# Models & Profitability **URL:** https://forum.coworking.org/c/business-operations/models-profitability/50.md [Latest](https://forum.coworking.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.coworking.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.coworking.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Models & Profitability category](https://forum.coworking.org/t/about-the-models-profitability-category/6585)
**Author:** [@alex](https://forum.coworking.org/u/alex)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Global Trends for Coworking](https://forum.coworking.org/t/global-trends-for-coworking/9389)
**Author:** [@oowefawe](https://forum.coworking.org/u/oowefawe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/global-trends-for-coworking/9389 "2022-04-28T20:10:50Z")
Hi everyone. I am checking in to find out what people are seeing as trends in their area for coworking space post covid. We pivoted a lot during covid. We have just been allowed to re-open. How did you cope. What are you… --- ## [SWOT Analysis](https://forum.coworking.org/t/swot-analysis/8049)
**Author:** [@Collective\_Tribe](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Collective_Tribe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/swot-analysis/8049 "2020-04-22T20:15:05Z")
Hi! I am looking for a SWOT Analysis from a stablished space. I know every business have their strengths and opportunities but wondering if there is anything global. Thanks for sharing. --- ## [Are you profitable?](https://forum.coworking.org/t/are-you-profitable/7308)
**Author:** [@schaapy](https://forum.coworking.org/u/schaapy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2019, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/are-you-profitable/7308 "2019-10-10T20:00:11Z")
I’m working on an upcoming GCUC talk on the business side of coworking and looking to connect with coworking spaces that are profitable. Are you only doing coworking (if not what other aspects have you introduced) and a… --- ## [Meeting Rooms - to charge or not to charge](https://forum.coworking.org/t/meeting-rooms-to-charge-or-not-to-charge/6007)
**Author:** [@Julia\_Ferguson](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Julia_Ferguson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 11:29am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/meeting-rooms-to-charge-or-not-to-charge/6007 "2019-10-01T11:29:12Z")
To those you have meeting rooms: Do you charge your members to use them? If so, why? If not, why not? Do you rent them to non-members? If so, why? If not, why not? If you rent meeting rooms to non-members, d… --- ## [Small Coworking Space: Is it too small? (Slight math problem)](https://forum.coworking.org/t/small-coworking-space-is-it-too-small-slight-math-problem/6202)
**Author:** [@Kyle\_Thibaut](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Kyle_Thibaut)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 4:35am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/small-coworking-space-is-it-too-small-slight-math-problem/6202 "2018-09-14T04:35:06Z")
Hi everyone, We have about 600 sqft of open space in our coworking space. Is there anyone else out there with a small space like ours? What have you learned to make it work well? Is it too small such that voices carry… --- ## [Non-profit vs for profit co-working spaces](https://forum.coworking.org/t/non-profit-vs-for-profit-co-working-spaces/6344)
**Author:** [@Catherine\_Pena](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Catherine_Pena)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/non-profit-vs-for-profit-co-working-spaces/6344 "2018-07-09T20:12:59Z")
Hello all! I am new to the group and so very thankful that it exists. I am working with a small group to open a co-working space in Memphis, TN that supports creatives called Wonder/ Cowork/ Create (Wonder CC for short)… --- ## [Excel budget template for multiple locations](https://forum.coworking.org/t/excel-budget-template-for-multiple-locations/6342)
**Author:** [@Joshua\_Webb](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Joshua_Webb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 9:16pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/excel-budget-template-for-multiple-locations/6342 "2018-06-23T21:16:21Z")
Does anybody have an excel template for running the monthly budget for multiple locations? --- ## [Coworking Profit and Loss Calculator - beta](https://forum.coworking.org/t/coworking-profit-and-loss-calculator-beta/6281)
**Author:** [@Craig\_Baute\_Creative](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Craig_Baute_Creative)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2018, 3:11am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/coworking-profit-and-loss-calculator-beta/6281 "2018-04-07T03:11:57Z")
I have created a coworking profit and loss calculator that will estiamte your coworking spaces monthly profit and loss. It is based on 9 years of consulting and operating my own coworking space and talking to dozens of s… --- ## [Coworking space breakeven point (BEP)](https://forum.coworking.org/t/coworking-space-breakeven-point-bep/6268)
**Author:** [@Tra\_Le](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Tra_Le)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/coworking-space-breakeven-point-bep/6268 "2018-04-03T21:45:19Z")
Hi everyone, I have been doing a research on coworking space business and found a surveyed statistic that claims the BEP takes 13 months on average (2017 coworking space survey ). The more important thing is to find ou… --- ## [When to expand?](https://forum.coworking.org/t/when-to-expand/6267)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Haggerty](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Kevin_Haggerty)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2018, 3:04am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/when-to-expand/6267 "2018-02-25T03:04:54Z")
To those of you who either moved from your first location to a newer, bigger location, or you opened a second location, how did you know when the time was right, and how did it work out for you? We are currently not max… --- ## [New member from Miami, FL](https://forum.coworking.org/t/new-member-from-miami-fl/6216)
**Author:** [@Juan\_Ricardo\_Youssef](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Juan_Ricardo_Youssef)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2017, 10:03am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/new-member-from-miami-fl/6216 "2017-10-28T10:03:36Z")
Hi everybody! I just got to this amazing group with such an interesting ideas and topics. I’m shifting from the dental business and thinking about opening a cowering space with a positive community impact and to become a… --- ## [Do you pro-rate mid-month membership changes (upgrade or downgrade)? how do you calculate it?](https://forum.coworking.org/t/do-you-pro-rate-mid-month-membership-changes-upgrade-or-downgrade-how-do-you-calculate-it/6181)
**Author:** [@alex](https://forum.coworking.org/u/alex)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2017, 5:55pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/do-you-pro-rate-mid-month-membership-changes-upgrade-or-downgrade-how-do-you-calculate-it/6181 "2017-09-12T17:55:46Z")
Hey gang! How do you handle billing to mid-month membership changes? If somebody upgrades before their billing cycle, do you calculate an “upgrade” charge to cover the difference? Bonus points if you have a formula you… --- ## [Coworking Holidays - Business Idea](https://forum.coworking.org/t/coworking-holidays-business-idea/6144)
**Author:** [@Caner\_Onoglu](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Caner_Onoglu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2017, 11:04am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/coworking-holidays-business-idea/6144 "2017-07-28T11:04:06Z")
I am on vacation in a resort in Antalya Turkey and once again have been positively amazed with the quality of buildings, amenities, conference rooms, friendly service, low prices, professional staff, super nice food and … --- ## [Shared office / childcare / eldercare](https://forum.coworking.org/t/shared-office-childcare-eldercare/6138)
**Author:** [@Wayne\_Maceyka1](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Wayne_Maceyka1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2017, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/shared-office-childcare-eldercare/6138 "2017-07-26T15:06:35Z")
Hello; I've been researching and planning a shared office space for my hometown of about 4800 people in VT. Along the way, I've noticed the fusion of coworking and childcare and childcare with eldercare. I'm a member of… --- ## [How do you take payments?](https://forum.coworking.org/t/how-do-you-take-payments/6118)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Haggerty](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Kevin_Haggerty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2017, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/how-do-you-take-payments/6118 "2017-06-13T14:42:38Z")
Cowork Gloucester VA still does not have a building, but we've decided to launch our community anyway. We have formed a board of advisors comprised of local and regional business experts, and we plan to offer the followi… --- ## [Determining capacity](https://forum.coworking.org/t/determining-capacity/6090)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Haggerty](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Kevin_Haggerty)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/determining-capacity/6090 "2017-04-27T19:27:17Z")
How did you guys determine where to cap number of memberships, etc, since the building is used at different times by different people? Hope my question makes sense. :slight\_smile: --- ## ["Corporate Memberships"](https://forum.coworking.org/t/corporate-memberships/5033)
**Author:** [@Kelly\_Fitzgerald](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Kelly_Fitzgerald)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/corporate-memberships/5033 "2017-04-27T15:15:38Z")
Hi All- I launched Society of Work (SOW) in Chattanooga, TN in September of 2013. We’ve been pleased with our growth and have a lot in store for 2014! One of the things we are working on is partnering with local compa… --- ## [From Media Productions to Coworking (startup development phase)](https://forum.coworking.org/t/from-media-productions-to-coworking-startup-development-phase/6034)
**Author:** [@AlexB](https://forum.coworking.org/u/AlexB)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2017, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/from-media-productions-to-coworking-startup-development-phase/6034 "2017-04-01T20:32:34Z")
Hi all, So I need your thoughts and input on the subject of opening a co-working space. I am currently in the process of applying for a government funding program for New Startups. My area of expertise is the Media Ser… --- ## [The Value of a Community Membership](https://forum.coworking.org/t/the-value-of-a-community-membership/6002)
**Author:** [@Julia\_Ferguson](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Julia_Ferguson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/the-value-of-a-community-membership/6002 "2017-02-11T00:09:49Z")
Cowork Frederick has been considering adding a community membership - one that does not include any use of our coworking space, but are struggling with why someone would want such a thing. We want to position the members… --- ## [Experience offering Virtual Memberships?](https://forum.coworking.org/t/experience-offering-virtual-memberships/6013)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Manierre](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Jonathan_Manierre)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2017, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/experience-offering-virtual-memberships/6013 "2017-02-06T17:15:48Z")
After giving it a lot of thought, my space is finally considering offering a virtual membership - basically providing a physical business mailing address, mail scanning & storage service, event access and a few hours of … --- ## [Maximizing Profitability in your space?](https://forum.coworking.org/t/maximizing-profitability-in-your-space/6000)
**Author:** [@j11](https://forum.coworking.org/u/j11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2017, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/maximizing-profitability-in-your-space/6000 "2017-01-26T15:58:42Z")
Hi everyone! I know a lot of spaces struggle with maximizing their revenue. Even at (almost full) capacity, the space I managed still needed to increase their revenue. Each month I tried to figure out ways to bring in m… --- ## [Opening a coworking](https://forum.coworking.org/t/opening-a-coworking/5925)
**Author:** [@Pedro\_Ceron](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Pedro_Ceron)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2016, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/opening-a-coworking/5925 "2016-09-25T16:05:13Z")
Hello guys, I’m new here, I’m finishing my graduate and my completion of course work is about coworking. I’m thinking of opening a coworking in my town. But I need your help, I wonder if you have any spreadsheet feasi… --- ## [How many memberships can I offer?](https://forum.coworking.org/t/how-many-memberships-can-i-offer/5906)
**Author:** [@Tracey\_Warren](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Tracey_Warren)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2016, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/how-many-memberships-can-i-offer/5906 "2016-09-06T17:26:09Z")
I am looking to start a new co-working space in my community - as one does not currently exist. The space I am looking at will seat about 80 people at capacity. I am selling a monthly membership (one pricepoint) where t… --- ## [Cafe anchor partner + coworking space = great/okay/bad idea?](https://forum.coworking.org/t/cafe-anchor-partner-coworking-space-great-okay-bad-idea/5888)
**Author:** [@Ritika\_Gupta](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Ritika_Gupta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2016, 8:50am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/cafe-anchor-partner-coworking-space-great-okay-bad-idea/5888 "2016-07-31T08:50:30Z")
Hey, Need some thoughts on how to run a coworking spaces with an anchor partner for cafe within the premise. How many of you are actually doing this, especially the ones with multiple spaces across the country? What ma… --- ## [Introduction - coworking for moms, dads & kids in Brazil](https://forum.coworking.org/t/introduction-coworking-for-moms-dads-kids-in-brazil/5352)
**Author:** [@Carina\_Lucindo\_Borre](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Carina_Lucindo_Borre)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2016, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/introduction-coworking-for-moms-dads-kids-in-brazil/5352 "2016-06-22T19:26:12Z")
Hello everyone! I’m from Sao Paulo, Brazil, and I have been building community to start a coworking space for parents and children for some ten months now. I came to this group through the book Coworking: Building Comm… --- ## [Serious newbie question](https://forum.coworking.org/t/serious-newbie-question/5821)
**Author:** [@Vern\_Hyndman](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Vern_Hyndman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2016, 8:51am UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/serious-newbie-question/5821 "2016-06-01T08:51:44Z")
I’m doing some academic work around coworking, and I’m really interested in how a coworking space founder sets up the initial business plan. What do the documents look like? What kind of startup budget , what kind of sp… --- ## [Coworking Members Growth Calculator](https://forum.coworking.org/t/coworking-members-growth-calculator/5774)
**Author:** [@Bernhard\_Mehl](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Bernhard_Mehl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2016, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/coworking-members-growth-calculator/5774 "2016-05-04T17:54:13Z")
Hi guys, Many of our (especially new space) customers and friends frequently ask us how to ramp up members to make their space profitable. We always tell them first you have to make a model how fast you think you can g… --- ## [Advice on property developer joint venture offer](https://forum.coworking.org/t/advice-on-property-developer-joint-venture-offer/5790)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Lewis](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Tom_Lewis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2016, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/advice-on-property-developer-joint-venture-offer/5790 "2016-04-06T20:18:59Z")
Saw someone bumped an old thread about JVs and it’s prompted me to reach out for some help/advice/thoughts about a major opportunity I have right now. All opinions welcome! So, as many of you know, I run The Guild in B… --- ## [Three Case Studies on Joint Ventures with Landlords](https://forum.coworking.org/t/three-case-studies-on-joint-ventures-with-landlords/5410)
**Author:** [@Jamie\_Russo2](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Jamie_Russo2)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2016, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/three-case-studies-on-joint-ventures-with-landlords/5410 "2016-04-05T13:44:09Z")
LEXC (League of Extraordinary Coworking Spaces) is hosting a webinar on joint ventures with landlords starting at 3 pm CST today. Please join us! Meeting ID: 27252294 Join Online Meeting: http://fuze.me/27252294 Joi… [Next page](https://forum.coworking.org/c/business-operations/models-profitability/50.md?page=1)