--- title: Gather Blog | Doug & Polly White description: Doug and Polly White offer valuable insights into choosing the right coworking space for your business, and how to determine if coworking is right for you. --- [![Gather](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/hubfs/Gather_May2019%20Theme/Images/logo.png)](https://workatgather.com/) - Locations - Richmond - [Arts District](https://workatgather.com/location/arts-district/) - [Midlothian](https://workatgather.com/location/midlothian/) - [Scott’s Addition](https://workatgather.com/location/scotts-addition/) - [Short Pump](https://workatgather.com/location/short-pump/) - Hampton Roads - [Newport News](https://workatgather.com/location/newport-news/) - [Norfolk](https://workatgather.com/location/norfolk/) - [Virginia Beach](https://workatgather.com/location/virginia-beach/) - [Mission](https://workatgather.com/mission/) - [Pricing](https://workatgather.com/pricing/) - [Blog](https://pages.workatgather.com/blog) - [Login](https://work-at-gather.officernd.com/) - [TAKE A TOUR](https://workatgather.com/tour) ## Gather Blog ## Doug & Polly White Doug and Polly White offer valuable insights into choosing the right coworking space for your business, and how to determine if coworking is right for you. ### Recent Posts ## [Eight Things to Consider when Choosing a Coworking Space](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/eight-things-to-consider-when-choosing-a-coworking-space) Posted by [Doug & Polly White](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/author/doug-polly-white) on Nov 2, 2020 11:05:21 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/hubfs/6W4A0990.jpg)](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/eight-things-to-consider-when-choosing-a-coworking-space) Among the most important factors to consider when choosing a coworking space are: 1. Location 2. Access to the space 3. How the space is staffed 4. Availability of the space you need 5. Look and feel of the space 6. Amenities offered 7. [Cost](https://workatgather.com/pricing/) 8. Flexibility of the membership agreement. [![Compare Gather vs. commercial office costs](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4967400/d5266d72-1a83-4555-8ca6-ecabef7e5f1c.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4967400/d5266d72-1a83-4555-8ca6-ecabef7e5f1c) [Read More](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/eight-things-to-consider-when-choosing-a-coworking-space) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/eight-things-to-consider-when-choosing-a-coworking-space#comments-listing) Topics: [Coworking](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/coworking), [Office Space](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/office-space), [Remote Work](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/remote-work), [Company Culture](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/company-culture) ## [COVID-19 Makes Coworking Community Even More Important](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/covid-19-makes-coworking-community-even-more-important) Posted by [Doug & Polly White](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/author/doug-polly-white) on Sep 16, 2020 4:48:07 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/hubfs/Virginia_Beach/IMG_0197.png)](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/covid-19-makes-coworking-community-even-more-important) According to a new study by the Kaiser Family Foundation, “Rates of anxiety and depression have tripled during the COVID-19 pandemic.” Maurizio Fava, M.D., Psychiatrist-in-Chief at Mass General, cites numerous reasons for this massive increase in depression, including  unprecedented social isolation and loss of community. Dr. Fava said, “Social isolation, in particular, has made the COVID-19 pandemic challenging. People are not able to leave home for support.” [Read More](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/covid-19-makes-coworking-community-even-more-important) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/covid-19-makes-coworking-community-even-more-important#comments-listing) Topics: [Coworking](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/coworking), [Community](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/community), [COVID-19](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/covid-19) ## [Five Reasons to Work from Gather Rather than Working From Home](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/five-reasons-to-work-from-gather-rather-than-working-from-home) Posted by [Doug & Polly White](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/author/doug-polly-white) on Aug 17, 2020 9:48:20 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/hubfs/190911_Gather_Richmond_0009.jpg)](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/five-reasons-to-work-from-gather-rather-than-working-from-home) The pandemic has forced many employees to work from home. As some return to the office, many people will be given the opportunity to continue to work remotely. Working from home is one option, but a Gather membership may be more advantageous. Here are five reasons working from Gather beats working from home: [Read More](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/five-reasons-to-work-from-gather-rather-than-working-from-home) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/five-reasons-to-work-from-gather-rather-than-working-from-home#comments-listing) Topics: [Coworking](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/coworking), [Business Corner](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/business-corner), [Remote Work](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/remote-work), [Employee Productivity](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/employee-productivity), [Working From Home](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/working-from-home) ## [Five Reasons Working at Gather Beats Traditional Office Space](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/five-reasons-working-at-gather-beats-traditional-office-space) Posted by [Doug & Polly White](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/author/doug-polly-white) on Jul 24, 2020 2:51:16 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/hubfs/190911_Gather_Richmond_0175-2.jpg)](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/five-reasons-working-at-gather-beats-traditional-office-space) For many organizations, working at Gather is a far superior option to signing a lease for commercial space. Here, we'll break down the five most important reasons: [Read More](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/five-reasons-working-at-gather-beats-traditional-office-space) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/five-reasons-working-at-gather-beats-traditional-office-space#comments-listing) Topics: [Coworking](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/coworking), [Office Space](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/office-space), [Business Corner](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/business-corner) [All posts](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/all) ## We believe. Coworking is more than coffee and connected space. It's the people. It's the possibilities. It's about your productivity, your goals, your future.   ## It's time to belong here. Think here. Create here. Flourish here. Surround yourself with opportunity. 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