Get to Know Kenny Bonus, Certified Public Accountant in Butler

Co-working spaces, no matter where they’re located in the world, are only as good as their members. We know how important it is to bring people together and share their awesomeness. That’s why we like to do these Get to Know Our Members posts. Today we’d like to introduce you to Kenny Bonus, a certified…

Confessions and 3 Year Anniversary in Coworking in Butler

It’s been three years since I bought ConnectWork on Main, Butler’s coworking space. If you want more on that story, be sure to listen to the podcast below. This isn’t going to be a woe-is-me post, I love being a coworking space owner. I want to share how we are moving forward, stimulating economic growth…

How to Level Up Your Skills and Be Better Prepared for Remote Work in Western PA

It’s no secret that the way we work is changing. With so many businesses going remote, it’s more important than ever to make sure you have the skills you need to be successful in a remote work environment. Here are some skills you might need to be a good remote worker. You don’t have to…

5 Ways to Survive the Summer Slump in Business

The dog days of summer are upon us, and with them comes the inevitable summer slump in business. If you’re finding yourself struggling to keep your head above water this season, don’t worry – you’re not alone. Here are five ways to help you survive the summer slump and stay productive during these hot, sometimes…

6 Tips on How to Start a Podcast from Your Coworking Space

If you’ve been thinking about starting a podcast, there’s no time like the present! And what better place to do it than from your coworking space? Coworking spaces can come equipped with all the necessary equipment you need to record your podcast, and they provide a quiet and spacious environment that is perfect for recording.…

5 Tools to Make Work Delightful and Downright Fabulous

Work has definitely changed, but it isn’t going away anytime soon. Getting shit done every day is still on the menu and in some cases, things may have gotten harder for you. There may be more meetings, more deadlines, and more emails than ever before. I get it. Working online is an adjustment and requires…

10 Reasons Why Coworking is Important Now More Than Ever

This article is going to explore why coworking is important now more than ever, and how it can help you grow your business and you in a variety of ways. Coworking spaces have been around for a while, but they are being used more and more by people who want to work from home or…

Oh Crap, It’s Been 2 Years and Confessions of a Coworking Space Owner

Oh crap, has it been 2 years? No really, it’s been 2 years since I bought ConnectWork on Main, Butler’s coworking space. I had to do the math, yeah I know. Crazy right? I bought the CoWork more or less 90 days before everything got shut down locally in 2020. Whoops. If you want more…

3 Ways You Can Leverage a Day Pass

Life has a way of throwing us curve balls when we least expect it. Also, when we don’t really need them. Thanks, life, we reeeaalllllyyyy appreciate that. Here’s the thing. Curve balls don’t have to derail your work/life balance (ha!). Seriously though, coworks are a great way to manage those curve balls. You may even…

How to Take Advantage of the Rising Gig Economy

The gig economy has taken off in recent years, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. With the gig economy on the rise, coworking spaces are becoming more popular than ever before. These shared work areas provide an environment that is conducive to freelancers who are looking for a place to get things done.…