November 2012
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Dear Loosecubers, Friends, and Fans,
We are deeply saddened to announce that on November 16, 2012, Loosecubes will be closing its doors and shutting down. The past two and a half years have been such an incredible journey. From a team of two to an incredible company of 16. From a big idea to a community of 25,000+ Loosecubers in over 60 countries around the world. And from a single coworking...
September 2012
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The Perks of Creative Play
Jeff Wirth, President of the Wirth Creative, is an expert on developing interactive story experiences for simulation, research, and entertainment. He has consulted for Cirque du Soleil, Blue Man Group, and Disney Imagineering. His latest project is Whispers in the Dark,in which a non-actor participant becomes the lead character in a story that plays out over 24 hours in various settings in New...
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Wise Wednesday: Make Time for Everything Else
Long gone are the 40-hour work weeks and, chances are, you love what’s keeping you so busy! But for the times that we feel overtaxed, here’s 3 quick tips on how to deal:
Set aside time to exercise. Working out is a goal for most of us, but it also gives you the energy boost that can help you get your last bit of work done.
Commit to small investments in your relationships. Want...
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The Search for Work-Life Happiness
Angel is the Founder of Cohere, an awesome coworking community in Fort Collins, Colorado, and advises entrepreneurs looking to start their own coworking spaces. She is also a new mom searching for the right way to balance work and life.
Tell us a bit about yourself, your role at Cohere, and your work as a coworking consultant.
Up until recently, my bio would read, “As the Founder and...
Your New Office is a Shipping Container
There’s a first time for everything & working out of a refurbished shipping container is no exception. Every Friday this month, you can find us loosecubing here at Dekalb Market in Brooklyn.
Want to get in on the action? Join us next Friday by booking a spot on our site.
P.S. Thanks @AmandaMcCormick for the bottom-right pic (and for being the first Loosecuber here this morning!).
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Maintaining Focus on the Go
If you’re always on the move, these tips can help you find your focus even when you’re without a permanent work base:
Work in intervals of 60-90 minutes. According to Inc., your brain uses up most of your body’s glucose in this time, so take a break and recharge before you burn out. If you’re getting on a flight, avoid thinking about work while going through the airport...
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Everyday is Saturday: Building a Digital Marketing...
“Everyday is Saturday!” That’s the best thing about working for yourself, according to Erica and Clara, the brains behind the supremely awesome digital marketing firm, ClearHart Digital. Just a little over a year ago, they found themselves frustrated with the traditional agency model and decided it was “time to be a cowboy and start something on [their] own.” Since...
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SeizeTheCrowd Rethinks Crowdfunding Campaigns
Most people have heard of Kickstarter and crowdfunding, but running a successful campaign isn’t quite as easy as it appears. That’s where SeizeTheCrowd comes in: it connects crowdfundraisers with the right types of professionals — PR, videographers, and others — to run more effective campaigns. Jeremy Schwartz, SeizeTheCrowd Founder and frequent Loosecuber, shares some...
August 2012
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Crowdsource Your Next Water Cooler Chat
By Peter A. Bacevice
Just in time for Labor Day weekend, we’re celebrating work with a guest post by Peter A. Bacevice, Senior Consultant at DEGW. Pete is an expert on how people work and learn, and the kinds of environment that support these pursuits.
Fascinated and want to learn more? Book a day at DEGW’s ‘cube to check out the workplace consultancy in action and to ask...
Cafés, Currywurst, and Coworking
…That’s What Berlin Does.
As a fellow Loosecuber once so eloquently put it, Berlin is not so much “hipster” as it is “hippie.” The people are relaxed, the cafés are plentiful, and the graffiti (read: street art) is ubiquitous. Not so surprisingly then, coworking is widely embraced by the communal Berliners and the folks at MobileSuite, Agora, and Co.up are fine examples of the strong...
Meet a Host: Bryan Talks Tech!
Meet Bryan Koch, Loosecubes host and Product Manager at Sparqlight in Santa Monica. Coworking Extraordinaire (he runs JellyLA) and UX master designer, he shares some of his thoughts on the blossoming tech scene in LA.
Loosecubes: What’s one piece of advice you’d give to an entrepreneur?
Bryan: If you have a great idea, don’t wait on a developer or designer to create a demo....
July 2012
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We're going invite only, starting...now!
We’ve always dreamed that you would find in the Loosecubes community a whole new set of “work friends.” Through unstructured conversations during the workday — over coffee, at the water cooler or on the walk to lunch — you’d meet new and interesting colleagues willing to lend an ear on a new business idea or offer a joke to lighten up the workday.
We’ve built a...
June 2012
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WatchCo-founders of Ronik Design, Roberto Gonzalez and Nicole Barth, talk with us about how working in Loosecubes has exposed them to new collaborators and pals.
LC: Why do you love what you do?
RG: I love what I do because I have always millions of creative ideas running around in my brain and I can make a living with them.
NB: It’s my passion, so it doesn’t feel like work.
LC:...
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Stockholm Workation Part 1: Nicki Minaj, the...
When we set-off to Stockholm for our first ever team workation, we weren’t really sure what to expect. Sure, we all love to travel, but the thought of a 13-person caravan gave us pause. Would our individual wish lists of what we wanted to see/do/eat, etc. align? Would we all get along? Could we all work productively 4,000 miles (and several time zones) away from home? Having just launched...
WatchGloribell Taveras and Susana Columna, BFFs and Co-founders of Chulita’s Famous, sat down with us to share their story and talk about how Loosecubes provides them with the structure and resources needed to support their growing business.
LC: Why do you love what you do?
SC: Because we make something out of nothing. From dream to reality. Sounds hokey, but it’s a big deal.
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WatchSelf-proclaimed nomad and Etsy Community Manager Morgan Evans talks about how Loosecubes gives her the opportunity to work like a local and be productive when traveling the globe.
LC: Why do you love what you do?
ME: I love what I do because of the people I get to interact with and be inspired by everyday, whether in the office or when traveling to new places around the world. In my experience,...
WatchMenachem Kaiser, writer and journalist by vocation, coworker by choice, chats with us about how Loosecubes helps him achieve a happy and sustainable work lifestyle.
LC: Why do you love what you do?
MK: Because I don’t have to wear a shirt if I don’t want to.
LC: What’s your work theme song?
MK: Easy, by the Commodores.
LC: Coffee or tea?
MK: Coffee, or spiked tea.
LC: What...
#Loosesummer Interns
Julianne (UVA) and Karl (UPenn) are summer interns at Loosecubes. After the whirlwind of our first two weeks here in Dumbo, we’re pumped for our summer as Loosecubes interns. It’s an exciting time to be joining the team with all of the changes and plans in store for the coming months, and there’s nowhere else we’d rather be spending our summer (much better than Anthony’s college summers...
WatchWe caught up with bi-coastal coworker Brandon Sugiyama to hear how Loosecubes helps him balance productivity and fun whether he’s in SF or NYC.
LC: Why do you love what you do?
BS: As a freelance motion graphic designer, I feel engaged with my career everyday and the challenges I face from project to project push me to become more aware of my own skills and to constantly evolve to become a...
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Stockholm Bound
We believe that work can be done anywhere. That a productive worklife doesn’t mean a life without vacations. That work shouldn’t constrain your ability to explore the world, discover new places, and meet new people. And that those very experiences might even make you a better professional (and person).
Today, Team Loosecubes is headed to Stockholm for our first ever group...
WatchWe sat down with Ryan O’Hara Theisen, the host of Lucky Branded Entertainment, and heard what he had to say about community, collaboration, and his favorite coworker, Jeep. This is the first of a series of LooseTalk videos we’re rolling out featuring Loosecubes members and hosts who are taking part in a movement toward a better way of working.
LC: Why do you love what you do?
RT: I...
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Announcing the Summer Coworking Challenge!
This summer, we’re making work fun again. Join us in kicking off the first ever Summer Coworking Challenge. From June 6th until July 4th, we’re spreading the word about coworking to the ends of the earth and allowing anyone to give it a try for free via Loosecubes.
Throughout this month-long initiative, every ‘cube may be instantly booked by members of our community at no charge. We’re also...
May 2012
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New to Loosecubes? Get Off on the Right Foot.
Coworking for the first time can be a bit daunting. What to wear? Who should I eat lunch with? What if I don’t fit in? Not unlike the first day of school, the anticipation and ambiguity of what’s to come may be intimidating for some.
Setting expectations is key. And who better to show how it’s done than one of our illustrious members? Entrepreneur, writer and community...
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Taking Time Off (And Enjoying It) →
Having good intentions of taking a vacation is easy. We all like the idea of exploring new places, reading on the beach, and trading in our devices for mai tais. The reality, however, is that our plans rarely come to fruition. As recently reported by the Huffington Post, nearly half of all U.S. workers are leaving their vacation days fall by the wayside. So what can we do about it?
In a recent...
April 2012
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Loosecubes Hearts Roomorama
We know that Loosecubers tend to travel a lot for work (and play), but 1 oz bottles of shampoo and friends’ pullout couches can get old (and uncomfortable) after a while. That’s why our friends at Roomorama decided to make it easier for you to live like a local while on the road. Roomorama is the discerning traveler’s one-stop shop for short-term...
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Ergonomics to Go - Tips for Working In Comfort...
A guest post by Vivienne Fleischer, President & Co-Founder of Performance Based Ergonomics
These days, it seems that the modern workplace has turned into wherever our laptops, phones and to-dos lists happen to land. While all of us nomads, road warriors and entrepreneurs find that a lot of freedom and creativity comes with this style of working, if you’re not careful, your neck, back and...
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Loosecubes + Zipcar: A Match Made in Sharing...
As members of the sharing economy, we’re lucky to have the opportunity to work with some pretty incredible people and organizations that share our values: better-utilization of existing resources, community, and being kind to the environment.
We’ve been big fans of Zipcar for years, and now we’re spreading the love to our members through some exclusive discounts: Zipcar is...
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Announcing Instant Book & Mobile!
We’re going mobile and making it easier than ever to book a great workspace. Here’s how:
Instant Book - Now, all Loosecubes can be booked instantly. Search, book, and pay for a desk (for up to 3 days) in just a couple of clicks. We’ll notify the host of your reservation, and you’ll be on your way to a happy and productive workday. Book a Loosecube now!
Loosecubes...
March 2012
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bizperc or Bust: How a Kansas City Incubator is...
Who’s leading the nation’s charge in entrepreneurship? Silicon Valley? New York City? Nope, says Sarah Snyder of bizperc: Kansas City.
A seemingly surprising candidate for the role, the self-proclaimed City of Entrepreneurs is making no secret of its intentions to become a top source of innovation and economic growth in the U.S.
We had the opportunity to chat with Sarah to learn more about how...
February 2012
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A Land Without Loosecubes
As a Loosecubes engineer, I am permitted encouraged to pack up my MacBook Air and relocate anywhere a Loosecube can be found. I’ve been studying Russian for almost 2 years, and when I thought about where in the world I might want to spend a few days working remotely, Moscow was my first choice. Loosecubes has locations in 71 countries, so I had lots of exotic...
January 2012
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5 Tech Tools for Staying Productive Wherever You Work
Guest Post by Ivan Drucker and Caroline Green of IvanExpert
Technology has made it easy to work from anywhere, whether you’re traveling to a faraway city, renting an office part-time, or sitting at the kitchen table at home. A little preparation can make the difference between wasting time and getting things done. Here are 5 ways...
Celebrating Worldwide #JELLYWEEK 2012
January 16-22nd marks the first ever Worldwide #JELLYWEEK, during which coworkers everywhere will come together in their own communities to collaborate, network, and celebrate the inspiration born through the magic of working together.
We’re excited to represent the event in North America, and will be hosting a Meetup at our HQ on Monday for anyone who’s interested in...
December 2011
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Happy Holidays from Loosecubes
From all of us at Loosecubes, thank you so much for making this past year an incredible one. While we’re usually big advocates of productivity, we hope you enjoy a relaxing, work-free holiday season.
Cheers!
Campbell & the Loosecubes Team
My Life Without Loosecubes
Part 5: The Refrigerated Conclusion
For my final destination on my tour of popular, public wifi hotspots, I chose to check out the often imitated, never duplicated Think Coffee. I had heard a lot about their flagship 248 Mercer location, so I thought it was worth giving it a shot.
When I walked in, I immediately fell in love with the aesthetics of the place....
My Life Without Loosecubes
Part 4: No Pictures Allowed
At the end of last week, I decided it was time to try working out of a coffee shop close to my apartment in Cobble Hill. I didn’t want to waste any time searching for one, so I just went straight to the Starbucks around the corner. It seemed like everyone in my neighborhood had the same idea, and the place was slammed. Not an empty...
My Life Without Loosecubes
Part 3: I’m a Cheater
What can I say? I couldn’t resist the urge to work out of one of our Loosecubes locations after all. In my defense, I had booked Porter Contemporary for the day well before I found out I was going to be on the road all week. I thought it would be best to keep my original reservation, so that I could have a fresh perspective on the...
My Life Without Loosecubes
Part 2: Can You Talk Louder?
For my second office-less day in the Big Apple, I decided to head to the famous 5th Avenue branch of the New York Public Library. I’m still fairly new to NYC (10 months), so I thought this would be a great chance for me to check out a city landmark and, at the same time, get some serious work done.
Upon arrival, I navigated my way...
My Life Without Loosecubes
Part 1: Ace in the Hole
On Monday afternoon, I was presented with a challenge: ‘This week, you’re not allowed to come into the office, you can’t use Loosecubes, and you can’t work from home.’ For a moment, I felt lost. How was I going to effectively get my work done this week? What about phone calls and meetings I had previously...
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The Best of Both Worlds - Making Business and...
Sara Bacon, Founder of Greenpoint Coworking (GPCW), had been working at home for 7 years before she decided it was time to do something about her isolation. As the founder of her own design firm, she identified with the coworking community’s values and philosophies, and decided to marry the two by creating both a coworking space and new home for her business.
I had the pleasure of coworking at...
November 2011
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Feature Updates:
Better Reviews, Regulars, and Comments
We’ve cooked up some exciting new community features just in time for Thanksgiving. Here’s the latest and greatest from the Loosecubes HQ!
Regulars and Who’s Worked Here - Natural light is nice, but if you’re like us, you know it’s the people that make a workspace awesome. Now it’s easier to see who...
October 2011
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Coworkin' at Bizperc!
Last week I traveled to Kansas City, my hometown, to visit my family. While I was in the “City of Fountains” I had the opportunity to cowork for a day at Bizperc. Kansas City has a few great coworking spaces on Loosecubes to choose from. Although my decision was tough, Bizperc outweighed others with its thorough solution to coworking. Not only do they have a huge space to offer...
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Bridge Closure Opens Doors to Coworking?
[Photo courtesy of brokensidewalk.com]
Recently we caught wind of an infrastructure setback that’s affecting tens of thousands of commuters in the midwest. The Sherman Minton Bridge, a main thoroughfare for commuters between southern Indiana and northern Kentucky, was recently closed due to cracks found in it’s structure. The impact? For the next 6+ months, professionals who work...
September 2011
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Feature Updates: New Homepage and More
We’ve released some great new features at Loosecubes that we wanted to share with you.
New Homepage: Our spiffy new homepage showcases the top Loosecubes in NYC, SF, and Europe (seen above). Check out the featured members, too. Want to be in the spotlight? Visit our Facebook page and tell us why!
Better Social Integration: Sign into Loosecubes...
New, Simple Transaction Fee
We believe in making it easy for our members to book and pay for a great place to work. We think it should be a cinch for hosts, too.
Effective Friday, September 23rd, hosts will pay a 10% fee per Loosecube reservation, no matter the price of the workspace. Our fees are taken out of each transaction as they occur, so there aren’t any surprises down the road. The fee will allow us to keep...
My Office is My Suitcase
Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to pick up my MacBook, stuff my belongings into a suitcase, and move my office to the beautiful historic city of Prague. For one week, my view was the picturesque cobbled streets of Bohemia instead of that electrical generating station on the East River. I still accomplished everything I needed to for work, while making friends across the globe and...
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Back to Work! Our Tips for Fall Productivity
With the dog days of summer behind us, it’s time to get back to work. Here are a few quick tips to help you jumpstart your productivity this autumn:
Set goals - Getting back into the swing of things can be tough, and sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. Set a few specific, realistic, and measurable goals this week to ensure a successful fall. Get inspired by Behance Editor-in-Chief J.K....
New York 3.0 Featuring Loosecubes
Our friends from Arte.tv recently compiled a bunch of short films about innovation in New York City, and we were lucky enough to be a part of it. Click through to watch the video above, and check out all the other great companies, events, and visionaries that are continuing to keep the Big Apple on the cutting edge.
August 2011
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Featured Loosecube:
SoundPipe HQ - New York, NY
You can share space for free in this amazingly bright, Flatiron office in exchange for providing the SoundPipe team with some feedback on their soon to be released product. The space is great for individuals working on various freelance projects and even for a startup interested in a place to have strategy meetings. Who knows? Maybe your helpful...
A Tool for Tapping Expertise Efficiently
Superpowered is an e-mail based product that helps you tap the expertise, knowledge, and resources of a given group or company’s members. It’s like an e-mail based version of Quora for the enterprise. Several coworking and incubator spaces including, Coloft, General Assembly, Dogpatch Labs, and WeWork Labs are already using it to help their...
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Loosetalk
Joop de Boer Writer of The Pop-Up City and Partner at Golfstromen Amsterdam, NL
What led you to start The Pop-Up City?
The Pop-Up City started in April 2008 as a project by Golfstromen, an urban concept office by me and Jeroen Beekmans. At the Pop-Up City we want to explore new concepts, strategies, and methods for a dynamic and flexible interpretation of contemporary urban life....
