--- title: Gather Blog | Business Corner description: Business Corner | Discover insightful articles on coworking, flexible workspaces, private offices, and more at Gather's blog. Stay updated on the latest trends and tips for optimizing your work environment. --- [![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 ## [Personal Finance for Freelancers: A Guide to Organizing Your Finances](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/personal-finance-for-freelancers-a-guide-to-organizing-your-finances) Posted by [Patricia Lowe](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/author/patricia-lowe) on Oct 12, 2020 3:59:30 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/hubfs/Scotts_Addition/170301_GatherRVA_505.jpg)](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/personal-finance-for-freelancers-a-guide-to-organizing-your-finances) Organizing finances is one of the biggest challenges for freelancers. As to why, freelance journalist [Jared Lindzon](https://jaredlindzon.com/) points out one glaring cause: fluctuating income. This can make it difficult to budget and save, and can even induce finance-related anxiety. That said, this instability is something you can learn to deal with, and this personal finance guide can help you do just that. [Read More](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/personal-finance-for-freelancers-a-guide-to-organizing-your-finances) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/personal-finance-for-freelancers-a-guide-to-organizing-your-finances#comments-listing) Topics: [Business Corner](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/business-corner), [Freelancing](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/freelancing), [Finance](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/finance) ## [What To Ask When It’s Time For Your Startup To Move to An Office Space](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/what-to-ask-when-its-time-for-your-startup-to-move-into-an-office-space) Posted by [Joseph Genest](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/author/joseph-genest) on Sep 8, 2020 12:48:21 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/hubfs/Arts_District/190911_Gather_Richmond_0210.jpg)](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/what-to-ask-when-its-time-for-your-startup-to-move-into-an-office-space) For most people who work a 9-5, the office is where you spend almost half of your waking hours. If you’re at a startup, trying to get a company off the ground, that figure could be even higher. [Read More](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/what-to-ask-when-its-time-for-your-startup-to-move-into-an-office-space) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/what-to-ask-when-its-time-for-your-startup-to-move-into-an-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), [Company Culture](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/company-culture), [Startup](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/startup) ## [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) ## [Lawyers Love Gather](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/lawyers-love-gather) Posted by [Hannah Woehrle](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/author/hannah-woehrle) on May 22, 2020 2:39:22 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/hubfs/170228_GatherRVA_092%20(1)-2.jpg)](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/lawyers-love-gather) Gather is home to professionals in a variety of different fields - that’s the beauty of coworking. From Fortune 500 companies to Start - Ups, Gather is equipped to meet all kinds of business needs. One specific field of professionals that thrives in our spaces is lawyers. The security, confidentiality, convenience and professionalism of Gather make it easy for lawyers to comfortably and confidently practice out of our spaces. [Read More](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/lawyers-love-gather) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/lawyers-love-gather#comments-listing) Topics: [Office Space](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/office-space), [Business Corner](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/business-corner) ## [How Innovative Offices Improve Employee Performance](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/how-innovative-offices-improve-employee-performance) Posted by [Joseph Genest](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/author/joseph-genest) on Apr 10, 2020 2:24:46 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/hubfs/190911_Gather_Richmond_0175-1.jpg)](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/how-innovative-offices-improve-employee-performance) From the cubicle to the open concept, there are numerous examples of designs that have been effective for some industries and teams, while being a stonewall distraction for others. [Read More](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/how-innovative-offices-improve-employee-performance) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/how-innovative-offices-improve-employee-performance#comments-listing) Topics: [Office Space](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/office-space), [Business Corner](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/business-corner), [Office Design](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/office-design), [Employee Productivity](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/employee-productivity) ## [How to Handle Remote Team Management Successfully](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/how-to-handle-remote-team-management-successfully) Posted by [Tina Martin](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/author/tina-martin) on Mar 30, 2020 1:53:25 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/hubfs/170228_GatherRVA_092%20(1).jpg)](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/how-to-handle-remote-team-management-successfully) Managing a remote team is the long-distance relationship of the business world. It’s an ideal situation for business owners who need to leverage the collective power of professionals but have a limited local talent pool. It’s also beneficial for employees who can’t stomach the thought of an hour-long commute each day or who work best unsupervised. But it’s not without its hardships, and getting ahead of those challenges before hiring your new remote team members is the best way to ensure things work out between you.  [Read More](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/how-to-handle-remote-team-management-successfully) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/how-to-handle-remote-team-management-successfully#comments-listing) Topics: [Business Corner](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/business-corner), [Remote Work](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/remote-work), [Management](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/management), [Freelancing](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/freelancing) ## [Strategies for Establishing A Remote Culture](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/strategies-for-establishing-a-remote-culture) Posted by [Joseph Genest](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/author/joseph-genest) on Mar 9, 2020 2:19:44 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/hubfs/170228_GatherRVA_109.jpg)](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/strategies-for-establishing-a-remote-culture) To better understand what companies were doing to improve [remote workplace culture](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/the-role-of-culture-in-a-remote-company), we decided to take a glance at companies within our coworking network, as well as some examples of thought leaders in the industry. Our findings were split between two separate pillars of improving remote workplace culture, which fell into helping with either **productivity** or **workplace morale.** Here are a few key strategies that stood out: [Read More](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/strategies-for-establishing-a-remote-culture) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/strategies-for-establishing-a-remote-culture#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), [Company Culture](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/company-culture) ## [Is a Shared Workspace for You?](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/is-a-shared-workspace-for-you) Posted by [Langdon Moss](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/author/langdon-moss) on Jan 31, 2020 8:45:35 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/hubfs/170228_GatherRVA_453-1.jpg)](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/is-a-shared-workspace-for-you) Shared workspaces (or coworking spaces) aren’t for everyone, but they can be the ideal solution for the right kind of worker. In fact, according to one study by the Harvard Business Review,[coworkers reported higher levels of satisfaction](https://hbr.org/2015/05/why-people-thrive-in-coworking-spaces) than remote and even office workers. In this article, we’ll walk you through the three top reasons people choose coworking to help you decide if it’s the right fit for you. [Read More](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/is-a-shared-workspace-for-you) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/is-a-shared-workspace-for-you#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), [Company Culture](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/company-culture) ## [The Role of Culture in a Remote Company](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/the-role-of-culture-in-a-remote-company) Posted by [Joseph Genest](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/author/joseph-genest) on Jan 17, 2020 1:01:13 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/hubfs/untitled-55.jpg)](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/the-role-of-culture-in-a-remote-company) We often think about remote work as a culture in itself. After all, who doesn’t want the flexibility and freedom to work when and where they want? [Read More](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/the-role-of-culture-in-a-remote-company) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/the-role-of-culture-in-a-remote-company#comments-listing) Topics: [Business Corner](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/business-corner), [Remote Work](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/remote-work), [Company Culture](https://go.gatherworkspaces.com/blog/tag/company-culture) [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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