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…
Coworking spaces offer opportunities for collaboration with other professionals, brainstorming outside your home or office and creating a lifestyle fit for your work ethic and determination. A new place brings new distractions and temptations to stray away from work. What can you do to benefit the most from your time in a share workspace? Follow desk chair™ Workspace’s list of tips and tricks to boost productivity at a coworking space. Choose the Right Coworking Space…
“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.…
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…
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…
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…
The internet is chock full of collections of innovative business card ideas. But is a card that breaks the mold right for your business? Not always. In most cases, it’s more important that your card cover the basics than knock people’s socks off. Think about what your business card says about your business before you…
You’ve spent your life in front of a keyboard, and thanks to years of practice, can now take notes at a sizzling 300 words per minute. You’ve never been more productive! Not so fast. It may be better if you pick up a pen. Many experts now champion the advantages of taking notes by hand. Research published in the Association for Psychological Science shows manual note-taking typically leads to better retention and learning when compared to notes generated…
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…
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…