will power is nowhere in sight. If you’ve put “waking up on time” or “lose 10 pounds” on your New Year’s resolution, […]
Read More »Create a Money-Making Marketing Strategy
Whether you are starting a new business or updating your current one, a marketing strategy is a great way to visualize how you are reaching customers. A study from Smart Insides asked 604 businesses if they have a clear marketing strategy and only 34 percent said theirs is created and implemented. That’s a small percentage […]
Read More »Where to Spend and Save: Managing Money for Your Small Business
Revitalizing a business may take more than sprucing up little areas here and there. Sometimes it requires a complete adjustment of how you are investing in your business. The Small Business Administration (SBA) discovered over half of small business fail within their first five years because of poor planning/investing. Establishing a small business is a […]
Read More »Building Effective Relationships at Work
We spend the majority of our lives working. With school then real world jobs, a lot of our time involves interactions with numerous people and hours working as part of a team. Because of this time dedication, it’s important we know our coworkers/team members and are able to build appropriate and effective relationships with them. […]
Read More »Overcoming Business Setbacks
It always seems that ‘life’ happens in the most inconvenient times. Your car breaks down when you’re on your way to a meeting, the kiddos get sick right when you’re out of PTO, and my personal reoccuring life moment, your phone dies when you’re alone and nowhere near a charger. These things are extremely stressful, […]
Read More »Ted Talks for Business Leaders
When you own a business, you’re not just leading the way for your company, but you’re also seeking leaders to stand with along the way. Not everyone will successfully lead with you or have the best interest for your company, but choosing the right leaders play a key role in the success of your business. […]
Read More »Business Books: Six Books to Help with Your Business
Business is an ever evolving concept with different trends and adapting processes. Whether you’re new to it or you’ve been in business for years, there is always something new to learn. Often, learning new skills or processes to business is an overwhelming task and takes time. It’s easy to get burnt out or weighed down […]
Read More »Rebranding 101
When you think of good branding, your mind most likely shoots to Nike, Apple, and/or Starbucks. These brands understand the power of a logo and they’ve become iconic for it. Realistically, small businesses like ours will not have the same worldly impact with our branding, but our image affects our current and prospective customers. If […]
Read More »Forbes: “The Evolving Definition Of Work-Life Balance”
The concept of having a work-life has been prevalent in the workforce since the 1980’s. Generation X (Gen X), born 1961-1980, was the first generation to focus on this balance as they experienced the effects of Baby Boomer’s “work to survive” mentality. While Gen X instilled the work-life balance in Millennials, the idea of this […]
Read More »Turning Off When You Work from Home
When your office is physically away from your home, it’s easy to mentally separate the two, but when your office is your home, you may find the separation a little difficult. As more people are turning toward telecommuting, the boundaries between work and family are wearing thin. And with increasing technological developments, your already mobile […]
Read More »The Keys To A Healthy Work-Life Balance
Are you living to work or working to live? Sometimes balancing work and all the other aspects of life seems impossible. Life can get so busy that it’s easy to focus only on work and then be so exhausted that your weekends turn into a time to catch up on sleep and relax- which is […]
Read More »Our Common Space
The common space is the heart of our facility. It’s a place to collaborate, work, grow, and where many of our members spend the majority of their time. From the lobby, the mezzanine, and the hallway there is a part of our common space for everyone and every need. Here is a little bit more […]
Read More »Coworking Isn’t Going Anywhere
Coworking is quickly becoming the new normal and is expected to continue growing at rapid rates. It is projected that in a 5-10 years traditional offices spaces will begin to die down and the majority of the workforce will work out of some sort of variation of a coworking space. Here are some statistics that […]
Read More »Working From Cornerstone > Working From Home
Working from home can be great for many reasons- like getting to stay home in your pajamas and watching Netflix in between work tasks!? But let face it, working from home gets old really fast. Here’s why working from Cornerstone is better than working from home Fewer Distractions: From doing laundry, watching kids, and the […]
Read More »Cornerstone Highlight: Our Conference Rooms
At Cornerstone, we have six unique conference rooms that are perfect for meetings, presentations and for when you just need a moment to yourself to really focus and concentrate. Each one of our conference rooms has its own unique feel and size, so there is a conference room for everyone and every need. Here’s a […]
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What Separates Us From Other Coworking Spaces
It seems like coworking spaces are popping up everywhere. From large companies to smaller companies there are tons of coworking options. We believe that there is something for everyone, but we also believe that Cornerstone offers something different, special, and unique. Small Business Centered: We are a small business so we understand what it takes […]
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Coworking 101: How To Maximize Your Cornerstone Experience
You have probably noticed a few key differences between working at Cornerstone Coworking compared to working at home, out of a coffee shop, or out of a traditional office space. Here are a few things you can do in order to maximize experience here at Cornerstone! 1. Introduce Yourself To Coworkers: Every day at Cornerstone […]
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How To Appreciate The Slow Seasons Of Business
Summer is right around the corner, which means if you’re like a lot of businesses, you are probably approaching a slow season. Even though slow seasons get a bad wrap, sometimes they’re just what you and your business need. Slow seasons give you an opportunity to focus on things like your business model, expense reports, […]
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Stop Living For The Weekend: Appreciating Your 9-5
Counting down the days until Friday, living it up during the weekend, dreading Monday morning, then repeating the same vicious cycle. Most likely this sounds familiar and it’s probably because your living for the weekend without even realizing it. Almost everyone lives this way, and that’s okay, but it’s important to enjoy every single day […]
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The 5 Employee Appreciation Languages
Did you know that everyone receives appreciation, gratitude, and praise differently? According to Gary Chapman, the successful author who wrote “The Five Love Languages” and “The Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace” there are five different ways that a person or employee receives appreciation and admiration. Usually, a person prefers one of the five […]
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Employee Recognition & How It Can Grow Your Business
Have you ever completed a task that you felt like you did a great job on, but your boss didn’t recognize or acknowledge all of your hard work? We’ve all been there and it’s not a good feeling, not that we expect to be praised for doing our job, but a little appreciation every once […]
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Treat Yourself: Self-care Tips for The Busy Entrepreneur
This month we’re talking all about appreciation. We’ll be covering everything from how to appreciate your employees, customers, and coworkers! Sometimes, before showing appreciation to others, you just need to take a second for yourself! As busy entrepreneurs life can get hectic, schedules can get tight, and before you know it you’ve forgotten to take […]
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Learning To Love Your Job
The average American spends at least 40 hours a week at work, yet a reported 75% of them hate their jobs. Do you fit into this category? Maybe you don’t hate your job, but maybe you aren’t loving it like you use to, or maybe you’ve never really loved it- either way we have a […]
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Dealing with Conflict in the Workplace – Tolu Akande
Workplace conflict can be some of the most difficult because of the circumstances. Work is the place you spend the most time. You spend more time with your co-workers and boss than you do with your family at times. For those of us who work in an office setting, we’re usually there every week day […]
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Morning Routines and How They Increase Productivity
Sometimes mornings get a bad wrap, but they actually have so much potential! Think of mornings as a fresh start, maybe a new sale or a new relationship is on the horizon, and all you have to do is start the day! An easy way to motivate yourself to get out of bed and to […]
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Working From Home Productivity Hacks
Working home definitely has its pros and cons. It takes a lot of discipline to be able to work from home. With constant distractions, chores, and simply getting caught up in daily requirements, it can be hard to stay focused and productive. When working from home it is important to take advantage of your time […]
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Member Spotlight: Tolu Akande
Every few weeks, we pick a Cornerstone member to sit down with to get a better insight of who they are and what they do. We were honored to have the chance to sit down with Tolu Akande, of ToluCoaches for a few minutes. Tolu has been a member of Cornerstone since February of 2018, […]
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Reigniting the Passion in your Career
Passion. I love this word, especially around valentine’s day. It seems that this time of year our passion for everything is intensified. Passion for our partner, passion for sports (how about those Olympics?), passion for our hobbies, even passion for life. Before we go any farther, I want to define passion for you, Webster defines […]
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Hacking Your Todo List
The dreaded to-do list… We all hate it. Let’s be honest. It’s a list of things that we have to do eventually, but it just seems to get longer and longer. It’s like laundry, it’s never completely done. The items just keep piling on and on. How do we manage this? The stress of those […]
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Productivity Hacks
New years day is essentially the ultimate refresh button. We take the bad habits and mistakes from the past year and dump them in the trash. As we look back on this past year, we have to wonder, where did it go? What did we do with all of the time we thought we had? […]
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Staying Productive when we “Fall-Back”
It’s so beautiful this time of year. One of our favorite things about fall is the ‘fall back’ Saturday in November. We all love that extra hour of sleep, right? That extra hour is going to be so nice on November 5th, but what do we do the rest of the fall/winter season, when it […]
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Member Spotlight: Kelly Goldson
Every few weeks, we like to sit down with one of our Cornerstone members to get to know them better. We like to learn about what they do for a living, why they enjoy their job, and just learn more about them as a person. We were so lucky to be able to sit down with […]
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Work-Life Balance: Are We Missing the Point?
If you are fortunate enough to wake up and rise from your bed each morning to begin processing and planning the many various personal and work related activities you need to accomplish for the day, then you are already blessed beyond your wildest dreams. Regardless of the type of work or job you have at […]
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Juggling Work + Home
Do you ever feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day or days in the week? We have all been there. Sometimes we get so caught up in work or life that shifting gears can be challenging. Everyone has encountered the person at work who is so caught up something personal outside of the […]
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Cornerstone Member Spotlight: Addison Williams
Our members at Cornerstone are one of the many reasons why we love our job so much. Each of you have such unique stories and backgrounds. We love to know why you do what you do and what you had to accomplish to follow your dreams. This month, we had a privilege of sitting down […]
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Cornerstone Team Member Spotlight: Samantha Doty
Please join us in welcoming our newest employee, Samantha. Samantha has been with us for three weeks now, and she fits right in with our team! Sam enjoys working at Cornerstone Coworking because of the laid back atmosphere and the people she gets to meet every day. All of the members’ smiling faces definitely make […]
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How to Balance Being a Parent and an Entrepreneur
Just because you’re a parent doesn’t mean that you have to give up your hopes and dreams of being a successful business professional! Life’s a balancing act and as parents it’s important to work hard to provide a steady life for our children to thrive in while also being present in their lives. This can […]
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Top 7 Productivity Tools for Social Media Marketers
Any good marketer knows that in order to stay ahead of the game these days, you have to take advantage of everything that social media has to offer. This isn’t just a place where people go to chat and play games. Social media is one of the best marketing tools to come along in decades. […]
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You Have 53 Mondays in a Year. Here’s How Top Entrepreneurs Use Them
What do Elon Musk, Sheryl Sandberg, and Arianna Huffington all have in common? They use Mondays to work on the business rather than in the business. Entrepreneurs are spending more time than they invest, reacting to emails, attending meetings, dealing with interruptions, and incessantly checking their cell phones. The risk is that 90 percent of the […]
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9 Time Management Apps to Organize Your Life and Keep You on Track
Do you need more time? No matter who you are, you probably don’t have enough of it. Time is a limited resource and it’s constantly running on empty. You can’t stop using it and you can’t find more of it, but you need it to do absolutely everything. From scheduling meetings to fulfilling orders, […]
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8 iPhone Apps To Plan Your Workday
You probably juggle dozens of tasks each day just to keep it all going. With so many responsibilities, a pen and paper with to-do’s scribbled here and there just won’t cut it. That’s where your iPhone comes in: With the right apps and a little know-how, there are countless ways to plan your day, week, month and […]
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34 Time Management Tips for Busy Entrepreneurs (by Experts)
Effective time management is important for anyone but is absolutely crucial for entrepreneurs. Because entrepreneurs are ultimately responsible for every aspect of their business, allocating the right amount of time to the right tasks is critical to keeping your business running smoothly. Better time management isn’t just about working harder, it’s about working smarter. Shopify asked […]
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7 Ways Careful Event Planning Can Benefit Your Small Business
Are you wanting to host an amazing event to promote your business? Have you ever stopped to consider the very real business benefits you can unleash, by planning and executing an outstanding and memorable event? The kind of runaway success that every event planner dreams of? The bottom line is this, what do you, as a […]
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7 Ways to Set Team Goals (That Actually Work)
Creating a goal-setting methodology for an entire company doesn’t happen overnight. It can be difficult to know how to set goals that are a stretch, but not completely out of reach. It’s also hard enough to set these for ourselves, let alone for a team of employees. Whether you’re planning on running a company with […]
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5 Habits of Successful People Before 8 a.m.
You can usually tell what kind of day you are going to have very quickly. Well, implementing these simple steps might help you start your day a little better. See all the reasons why here. Use a real alarm clock. Take some time to breathe. Set out your clothes the night before. Get in a workout. Read […]
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Productivity Hacks for Entrepreneurs
Productivity, we all want to have more of it but refuse to do any of the work to get there. We are too busy over filling are plates and blame being overwhelmed on the lack of productivity but there are simple changes we can all make to be more productive. Entrepreneur author, Steven Kaufman, explains […]
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9 Entrepreneurial Lessons You Never Learned in School
We all took a business class in school whether that was in college or even in high school. These classes taught us the essentials but what is required to start and run a business goes way beyond that. Here are 9 Entrepreneurial Lessons You Never Learned in School from the Success online blog. The indomitable will […]
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3 Ways to Grow Your Business With Free Social Media Analytics
For small businesses, using Social Media can be tricky. Getting the results and growth you want can be even harder. We understand your struggle. Check out a few tips on how to grow your Business using Social media. You can learn more here! Engagement: The yardstick for social media advertising Audience demographics: Fine-tuning your customer profile Monitoring […]
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The Tricks to Getting Back on Track After a Unproductive Day
We’ve all had one. Sometimes they are necessary but when the guilt kicks in no one wins. Here are three tricks to get you back up and rolling after an unproductive day from The Muse author, Stacey Lastoe. Keep To Yourself – be ambitious! Don’t Fret – worry less about what didn’t get done and focus on […]
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5 Things You Need to Know to Monetize Your Hobby
Is it a hobby or business? Entrepreneur helps by giving us 5 tips on how we can make money with you hobbies. Pick the Right Hobby Start Small Make Marketing a Priority Treat it Like a Business Branch Out You find out more details They will also help you determine if your hobby needs to […]
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Member Spotlight | Keeyawna Porche
Keeyawna Porche, the owner of Porche Weddings and Special Events, started her business in 2008. She found her love to planning events while she was planning her senior trip to Mexico. Her passion for event planning stems from the ability to exercise her creativity and bringing everyone’s special days to life. Her favorite part about […]
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5 Tips for Stress-Free Networking
Networking is not for everyone. Those of you who love to network, LOVE to network! Then there are those of you who cannot think of anything worse than having to talk to a complete stranger about themselves. These 5 de-stressing networking tips are for you! Be sure to brush up on these tips before you […]
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6 Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Small Business
As the season change once again your business may need a little extra care. Take a little extra time doing this with your business now and reap the benefits later! Update your Online Presence Update Your Website Freshen Up Your Social Media Review You Links Clean Up Your Staff and Operations Remove the Dead Weight […]
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7 Networking Tips for the Introvert in All of Us
There is a little introvert in all of us and as a small business owner or as an employee sometimes that gets in the way of creating relationships and growing your network. The Huffington Post has come up with these 7 Networking Tips for Introverts: Step 1: Find Meetups and Other Networking Events Step 2: […]
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Trick to De-stressing at Work
Family is stressful, work is stressful, life is stressful. It’s an unavoidable common place. However, there are a few things we can do to de-stress at work. The New York Times found a study from the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity that reported, “Standing up and walking around for five minutes every hour during the […]
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10 Things Every Small Business Needs To Do
Don’t you wish you have all the answers right in front of you for starting a small business? Well, we don’t have ALL the answers, but we do have a few. Here are some great tip and tools into starting a successful small business. Check out all the details and resources here. You need to […]
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13 Quick Things You Can Do on Social Media Today to Boost Your Career
Everyone and everything is on social media these days. Businesses have been built solely on social media platforms and businesses have grown immensely because of social media. Join the trend and check out these 13 tips from The Muse author Alyse Kalish to boost your career through social media. Follow Publications in Your Industry Follow Influencers in […]
Read More » The Only Question You Need to Ask Yourself to Have a Productive Year
Have you already quit on your resolutions or are you still going strong. Most resolutions are just one more thing to add to your to do list. This article recommends you take the opposite approach and ask yourself one question… “What can I subtract from my life to make it simpler?” We always seem to associate […]
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8 Great Entrepreneurial Success Stories
Many entrepreneurs are looking for one specific key to success in their business when in reality, that just is not practical. Just like anything in life, being an entrepreneur requires hard work and a good deal of time investment. Real entrepreneurs who start real businesses that employ real people who provide real products and services […]
Read More »10 Pieces of Horrible Advice Extraordinary Entrepreneurs Ignore
Entrepreneurs are always receiving advice, most of the time from un-experienced individuals. In this article several very successful entrepreneurs share the 10 pieces of horrible advice that they continually ignore. Read the whole article here! Set reasonable targets. Always be working. You need money to start a business. Say yes to everything. Under-promise and over-deliver. […]
Read More »The One Ingredient Required for Entrepreneurial Success
What’s the key to Entrepreneurial success? The answer varies on who you ask, some may say an idea or a purpose. However, according to Sarabeth Levine the one thing almost everyone agrees successful business owners must have is passion. In this article Levine gives four points in order to obtain entrepreneurial success. Read the full […]
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Read More »A Stanford Psychologist’s Secret For Getting Habits to Stick
Maybe you’ve been trying to become better at something or do something more often. Are you struggling with consistency? Do you need some help on how to get started and stick to it? Check on these steps and see if they work for you, and see all the details here! Ask why I want to […]
Read More »6 Simple Tricks That Will Make You Way More Productive
Do you want to be more productive? Do you have a hard time knowing where to start? These are a few simple tricks to help. Read the quick list here or see the full article for all the details. 1. Never touch things twice- touching things twice is a huge time-waster. 2. Eat frogs-“Eating a […]
Read More »5 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Stay Motivated Every Day
Entrepreneurs need a lot of motivation in general, however, we tend to focus on long term goals and end up ignoring the power of small, short term goals. In this article Drew Hendricks focuses on 5 tips of keep entrepreneurs motivated every day. Track Your Daily Income. Surround Yourself with Affirmations. Remember the Corporate Grind. […]
Read More »9 Bad Habits You Must Break To Be More Productive
Bad Habits form slowly over time and then quickly kill your productivity. This article focuses on common destructive habits in the workplace, some of which we wouldn’t even consider bad habits. The author identifies these sneaky bad habits and then gives advice on how to beat them! Impulsively surfing the internet. Perfectionism. Meetings. Responding to […]
Read More »Making the daily switch from work to home
This articles provides insight on how to balance work and home by identifying what your children need, how work affects your time at home, and how to make a realistic transition from your work to your home life. Listed are several important factors to keep in mind while implementing these concepts. Get the details here! […]
Read More »How to Prepare Your Small Business for Summer
Summer is here. How will you adjust your business to change with the seasons? Learn a few tips here to help your business remain successful and also help you get the most out of the warm season! Take a worry free vacation Work outside and enjoy the long summer days Let voicemail screen your calls Check […]
Read More »4 Simple Strategies to Improve Your Business Success Rate
Want to know the key elements to the success of your business? Learn how you can improve your business here! Professional Development: If you spend an hour a day to learn about and research your field, you will instantly start to set yourself apart from your competition. High Quality Products/Services: One of the quickest ways to set you apart […]
Read More »Why People Thrive in Coworking Spaces
Research shows that members of a coworking space are more likely to thrive than employees in a traditional business setting because of the laid-back atmosphere and the flexibility provided. This setting encourages creativity and individuality among the members involved in a variety of endeavors. The authors advice to traditional companies seeking to learn from coworking […]
Read More »5 Ways to Connect and Network With Other Entrepreneurs
Searching for ways to grow yourself and your business. Look into these 5 tips to see how to connect and network with other entrepreneurs. Find out more by reading the full article here. Be active on Twitter. Join an entrepreneurial organization. Don’t be afraid to ask for connections. Organize a local meet-up. Join a coworking […]
Read More »7 Habits of Highly Effective Entrepreneurs
Do you perform any of these actions regularly? Have you made them a habit? If not, take note of these seven habits that could help you grow as an entrepreneur. Read the 7 habits below or read the full article to see the habits more in depth. Minimize low impact decision making Don’t take no for […]
Read More »Why Choose Co-Working?
Why Choose Co-working? By: Alex Smith Sure, the commute is great, and you’ve worn the same outfit to work for the past three days, but sometimes working from home isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Why do people seem to be more productive while working with others? In the end, it comes down to […]
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