A customer relationship management platform (CRM for short) is what organisations use to manage relationships and interactions with both existing and potential customers. Its primary function is to streamline operations and communications to ensure a smooth customer - and employee - experience, while improving profitability.
Now well into 2025, the coworking industry continues to demonstrate strong momentum. With demand for coworking spaces remaining steady around the globe, it's clear that coworking is not just enduring—it's thriving. Let’s explore the major trends and opportunities shaping the global coworking landscape this year.
Community is everything in coworking, but a genuine sense of connection between members doesn’t magically happen overnight or by chance. Often, meaningful relationships take intentionality, effort, and time to build, with events being an effective vehicle for bringing people together around shared interests, goals, and experiences, creating opportunities for collaboration, and a thriving coworking culture. This article looks at creating events that drive community engagement in coworking spaces.
We all know that technology solutions are imperative to the day-to-day running of your coworking space, but the right coworking software can take it to the next level. It has the power to transform your coworking space into a highly profitable business, all while building a vibrant and engaged community. Let’s explore how the right tools can transform your coworking space.
A household name in the global coworking industry, Liz Elam, is the founder of one of the world’s best coworking event series: GCUC. Liz’s coworking roots began in 2010, when she established Link Coworking – a welcoming, affordable, and professional coworking space – in her hometown of Austin, Texas. Link Coworking achieved incredible success, expanding across three locations and becoming the fourth-largest coworking brand in Austin. It was sold in 2019, making Liz the first woman globally to exit a coworking brand.
Sustainability is becoming more and more important for coworking spaces. If you're thinking of making your space more sustainable, it's good to remember that there are lots of ways to go about it. From small details to bigger changes, everything adds up when it comes to reducing your environmental impact.
Gathering online for the Coworking Alliance Summit last week, members of global coworking alliances, coworking spaces, and community leaders came together to navigate global issues, strengthen ties across the coworking industry, and work collectively towards future goals.
Some people like working against a background of noise, while for others it’s their worst work nightmare. The truth is, our relationship with noise depends on our own preferences and the nature of our work.
Now that 2025 has arrived, the European Union's VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) initiative is becoming a key topic for coworking spaces operating in the EU. But don’t panic—ViDA will be introduced gradually, with key changes taking effect from 2028. This major VAT reform aims to modernize tax reporting, combat fraud, and streamline compliance through mandatory e-invoicing and real-time digital VAT reporting for certain transactions.
London’s Workspace Design Show is undoubtedly one of the best coworking events of 2025. For one, the exhibition (held at Islington’s Business Design Centre) features a host of innovative and creative workspace design solutions tailored to the needs of modern workplaces.