Working from home offers a lot of pluses: a short commute, more control over when and where you work, the ability to save on day care or pet sitting, casual day every day, an ability to juggle work with chores around the house, easy access to your favorite foods ... Once the excitement of all that wears off, it can be a real drag for some … [Read more...] about Making Working From Home Work
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Tips for New Freelancers
We recently asked members of Cowork Frederick to share their tips for new freelancers and small business owners. Here's what they said. When developing your business plan, get advice from people who are actually making money doing what you want to do. When solving problems (because there will be problems to solve), be open to ideas from outside … [Read more...] about Tips for New Freelancers
Stay Connected with Virtual Events
Cowork Frederick is launching virtual events aimed at making teleworking a little less lonely, at helping you be a little more productive, a little more resilient, a little stronger, a little better. With a trademark like "Because together is better", how could we not? With ever-increasing restrictions aimed at flattening the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Stay Connected with Virtual Events
Coworking in Times of Social Distancing
Events are being cancelled or delayed left and right. Schools and churches are closed. In the State of Maryland, Governor Hogan just ordered all restaurants, bars, movie theaters and gyms closed. Recommendations for "Social distancing" and fastidious hand-washing abound. To cowork or not to cowork, that is the question These are uncertain … [Read more...] about Coworking in Times of Social Distancing
Frederick Game Jam Showcase
Are you a gaming enthusiast? Have you ever wondered what goes into making the games you love to play? Then you won’t want to miss the Frederick Game Jam Showcase! On March 21st from 2-5PM the members of Frederick Game Development Meetup will be showcasing the games they made in the recent Global Game Jam. But What is a Game Jam? Gather a … [Read more...] about Frederick Game Jam Showcase