Since the pandemic started nearly two years ago, the only constant for small businesses has been change. For many businesses, the onset of the pandemic lead to major business model changes, new product or service offerings, and finding new channels to reach customers. Some people launched new businesses altogether after realizing opportunities in our “new normal.” As we head into a new year, new trends are emerging from our changing behavior and government regulations on how businesses operate. Small business owners need to stay aware of the changes and movements that are driving business in 2022 in order to set themselves up for success. 5 Business Trends To Watch In 2022 1. …
5 Business Trends to Watch in 2022
Is Coworking Right For You? The Benefits of Coworking Space
Over the past decade, coworking spaces have become mainstream and even commonplace for a lot of companies. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic caused an upheaval in traditional workspaces, leading many teams to let go of their office buildings, opting instead for remote and hybrid teams, and forgoing benefits of coworking spaces. However, that doesn’t mean they’re the right choice for every business. What Is Coworking? The unofficially-official definition of coworking is: the use of an office space or other working environment by people who are self-employed or working for different employers, typically so as to share equipment, ideas, and knowledge. You may also hear coworking spaces referred to …
How To Plan a Successful Business Event
We’re quickly approaching the end of 2021, which means that business owners are wrapping up their year and looking ahead to the future. This is the perfect time to plan an end-of-year wrap-up or strategic planning meeting! Planning a successful business event can feel daunting. Versa can help you plan a successful business event. How to start planning your business event For important business events, it’s important to consider the who, when, what, why, and where of your event. Who? For year-end events, you may want to involve your entire team. This allows you to give them an update on the state of the company and gives employees an opportunity to ask questions and discuss problems or …
Top Ways Coworking Improves Work Life
Coworking spaces can be a great option for companies of all sizes, but for freelancers and entrepreneurs, these places and the communities that exist around them can be very useful resources that are also flexible enough to grow right along with your own business. Here are the top ways coworking improves work life: Networking Coworking spaces are great places to grow your network because of the tight-knit communities that exist within these spaces. All you must do to grow your network is to participate in any one of the many activities that each space offers. When you compare this to working from home or from your favorite coffee shop, you find that coworking spaces are better …
Versa Employee Spotlight: Faith Couch
At Versa, we love getting to know our members and employees on not only a business level but also a personal one. We recently welcomed Faith Couch to our team as our brand-new Community Manager! We hope you enjoy learning about Faith and the unique things she is bringing to our team here at Versa. Tell us what you were doing before you came to Versa? Most recently, I was working at the Southeast Ohio Foodbank. Prior to that, I worked in Bali and Jakarta, Indonesia. The majority of my adult years were spent in New York City with a myriad of work experience. What made you choose to come work at Versa? So many things! Especially the opportunity to bring together my love for …