(Cowork Frederick Expansion Series – Part 2) There's a lot of good stuff to read here. If you're more of a "see it" person, join us for a sneak peak of our expansion June 9 . Last time we talked about Cowork Frederick’s expansion, we journeyed back to Cowork Frederick’s beginnings and looked at what we learned in the ten years that followed … [Read more...] about Cowork Frederick Expansion Plans
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Cowork Frederick Members Find Creative Ways to Care for Others
Cowork Frederick members talk about their professional journeys, the challenges they faced as caregivers, and how they overcame those challenges to find personal and professional success. Caregivers in the US face many challenges in their professional and personal lives. Currently, approximately 34 million unpaid caregivers provide care for … [Read more...] about Cowork Frederick Members Find Creative Ways to Care for Others
Who are you? Defining your core values
Last month we talked about the importance of having a mission statement: even for us freelancer / solopreneur / small biz types. I’m back with the promised discussion about value statements. A mission statement communicates the purpose of the organization. A values statement goes beyond that to define and declare your core principles, a code of … [Read more...] about Who are you? Defining your core values
Lessons Learned on the Campaign Trail
An Interview with Katie Nash and John Funderburk (note: interviews were edited for length and clarity) Cowork Frederick is not just a place to park your laptop, it’s a place where you come to learn, grow, and build relationships. It’s easy to meet for a collaboration session in the community room or enjoy a lunch chat on the sunny outdoor … [Read more...] about Lessons Learned on the Campaign Trail
Freelancers: Why you need a mission statement
(and how to write a good one) It’s easy to think a mission statement is only needed for big companies and non-profits. Both need to rally potentially large groups of people (employees, customers, vendors, investors, donors, etc.) around a common cause or goal. Many freelancers or micro business owners haven’t taken the time to write a … [Read more...] about Freelancers: Why you need a mission statement