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

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November 20, 2019 | Meetings & Events, Shared Office Space

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, what doesn’t change is the fact that every war room is a high-pressure environment, with a lot going on.

It’s the central hub for the litigation team in the midst of trial and on any given day, you could walk in and see things like witness prep happening, trial rehearsals, graphic tweaks, and changes to judicial rulings in process. All geared for one goal—to win at court. A trial is high stakes, which means an effective war room has to be properly equipped so that everything can proceed smoothly.

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How to Host a Great Event for Your Business

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November 13, 2019 | Meetings & Events

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 will promote it.

The more people you estimate to be in attendance, the more you will have to work to get the word out and get it to run smoothly. With that said, here are some tips to help you along the way. You can use these tips as a checklist of sorts to make sure you’re covering all your bases. Feel free to skip the tasks that don’t really apply to the type of event you are hosting.

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Why Coworking is Ideal for Working Parents

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October 23, 2019 | Coworking, Shared Office Space

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 young professionals are taking up the banner of entrepreneurship, starting their own businesses, and opting to work freelance rather than be tied to an employer.

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How to Set Up Your Meetings for Success

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October 16, 2019 | Business, Meetings & Events

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 everyone with a slightly sour feeling and instill dread in your team around the next meeting that rolls around. Luckily, it is possible to run a meeting that accomplishes your goals, provided you go into it with a little forethought.Read More

Team Building Activities to do in D.C.

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October 3, 2019 | Business

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 team-building events take some extra time away from work and require planning, the payoff in your business can be huge.

Not only do team building activities help break down barriers between the people that work for you, but they also help foster better communication, provide a boost of motivation, and help with employee retention.

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

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August 16, 2019 | Shared Office Space

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 genius and potential, just waiting to be tapped. By creating solid relationships with up and coming clients in the early stages of their business, you position yourself as a trusted resource when that business grows. Fostering early relationships like this helps make way for more lucrative partnerships down the road.

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Tips for Networking at a Coworking Space

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August 6, 2019 | Coworking, Shared Office 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 about it. You’re working. They’re working. Conversations start happening and before you know it… everyone is networking, without even realizing it. Although there’s nothing innately better or worse than traditional networking opportunities, you might find the connections you forge are just a little deeper when they happen organically. Forced relationships never go the distance.

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

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July 31, 2019 | News

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 building has top-notch amenities including a rooftop terrace, a walkway connected to Union Station, and on-site underground parking.

The “Best Coworking Space” award is given to only one coworking space in each city. Spaces were ranked this year by a combined, weighted score based on votes from members of the space, survey results, and reviews.

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Starting a Business? You Need a Business Plan!

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July 19, 2019 | Business

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 updating their business plan at least once a year to refocus.

A business plan helps you streamline marketing and growth strategies, detail business objectives, and outline the next steps you need to take. Crafting a business plan is also helpful for defining your target audience.

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The Benefits of Having a Business Address as a Startup

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July 11, 2019 | Virtual Offices

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 at it.

Keep it Separate

While it’s not unheard of to use your home address as your business address too, there are strong arguments against it, mainly centered around the issue of privacy. Public records will link to your address, and it’s much safer to have your business address listed publicly than your home address.

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