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Global Coworking Unconference Conference 2023

Coworking

GCUC Chicago 2023 Recap

From insightful panel discussions to engaging workshops, this year’s GCUC Chicago was chock-full of valuable information and new ideas on all things flex spaces. We were fortunate enough to attend and, we must say, it was an incredibly enriching experience.

  • By Rose Rivera
  • April 26, 2023

As always, GCUC was packed with incredibly useful and inspiring information, from Hub Australia’s B corp status and carbon neutrality (YAY!! A win for the planet is a win for all of us) to Sneh Kadaki’s approach to community spaces. We had the time of our lives connecting with so many innovators and industry leaders.

Here are our top takeaways from GCUC Chicago:

✨ Giving back is not an excuse to have a ***** product.

As Brad Krauskopf, CEO and Founder of Hub Australia, the country’s largest privately owned flex-space and a pioneer in the industry so well put it, having a business that consciously gives back to the community and the planet is not an excuse to NOT have a good product.

Hub Australia has been carbon neutral for over two years, a feat that only pushes the boundaries of what we recognize as flex work and inspires us to make more sustainable changes within our spaces.

Olivia Chatten’s focus within Incendium is sustainability, and Clark Reinhart has made it a point to donate 2% of monthly profits to NGOs. Now more than ever, and with business practices such as these, we see how coworking operators continue to push the boundaries of what we recognize as progress and redefine what it means to collaborate and cowork.

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💥 If your space lacks life, energy, and engagement, your members are not thriving.

As always, our partner and great collaborator, Cat Johnson, delivered an incredible talk about branding and community, something we all strive to cultivate in our spaces. Marketing your spaces in a natural and organic way can be daunting, which is why Cat focuses on building and aligning your brand with the community you want to grow within your spaces.

If you’re not a coworking industry veteran and want to learn more about what things you can add to your tech stack to get the ball rolling, Barbara Sprenger, Founder and CEO of Deskworks, delivered a talk about how implementing automations is important. If we’re honest, realistically, we do not have time for everything, veteran or not. Having a good setup that helps automate your coworking operations can be incredibly beneficial to your community managers and the community that has already turned your location their home. Our two cents? PilotoMail is a great addition to that tech stack… 😉. As Cat said, “All coworking spaces are not the same. No matter how fabulous your space might look, if it’s lacking life, energy, and engagement, your members are not thriving-whether they say so or not.”

⏰ The Time is NOW

Sneh Kadaki, founder and CEO of from HERE, said, “The time is now”. The time is now to build, grow, connect, and create a community that thrives. A common theme throughout GCUC has been how to provide lasting and impactful services. Michael Caracciolo, head of Asset Management for Tishman Speyer, mentioned that there is a range of flexibility on what we, as coworking operators, offer our clients — from day passes to dedicated desks. In the business of building community and hospitality, we create space for more than what has been traditionally presented as the go-to business model of workspaces.

Many incredible things were constantly happening at this year’s GCUC. From the great mastermind panels, incredible Fundamentals of Flex talks, and the conversations that were happening in between booths and the lunch room, the sentiment stays the same: flex-work is here now, and it is here to stay. Brian Chen, CEO y Co-Founder of ROOM put it beautifully when he said there is infinite demand for flexibility. Only one question remains: ‘What are you doing today to build the workplace of tomorrow?’

If these reasons make sense and you want to learn more about PilotoMail’s software, book a demo with our mail experts. Figure out how you can start saving space, making money, and keeping track of your mail.

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The Convenience of Virtual Mailboxes in Coworking Spaces

Virtual Mailboxes offer users a secure and private way to manage their mail and packages while providing a professional image for their business.
  • By Carolina Nieves
  • April 3rd, 2023

Brandind 101 is in session

Coworking spaces are designed to be flexible and cost-effective, providing users with all the necessary office amenities and services. So, why shouldn’t mail management be one of your core services? As more people embrace remote or hybrid work, coworking spaces have become an attractive alternative to traditional office spaces, and the demand for virtual offices is increasing daily.

One of the biggest challenges operators face, and one reason they opt not to offer virtual offices or mail management, is that managing members’ mail can get complicated and time-consuming.

This is where mail management software PilotoMail, comes in handy. It allows you to streamline your mail operations from the moment you receive the piece of mail until the moment it is picked up or reaches its last request. By using a virtual mailbox, users can avoid the hassle of physically going to the post office or coworking space to collect their mail. Instead, they can access their mail from any device with an internet connection.

 

Aside from convenience, virtual mailboxes offer a bunch of other benefits. They provide users with a professional mailing address, which is helpful for freelancers and small business owners who mainly work from home. Virtual mailboxes also offer your members’ mail scanning services, which means users can view mail online and decide whether to have it forwarded, shredded, or stored.

Let’s dive deeper into the benefits and convenience of providing virtual mailboxes in your space:

 
  1. Professional Image: A virtual mailbox service offers users a professional business address, which can help build credibility and trust with clients and customers. A physical address can also help establish a professional image for the business and make it easier for customers to find and contact them.
  2. Convenient Mail Management: A virtual mailbox service makes mail management more convenient and efficient. Users can receive, view, and manage their mail and packages remotely through an online platform, eliminating the need to visit the mailbox physically. This is particularly helpful for remote workers and entrepreneurs who are always on the move.
  3. Secure and Private: Virtual mailboxes are secure and private, offering users peace of mind that their mail and packages are safe and confidential. Most virtual mailbox services offer secure mail scanning and shredding services, which help protect sensitive information from theft and fraud.
  4. Cost-effective: Virtual mailboxes are a cost-effective solution for businesses and individuals needing a professional address but not wanting to rent a physical office space. Virtual mailbox services are typically offered at a fraction of the cost of renting an office space or hiring a full-time receptionist.
  5. Environmentally Friendly: Virtual mailboxes are environmentally friendly, reducing the need for paper and other resources used in traditional mail systems. This makes virtual mailboxes an eco-friendly option for businesses and individuals committed to reducing their carbon footprint.

Virtual Mailboxes have become an essential tool for coworking spaces.

Many coworking spaces now offer virtual mailbox services as part of their membership packages. This means users can enjoy the benefits of a physical office address without the associated costs of renting a physical office space. Virtual mailboxes have become an essential tool for coworking spaces, and they have helped to make remote work more accessible, efficient, and manageable.

To top it off, virtual mailboxes offer users a secure and private way to manage their mail and packages while providing a professional image for their business. This service is particularly useful for remote workers, freelancers, and entrepreneurs who need to stay connected and productive while on the move.

 

So, if you are considering offering mail management services in your location, which we highly recommend, you need efficient software like PilotoMail. If you’re interested, you can book a demo below.

Don't put off the most sustainable path toward profitability in the Coworking Industry - Book a Demo with one of our mail experts below.

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Strategy

The Convenience of Virtual Mailboxes in Coworking Spaces

Virtual Mailboxes offer users a secure and private way to manage their mail and packages while providing a professional image for their business.
  • By Carolina Nieves
  • April 3rd, 2023

Brandind 101 is in session

Coworking spaces are designed to be flexible and cost-effective, providing users with all the necessary office amenities and services. So, why shouldn’t mail management be one of your core services? As more people embrace remote or hybrid work, coworking spaces have become an attractive alternative to traditional office spaces, and the demand for virtual offices is increasing daily.

One of the biggest challenges operators face, and one reason they opt not to offer virtual offices or mail management, is that managing members’ mail can get complicated and time-consuming.

This is where mail management software PilotoMail, comes in handy. It allows you to streamline your mail operations from the moment you receive the piece of mail until the moment it is picked up or reaches its last request. By using a virtual mailbox, users can avoid the hassle of physically going to the post office or coworking space to collect their mail. Instead, they can access their mail from any device with an internet connection.

 

Aside from convenience, virtual mailboxes offer a bunch of other benefits. They provide users with a professional mailing address, which is helpful for freelancers and small business owners who mainly work from home. Virtual mailboxes also offer your members’ mail scanning services, which means users can view mail online and decide whether to have it forwarded, shredded, or stored.

Let’s dive deeper into the benefits and convenience of providing virtual mailboxes in your space:

 
  1. Professional Image: A virtual mailbox service offers users a professional business address, which can help build credibility and trust with clients and customers. A physical address can also help establish a professional image for the business and make it easier for customers to find and contact them.
  2. Convenient Mail Management: A virtual mailbox service makes mail management more convenient and efficient. Users can receive, view, and manage their mail and packages remotely through an online platform, eliminating the need to visit the mailbox physically. This is particularly helpful for remote workers and entrepreneurs who are always on the move.
  3. Secure and Private: Virtual mailboxes are secure and private, offering users peace of mind that their mail and packages are safe and confidential. Most virtual mailbox services offer secure mail scanning and shredding services, which help protect sensitive information from theft and fraud.
  4. Cost-effective: Virtual mailboxes are a cost-effective solution for businesses and individuals needing a professional address but not wanting to rent a physical office space. Virtual mailbox services are typically offered at a fraction of the cost of renting an office space or hiring a full-time receptionist.
  5. Environmentally Friendly: Virtual mailboxes are environmentally friendly, reducing the need for paper and other resources used in traditional mail systems. This makes virtual mailboxes an eco-friendly option for businesses and individuals committed to reducing their carbon footprint.

Virtual Mailboxes have become an essential tool for coworking spaces.

Many coworking spaces now offer virtual mailbox services as part of their membership packages. This means users can enjoy the benefits of a physical office address without the associated costs of renting a physical office space. Virtual mailboxes have become an essential tool for coworking spaces, and they have helped to make remote work more accessible, efficient, and manageable.

To top it off, virtual mailboxes offer users a secure and private way to manage their mail and packages while providing a professional image for their business. This service is particularly useful for remote workers, freelancers, and entrepreneurs who need to stay connected and productive while on the move.

 

So, if you are considering offering mail management services in your location, which we highly recommend, you need efficient software like PilotoMail. If you’re interested, you can book a demo below.

Don't put off the most sustainable path toward profitability in the Coworking Industry - Book a Demo with one of our mail experts below.

Book a Demo