The Importance of Building a Personal Brand as a Freelancer: How to Stand Out in Butler PA

As a freelancer, you might think that your work speaks for itself. But with so many highly skilled professionals competing for attention, it’s simply not enough to rely on your talent alone. That’s why building a personal brand is crucial in today’s crowded market. By establishing yourself as an expert in your field, you can…

5 Easy Strategies to Overcome Freelance Burnout in Butler

The freelance lifestyle can be a dream come true. You get the freedom to set your own schedule and choose the projects that excite you. However, the downside of this flexibility can be burnout, but you can overcome freelance burnout. Whether you’re a seasoned freelancer or just starting out, burnout can strike at any time.…

4 Ways the Butler Community Benefits from Coworking

The Power of Coworking: How It’s Affecting the Butler Community

The traditional 9-5 work schedule in a cubicle is becoming less popular as more people choose to work remotely. The Butler community has had an operational coworking space since 2017. In this time, the space has supported multiple businesses as they have opened, grown, and scaled. Through shutdown the space continued to support the members…

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…

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.…

3 Parking Options in Beautiful Downtown Butler

Parking is one of those things that is, sometimes, just a pain. I have no problem acknowledging that. If you are used to parking in Pittsburgh, parking in Butler for the CoWork will be a no-brainer. Still, going somewhere new and trying to find parking can be intimidating and obnoxious. Enter this blog post on…

6 Ways to Jumpstart Your New Small Business

These kinds of headlines are the best. You know you’re going to get something good (hopefully), but you aren’t exactly sure what. I won’t keep you in suspense. Here’s what to expect in the next few minutes. I’m outlining six ways I wish I could have jump-started my small business with, however many years ago. These…

Get to Know Kyle Knapp, Company Founder and IT Support Guru

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 Kyle. He is a…

Need Coworking Space for Students?

It’s that time of year again—time to go back to school! But what if you can’t make it there? If you or your student needs a place to study or needs an environment with fewer distractions, ConnectWork on Main is the perfect coworking space for students. It’s been a while since we were in college,…