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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 …

Branding Your Private Office Suite

Congratulations, you’ve bitten the bullet and invested in your own private office. One of the glories of having your own office space is that you can make it your own. When someone enters your space, they should be able to tell exactly who they are doing business with. We know its no easy feat in …

Private Office or Dedicated Desk Spaces – What’s the Difference?

Entrepreneurship, freelancing, and remote work has been on the rise for years now. And with it, the trend of coworking has grown and become an entrepreneurial beast all its own, with various coworking locations opening up all over the world, catering to people who want the camaraderie of an office, without the commitment of an …

Questions to ask When Touring a Shared Office Space

So, you’re looking to move into your own office or coworking space. Congrats! However, choosing a place for your business to call home takes some consideration. You’ll want to confirm that you’ll be moving into a space that fits your business and your needs. Before you sign on the dotted line, figure out exactly what …