The way we work has been in transition since Web 2.0 got its start. Independent and entrepreneurial ventures are more common, and even more traditional businesses like design and CPA firms are realizing the need for flexibility in commercial real estate spaces. In turn, the market is delivering on that need for alternatives to traditional […]
You wouldn’t rent an apartment with two bedrooms and only use one of them, you’d get a roommate—so why shouldn’t the same logic extend to office space? This is exactly the rationale employed when businesses choose to sublease their offices. A sublease occurs when a tenant who currently has a lease with a property owner […]
With office sharing on the rise, we’re seeing many companies shift with the movement and offer to share their space. Here are some of the top NYC offices this week! Neighborhood: SoHo Host: Flavorpill The Office: Flavorpill knows what they’re doing when it comes to office decor. With a perfect mix of trendy and comfortable, […]
The short answer? Absolutely! Before we jump into why, let’s discuss exactly what we mean by the term “introvert.” Different energy sources Often, people conflate introversion with shyness, but that’s not always accurate. Introverts aren’t necessarily shy. Shy people feel uncomfortable interacting with others and may feel anxious in various social situations. Introverts don’t necessarily […]
Behind the Walls A PivotDesk series that goes inside the minds and the offices of business leaders who are redefining the modern workforce. Part 1: FreshPlanet CEO and PivotDesk Host, Mathieu Nouzareth Join us as we dive deep with Mathieu on being a CEO, a Father, a Parisian and what it takes to lead his […]
Have you ever dragged yourself to an after-work networking function only to realize you won’t benefit from meeting a single person in attendance? If you’ve spent much time in the business world, chances are you’ve had this experience on more than one occasion. It can lead to frustration and the desire to give up on […]
Office sharing has become increasingly popular among businesses of all stages and sizes for good reason: it allows you to house your business in a professional setting for less, without the commitment and fees associated with a commercial lease. More and more entrepreneurs are becoming hesitant to commit to 3 to 5 years in a […]
If the idea of office sharing is not something you’ve thought much about or investigated, your image of the spaces available may not be quite accurate. Oftentimes shared spaces are assumed to be bare “spare rooms” with the minimum essentials — an afterthought and a temporary solution at best. That may have been the case […]
We’ve been covering company culture on the blog pretty frequently — and for good reason. A strong company culture rooted in shared company values is essential for running a business — no matter the stage or size. Why? Because your product roadmap might cover what you work on as organization, but your company culture determines how you […]
Updated January, 2019 Office sharing is on the rise, especially in locations like NYC and San Francisco where the cost of commercial real estate remains astronomically high, in large part due to demand driven by startups and other SMB’s scrambling for office space. Since starting PivotDesk in 2012, we’ve helped companies in NYC save $3.3 million […]