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08 May
## [The West Coast Coworking Rush](https://blog.essensys.tech/coworking-west-coast-qtly-conference)
08/05/17 21:21In
[workspace management](https://blog.essensys.tech/topic/workspace-management), [workspace management software](https://blog.essensys.tech/topic/workspace-management-software), [flexible workspace](https://blog.essensys.tech/topic/flexible-workspace), [Coworking](https://blog.essensys.tech/topic/coworking), [technology](https://blog.essensys.tech/topic/technology), [shared workspace](https://blog.essensys.tech/topic/shared-workspace), [real estate](https://blog.essensys.tech/topic/real-estate)
by [Amanda Fanoun](https://blog.essensys.tech/author/amanda-fanoun)
[](https://blog.essensys.tech/coworking-west-coast-qtly-conference)
essensys headed out West last week for the QTLY San Diego and Los Angeles events. These are local events tailored to foster community and share best practices among local shared workspace owners and operators.
Much like we see globally in the shared workspace and coworking industries, the Southern California market continues to grow. Touring the USA with QTLY has allowed us to see the diversity throughout the market, understand the myriad of business models, and meet the people behind the workspaces.
[Continue reading](https://blog.essensys.tech/coworking-west-coast-qtly-conference)
25 April
## [How to Value your Workspace in the Market](https://blog.essensys.tech/value-of-a-shared-workspace)
25/04/17 16:30In
[workspace management](https://blog.essensys.tech/topic/workspace-management), [workspace management software](https://blog.essensys.tech/topic/workspace-management-software), [flexible workspace](https://blog.essensys.tech/topic/flexible-workspace), [Coworking](https://blog.essensys.tech/topic/coworking), [technology](https://blog.essensys.tech/topic/technology), [shared workspace](https://blog.essensys.tech/topic/shared-workspace), [real estate](https://blog.essensys.tech/topic/real-estate)
by [Amanda Fanoun](https://blog.essensys.tech/author/amanda-fanoun)
[](https://blog.essensys.tech/value-of-a-shared-workspace)
The greatest asset you have is your real estate, whether private offices, workstations, or both. Calculating the value of your space to get the highest return on your overall investment is key.
Let’s take a look at some factors that affect the price tag you put on your space.
[Continue reading](https://blog.essensys.tech/value-of-a-shared-workspace)
28 March
## [Workspace Finances: Fundamentals For Operators](https://blog.essensys.tech/shared-workspace-finance-management-basics)
28/03/17 15:51In
[workspace management](https://blog.essensys.tech/topic/workspace-management), [workspace management software](https://blog.essensys.tech/topic/workspace-management-software), [flexible workspace](https://blog.essensys.tech/topic/flexible-workspace), [Coworking](https://blog.essensys.tech/topic/coworking), [technology](https://blog.essensys.tech/topic/technology), [shared workspace](https://blog.essensys.tech/topic/shared-workspace), [real estate](https://blog.essensys.tech/topic/real-estate)
by [Amanda Fanoun](https://blog.essensys.tech/author/amanda-fanoun)
[](https://blog.essensys.tech/shared-workspace-finance-management-basics)
Many shared workspace and Coworking operators manage all of their finances on their own with only support from an accounting software and the annual consultation of a tax accountant. For some, it’s an inevitable aspect of running a business and can be mastered with monthly repetition. But for most, it’s a painful and tedious process that involves bubble-gumming together difficult-to-acquire reports from multiple applications, manually importing numbers into the invoicing system, and later fixing the inevitable mistakes.
Future-forward operators opt for workspace management platforms that offer one-click high-level and granular reporting capabilities and seamless integration with financial and accounting software. Many operators prefer this simplicity – and it’s certainly appreciated by their tax accountants and members alike.
However you handle your finances, know this: it will have a direct impact on member experience, member retention and your overall success as a business. Whether you have a dedicated financial controller or undertake the finances on your own – and regardless of your method – there are critical, big-picture fundamentals to observe for efficient money management in your shared workspace.
[Continue reading](https://blog.essensys.tech/shared-workspace-finance-management-basics)
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