Legal Meeting Space: Coworking Provides the Ultimate Amenities for Any “War Room” Session

If you’re a lawyer, it’s a sure bet you’ve heard the term “war room” before. It’s that special place where everyone on the litigation team gathers to hammer out details just before and during a courtroom trial, in a coordinated effort to present the best case possible. Though all war rooms are a little different, …

How to Host a Great Event for Your Business

Whether you’re looking to host a networking event or a conference, or you want to host something a little smaller, like a breakout session or an intimate meeting, proper planning is the key to making it a success. Depending on the type of event you are hosting, you may also need to consider how you …

Why Coworking is Ideal for Working Parents

There’s no denying that finding work-life and home-life balance is a struggle for many parents. Moms and dads want to be home with their children, but also have to make space to earn a living. Thankfully, the labor market today is evolving, and there are more opportunities for accommodating work styles than ever before. Many …

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How to Set Up Your Meetings for Success

Is there anything worse than wasting your time (and everyone else’s) at a meeting that ends up being colossally unproductive? The meeting started late; there was no clear objective or agenda; no one knew who was in charge, and ultimately… nothing was accomplished that couldn’t have been done in an email. Meetings like this leave …

Team Building Activities to do in D.C.

Every successful business is backed by a strong team. A business can’t survive without one. However, strong teams don’t just happen. They are cultivated, using intentionality and purpose. One of the best ways to help a team bond and become stronger is to plan team-building activities that are outside the normative environment of “work.” While …

Are You a Broker? Here’s Why You Should Partner with Coworking Spaces

Coworking spaces have exploded in popularity over the past few years and are almost considered the new normal for most entrepreneurs. As a savvy broker, if you’re looking to make a play in the realm of startups and find the next business superstar, coworking spaces are where it’s at. They are growing pools of entrepreneurial …

Tips for Networking at a Coworking Space

For the savvy entrepreneur, every activity outside the four walls of their home is a networking opportunity. Coworking spaces are excellent places for connecting with others because there are so many like-minded individuals gathered in one location. It’s a great environment to chitchat, trade ideas, get feedback and recommendations, and cultivate meaningful, authentic relationships. Think …

District Offices’ Capitol Hill Location Wins 2019 Coworking Space Members’ Choice Awards for Coworking Spaces

Washington, DC – The results are in! District Offices’ Capitol Hill location has been recognized as a winner of the second annual Coworker Members’ Choice Awards (CMCAs) for Washington, DC. Just a half-block from Union Station, our Capitol Hill (10 G St.) location is in a prime spot surrounded by hotels, restaurants, and shops. The …

Starting a Business? You Need a Business Plan!

Fail to plan and plan to fail. Seems harsh, but it’s true. Every business needs a business plan. A business plan establishes order and helps you get organized and focused on your business goals so that you maximize your chances for success. Even companies that have been in business for a long time should be …

The Benefits of Having a Business Address as a Startup

If there’s one thing you should seriously consider, it’s getting an actual address for your business. Even if you do 95% of your work at home, in your underwear, propped up in bed, that’s okay. Your clients and partners don’t need to know the dirty details of how you serve them, only that you’re fab …