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6 common reasons why landlords are weary of flexible office space
When Launch Workplaces CEO Mike Kriel speaks with building owners about why they don't have flexible office space in their buildings, he hears six reasons most often. ...
What does it take to open and run a profitable coworking space?
You've got vacant space, and you're weighing whether to run coworking yourself or bring in an operator. Before you decide, you need a clear picture of what running a g...
What financial reports should you get from a coworking operator?
Are you making the right assumptions about what financial information your coworking operator should be giving you? Most landlords aren't. In this episode of Flex in F...
The one moment when most management agreements die
In 13 years of opening coworking locations, Mike's seen one thing kill more deals than anything else. It's not the agreement. It's what happens after you sign one. The...
Management agreements don't have to be 10-year deals
Not every management agreement with a flex operator has to be a 10-year deal. In this episode of Flex in Five, Mike Kriel breaks down why shorter-term agreements (24, ...
The biggest opportunity most property managers are missing out on
Property management companies need flexible office space in their toolkit, and most of them don't have it yet. In this episode of Flex in Five, Mike Kriel breaks down ...
Why the exit is the first thing you should negotiate in a management agreement
The most important part of a management agreement is the exit, and most building owners don't figure that out until they're stuck. In this episode of Flex in Five, Mik...
How to increase the value of your office building
Your building survived. Now, how do you make it more valuable tomorrow than it is today? In this episode of Flex in Five, Mike Kriel breaks down what the "perfect buil...
How to pick a coworking partner for your building
You just got a letter from a coworking operator saying your building would be their best location ever. Flattering—but what do you actually do with that? In this episo...
12 factors that predict whether coworking is right for you
What does a coworking operator actually look for in your building? In this episode, Mike breaks down Launch's proprietary 12-point evaluation system. This is the weigh...