Flex space – markets to watch Ever since the coworking concept took off in the mid noughties, the UK’s flexible workspace market has been growing rapidly. Nowadays, it feels like you can’t turn a corner in any large city without running into design-led coworking space or professional serviced office. That’s long been the case in London, which retains its number …
Coworking – Workspace loneliness is a problem While choosing your own hours and holidays has a number of upsides, there’s no denying that working alone can get lonely and workspace loneliness is an important issue. A Monday morning debrief with a colleague while the kettle boils can be a serious mood booster. Many self employed people are now choosing coworking …
The coworking market has boomed over the last few years, in both the UK and overseas. It looks set to continue expanding as more and more people turn to remote working and freelancing over traditional 9-5 roles. While London one of the leaders when it comes to coworking, with one of the highest growth markets of flexible offices in the …
At technologywithin we’re frequently asked for our views about IT infrastructure and cutting edge technology for flexible workspace. The Internet of Things has transformed the way technology is delivered, from door entry, to controllable lights and heating, power monitoring, security and CCTV and even ordering your coffee over the internet. It’s now easier than ever to realise imaginative ideas to …
The perception of WiFi has changed over time. Twenty years ago, when wireless technology started to become available in public places and wireless laptops were introduced (followed by tablets and smartphones), consumers were prepared to pay for the service and were accustomed to a sketchy experience, accepting that low speeds and poor wireless reception was the norm for this exciting …
The flexible workspace industry is ever evolving, segmenting and diversifying. Serviced offices are now coworking spaces; private offices have transformed into community hubs and if your interiors aren’t Instagram-ready you aren’t even on the map. Added to that the current political and economic uncertainty in the UK, which is affecting the type of business looking for shared space. Its not …
At technologywithin we believe that people are at the centre of everything we do. Key to this is our friendly, helpful support team who are always happy to help our clients with any queries they have. So we thought it would be good if they shared some of their knowledge and put together this blog update on the five most …
With technology now an integral part of our lives, it was only a matter of time before real estate got in on the action. The combination of property and technology, named ‘Proptech’ for short, is taking the real estate industry by storm, and barely a day goes by that we don’t see new technologies designed to help us interact with …
Growing, dynamic companies experience growing pains. Fact. It’s an oxymoron that you need to stay lean, but that also leaves you exposed. There are enough people to handle the day-to-day, but bursts of activity will push companies and their people hard (sometimes too hard). Then something hits a fan. Not a single person’s fault. It could be called a ‘bad …
Whether you’re a large business, small business or freelancer, there’s a range of benefits to be had from moving to a coworking or flexible workspace. But choosing the right space for your company is no easy task, and compromises must often be made. Provided you prioritise what’s most important to you, it’s unlikely you’ll go too far wrong – and …