Category Archives: Co-Working Space

Work Friends Make You Better at Your Job

A shared workspace such as desk chair™ workspace is a perfect place for remote workers, freelancers and solopreneurs to separate their work and home lives. It’s also a great place to shuck the isolation of that work style, surrounding yourself with likeminded professionals – and possibly boosting your productivity through work friends. Working solo allows you to focus, but it also may make you less effective at work. Loads of recent studies (from Gallup,…

Working at Your Best Time

If you’re working remotely you have the luxury of having some flexibility built into your schedule. If you’re not using it to make yourself operate at peak hours, you’re missing out on a lot of the power of a flexible work hours. Working most productively often means working at your best time. You probably have a feel for whether you’re a night owl or an early bird – or one of those in-betweeners who is best in the…

Ronda Stone Showcases Transformation of Loveland’s Newest Co-Working Space Through Art

“Art never bores me. Never,” said Ronda Stone, Loveland-based photographer and artist.  Colorado-based artist and photographer, Rhonda Stone, spent the past two and a half years photo-documenting the construction and renovation of what is now the desk chair™ coworking space. What started out as photographs of the construction, taking place in the historic bank building at 201 East 4th Street, quickly turned into a deeply creative experience for Stone.…

Exercise During the Workday Boosts Productivity

The clock strikes 1:30 p.m. and you realize there is still half a day left at the office. Even with plenty of work to do, you find yourself scraping for motivation after a heavy lunch. How do you make it through the rest of the day? Easy. Leave your desk and exercise! You will return strengthened and stimulated to finish the day with a bang. Increase Job Performance   When days are packed with meetings and agendas, workers need time away…

Building Your Customer Base

As much as we would like to say a strong foundation and an organized team holds a company together, customers are the life support to any business. Increasing your customer base not only keeps your company alive, it allows growth and expansion. Where do you start looking for more customers? The value of a company is based on the value of its customers and learning to generate beneficial leads make or break a company, no matter the size. Start…

Tips to Choose Good Networking Events

Whether you’re an independent freelancer, a business owner or a remote worker, professional networking is a critical piece of your career advancement. So is remaining productive, which means you’ll need to focus your time and energy on good ones. So How Do You Choose Good Networking Events? Showing up and hoping for the best is frustrating and can ultimately waste a lot of time, but it can be difficult to determine if an event will be high…

Choosing a Laptop for Remote Workers

The digital age allows everyone to work how they want, when they want – but you need a reliable computer to do it. When it’s time to start shopping for a new one, it’s critical to find one that meets your needs – and doesn’t break the bank. While there’s a lot to weigh, choosing a laptop doesn’t need to be an intimidating affair. Everyone’s computing needs are unique, and finding a laptop that suits yours is largely…

New Year’s Resolutions for Remote Workers

With the new year, brings a time for reflective and rededication to your personal and work life. How does your project team work together? What needs to stay the same and what needs improvement? How can you be a better remote team member? Here are five New Year’s Resolutions for remote workers. Networking/Meeting new people Sitting in the comfort of your own home becomes a safe place and it is easy to fall into a rut. Branch outside your front door and find…

7 Ways to Find Work-Life Balance During the Holidays

With the holidays quickly approaching, some catch themselves sitting at their desk daydreaming of pumpkin pies and counting down the hours until they travel home for a much-needed break. Do not let the holiday season overshadow your motivation at work! Follow these 7 ways to find work-life balance during the holidays. Plan Ahead When looking at the schedule for upcoming holiday trips and travel, plan ahead at work. Make a date with your…

Benefits of Standing Desks

Ever feel restless after a long stretch at your desk? Does your mood bottom out by the end of the day? It turns out it may not be a problem with your attention span, the ergonomics of your chair or work that fails to engage you. It could be your desk – or that you’re standing at it. Maybe it’s time to start reaping the benefits of a standing desk. What Is A Standing Desk? Basically…