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 miscommunication, disunity and a dip …
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 a Cozy Sanctuary Start by …
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 you there was a middle …
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, you also gain an environment …
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 of you who work from …
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 are just out of practice …
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 branches under overcast skies. Sounds …
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? Do you focus on social …
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 help you prepare for that …
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 help you navigate these challenges, …
