How neighbourhood coworking hubs can turn challenges into growth opportunities
Neighbourhood coworking hubs are more than just office spaces. They’re community anchors where micro businesses, freelancers and small teams find connection, focus and the support they need to grow. But right now, many local hub operators are feeling the weight of juggling occupancy, visibility and the emotional labour of ho
The Quiet Superpowers of Curiosity & Deep Listening in Small Business
In the heart of every thriving small business, there’s something that often gets overlooked in the rush to build systems, scale, or “show up” online. It’s not a flashy new tool or strategy. It’s human connection, built slowly, intentionally, through curiosity and deep listening. As a coach for micro business owners a
Series 4 Ep7. Coworking in Ireland: inside the movement with Stephen & Leah of Connected Hubs
In this episode discover how Ireland’s national coworking network is transforming local business, innovation and community through people-led workspaces and what it means for your coworking space or micro business. Together with Stephen Carolan and Leah Fairman of Connected Hubs we explore the real-world impact of coworking
Local workspaces with heart – where micro business belongs
Over the past week, I’ve had the opportunity to reflect on what makes coworking more than just a place to work and why that matters for micro business, especially those rooted in local communities. From speaking at The Growth Network event in Newry, to preparing for a European Coworking Day pop-up celebration at Space NI [&h
S4 Ep4. The heart of neighbourhood coworking & community, with Roland Stanley
Suzanne talks to Roland Stanley, owner and operator of Dragon Coworking, an independent coworking & community hub space in Rochester, England. They chat around the highs and challenges of running a neighbourhood workspace & why it’s community relationships and not just desks that are at the heart of coworking.
How to recruit and assemble a great coworking operations team?
Flex and coworking are emerging as dynamic industries driven very much by hospitality and not just real estate. As much as we embrace technology, it’s the good, old fashioned human interaction & building those long term relationships that remain key aspects of the value & ethos that we bring to our members. So how do
S3 Ep.7 Possibilities & perspectives of regional, hybrid working, with William Redpath
Suzanne welcomes back William Redpath, Director of Manabu Learning & Chapter Lead with Grow Remote Ireland. They dive into: Possibilities & perspectives of regional v city centric working. What are the options out there? What are the flex office operator alternatives to the well know bigger brands like We
Discover your secret superpowers as an introvert in the flexible workplace!
As an introvert you can shine in business too! Be aware of your unique talents, discover how to thrive and be in the flow. I’ve been working in the flexible workplace industry for just over 10 years now and cofounded our network of flexible office workspaces back in 2012. Aside from this I’m also a […]
5 areas to explore in the quest to improve energy efficiency & reduce overheads in the flexible office workplace!
As a flexible office workspace operator with several locations in Newry, Northern Ireland, one of our biggest challenges is the enormous increase in operational overheads, particularly the cost of energy – gas, electricity and oil. The quest to improve energy efficiency is ongoing…… Setting the scene: The UK
Happy 10th Birthday to the Hub & all it’s coworking friends & family!
To our coworking friends & family a very happy10th Birthday to The Hub Newry It all started off in 2012 with our cofounders, Patrick Suzanne Murdock in an empty open-plan office in St Colman’s Park, Newry with recycled glass partitions & office furniture from a local convent. Having discovered a relatively new co
Humanity in the workplace – 4 ways that flexible workspace environments can help
With everything going on at the moment the word ‘humanity’ keeps rightly popping up. What about ‘humanity in the workplace’? I thought this was a very worthwhile topic to explore. As business owners, team heads, whatever line of business we’re in we owe it to ourselves and those in our workplace to try and be [&helli
6 simple steps to help your flexible workplace mitigate rising energy costs!
When it comes to energy pricing in the next couple months, costs are set to shoot up and it looks like they’ll be here for a while… It’s not just domestic homes that will be affected but businesses too, commercial premises up and down the land. But is there anything that can be done NOW […]
5 perspectives of sustainability in the flexible workspace industry!
The flexible workspace industry is heavily marketed as promoting its green environmental credentials and low carbon footprint, championing less commuting, LED lighting, green teams, roof gardens and electric car charging points. But there are many elements to sustainability and not just those relating to the buildings that peo
Ep. 13 How has the landscape of finance in business evolved, with Deborah Lynch
Suzanne talks to Deborah Lynch – an experienced accountant who has partnered with a wide range of CEOs, executives, and solopreneurs to grow their businesses. Having spent over twenty years working across a wide range of businesses both as an operations manager and as a financial controller she has a unique insight into
Flex for success through partnering, engagement & continued learning
Want to know how to flex for success and growth and how you can gain a sense of belonging and engagement with others? Throughout my journey in the flexible workspace industry I’ve met the most diverse and amazing people and businesses and heard some truly motivating stories. Through coaching and mentoring, partnering with
Ep.11 – It’s all about choices, flex isn’t going away, with Jane Sartin
Suzanne talks to Jane Sartin – Chief Exec of the Flexible Space Association. The Flexible Space Association is the trade association representing, supporting and promoting the flexible workspace sector across the UK. They talk about: -The evolution of the office model & how we interact -New trends
