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Two women are sitting at a table with laptops open in a modern shared office space, smiling and engaging in conversation. The background features a kitchen area, other people, and a monitor displaying information. A small white plant pot is on the table in the foreground.

By Kon Yokkaichi August 18, 2024

Coworking vs Traditional Office

A woman in a white blouse is standing in a modern conference room within the shared office space, looking at her laptop. The room features a large table with black chairs, a clock on a wooden wall, and a bowl with some items on the table. She appears focused on her work.

By Kon Yokkaichi August 16, 2024

Should I Choose Coworking or Private Office Space?

Split image showing two scenes. The left side depicts a man stretching at a desk, facing away from the camera. The right side shows another man, wearing glasses, working on a computer at an office desk in a shared office space. Both are in work environments, focusing on their tasks.

By Kon Yokkaichi July 16, 2024

Tips for Productive Remote Work

An open laptop displaying the Google homepage sits on a wooden desk in a shared office space. Next to it is a spiral notebook with a pencil and a smartphone placed on top. The smartphone screen is blank, enhancing the professional yet cozy ambiance of this communal workspace.

By Kon Yokkaichi July 15, 2024

Top 8 Remote Work Trends for 2024

A group of people are engaged in a meeting around a glass-top table in a modern conference room within a shared office space. Laptops and notebooks are on the table. A large screen on the wall displays a nature scene featuring wild horses. The room has glass walls with a geometric pattern.

By Kon Yokkaichi July 15, 2024

Tips for Effective Meetings

A modern, shared office space hallway with glass walls dividing individual rooms. The space has a minimalist design featuring black-framed glass doors and windows. Inside one room, there's a white sofa, blue cushions, a floor lamp, and a ladder. The hallway is well-lit with ceiling lights.

By Kon Yokkaichi July 15, 2024

How do I choose a virtual office address?

A group of people engaged in conversation at a casual indoor gathering within a shared office space. Two men in the foreground are talking, one wearing glasses. Other attendees are mingling in the blurred background. The room has large windows, white walls, and hanging black lights.

By Kon Yokkaichi July 15, 2024

Business Networking: Building Connections in Shared Spaces

Person wearing a yellow sweater typing on a laptop at a wooden desk in a shared office space. A partially visible closed book is in the background. The individual is also wearing a wristwatch and several bracelets.

By Kon Yokkaichi July 14, 2024

What is a Virtual Office and How Does It Work?

A spacious, shared office space featuring exposed bulb lighting strings hanging from the ceiling. Multiple people are working at long wooden desks with computers and office supplies. Large windows and indoor plants add natural light and greenery to the environment.

By Kon Yokkaichi July 14, 2024

Do shared space offices work well for freelancers and contractors?

A person types on a laptop displaying colorful charts and graphs in a shared office space. A notebook with a pen and a brown folder are on the desk next to the laptop, suggesting an organized work environment.

By Kon Yokkaichi July 14, 2024

Why should a startup go for a virtual office?

Three smiling people sitting at a table, using laptops. A glass of water and a notebook are on the table—perfectly capturing the essence of coworking spaces.

By Kon Yokkaichi June 25, 2024

Why Choose Shared Office Space for Your Startup?

An open office space with a modern industrial design, featuring exposed wooden beams and ducts, crafted with Single Post elements. Several desks have computers, where a few people are diligently working. A brown leather couch and armchairs sit in one corner next to a large plant and a wall-mounted TV.

By Yun He March 8, 2024

How do coworking spaces compare to working from home?

A person with long dark hair and glasses is sitting at a desk in front of an iMac. The computer screen displays a desktop with a scenic mountain wallpaper. The individual appears to be working in a modern shared office space, with large windows offering an outside view.

By Yun He September 12, 2023

How to Maximize Your Hybrid Work Life at The Crate in Northshore, Auckland

Four people are gathered around a table in a co-working space, looking at a laptop screen. One person is seated while the other three stand close by, engaged in discussion. The room has large windows in the background, allowing natural light to illuminate the space.

By Andy Prentice May 23, 2023

How a productive coworking boosts productivity

A wooden table displays a nutritious breakfast spread with chia pudding topped with bananas, kiwi, blackberries, and strawberries. Surrounding the bowl are an avocado, orange juice, green grapes, orange, and two slices of whole grain bread with a spoon—perfect for omicron before and after care.

By Andy Prentice July 3, 2022

Omicron – Before & During Care

Two people are working at desks in an office. The person in the foreground is using a laptop on a stand and typing on an external keyboard. The second person is at another desk, using a desktop computer. This scene exemplifies why shared spaces are so popular, with natural light coming through the window.

By Dean Payn June 1, 2022

Why Shared Spaces are so Popular

By Dean Payn May 7, 2022

How to choose a good coworking space

Two women are standing in a coworking space, smiling and looking at documents together. One woman is wearing a white T-shirt with her hair in a bun, while the other dons glasses and a dark shirt. Other people are seen working on laptops in the background, enhancing an atmosphere that fosters collaboration.

By Dean Payn April 13, 2022

How to foster collaboration in a coworking space

Two people are working at desks in a traditional office. On the left, a man stretches his arms behind his head while sitting at a desk with organized papers. On the right, another man works on a desktop computer in a busy co-working setting, with various items on his desk.

By Dean Payn March 6, 2022

Co-working or traditional office? The pros and cons

A person with curly hair, wearing a denim shirt, sits at a table with an open book, looking stressed and rubbing their temples. The background is a blurred North Shore café meeting room with people interacting.

By Dean Payn February 4, 2022

Why you should avoid your local cafe as a venue for your next business meeting

A smiling man with glasses sits at a desk in a home office. Behind him, a computer monitor and desk lamp are visible. The desk also has a printer, camera, and other office supplies. Sunlight streams in through a window with blinds, illuminating his dedicated solopreneur workspace.

By Dean Payn January 5, 2022

Being a solopreneur doesn’t have to be lonely

A long deserted road stretches along a coast under a cloudy sky. A blue road sign in the foreground reads "Community Ahead" in white letters, hinting at the welcoming embrace of home just beyond the horizon. The sign is placed on the right side of the road, indicating upcoming proximity to a community.

By Dean Payn December 8, 2021

The office most people love even more than home

A person with glasses, wearing a black blazer, sits at a table in their shared space, with a laptop, phone, and notebook. They are resting their head on one hand and looking off to the side, appearing deep in thought. A white coffee mug is placed in the foreground.

By Dean Payn November 7, 2021

Why work-from-home is a fad doomed to failure

A man sits on a balcony with his legs stretched out on a chair, working on a laptop. He has one hand behind his head and looks contemplative. The glass railing and window reflect his image, with trees and buildings in the background—an ideal spot for considering a new commercial lease.

By Dean Payn October 22, 2021

Having An Office Space Does Not Mean Signing A Commercial Lease

A person in a suit holds and operates a tablet, controlling robotic machinery in an industrial setting. Sparks are visible, suggesting active welding or cutting. The background shows a factory environment located near Albany, with more industrial robots.

By Dean Payn September 7, 2021

5 Machine Learning Technologies That Can Accelerate Your Entrepreneurial Journey

A group of five people in a modern office setting engaged in a meeting. One person stands and gestures while holding papers, clearly giving a talk, while the others are seated with laptops and notebooks. A sign on the wall reads "mashroom6," and charts are displayed on a laptop screen.

By Dean Payn August 7, 2021

6 Ways To Calm Yourself Before Giving A Big Presentation Or Talk

A man wearing a suit and tie is speaking at an event in Rosedale, gesturing with his hands. He is seated in front of a blue backdrop that reads "World Economic Forum." The man has glasses, a bald head, and is smiling. Could this be the perfect office space with car parking?

By Dean Payn July 1, 2021

The Two Ds of Growth, According to Microsoft Boss Satya Nadella

By Dean Payn June 8, 2021

6 Learnings to Take With You in 2019

A man in a plaid shirt reclines on an orange chair in an airport waiting area, checking his phone while doing business with the neighbors. The waiting area has glass walls, red and black seats, and a sign for gate M28. Other travelers are visible in the background.

By Dean Payn May 2, 2021

4 Productive Things to Do While Traveling This Holiday Season

By Dean Payn April 1, 2021

6 Important Factors for Sustaining Entrepreneurship

By Dean Payn March 8, 2021

5 Tips You Should Follow When Collecting Client Feedback

By Dean Payn February 2, 2021

SEARCHING FOR A NORTH SHORE SHARED OFFICE?

By Dean Payn January 2, 2021

FOUR REASONS YOU SHOULD RENT A DESK FOR YOUR BUSINESS

By Dean Payn December 2, 2020

RENT A DESK: THE LATEST WAY TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS

By Dean Payn November 2, 2020

NORTH SHORE SHARED OFFICE

By Dean Payn October 6, 2020

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