THE commons BLOG
How Does Environment Affect Productivity?
In 2020, many of the working quickly learned how to create a productive environment. Whether you renovated your spare bedroom into your home office, or decided to get out of
Summer Events In Alpharetta
Summer is here, restrictions are on their way out, and the City of Alpharetta has planned an exceptional calendar of summer events! From Music, to food, to comedy nights, they
The Art of The 1:1 Meeting
Leaders, listen up! If you aren’t having 1:1 (or one on one) meetings you may be missing a massive piece to the influence puzzle. Whether you are a CEO or
What’s On Our Virtual Bookshelf?
April 23rd is World Book Day. Who doesn’t love a good read? Our staff and members have compiled this eclectic list of their all time favorites, to recommend to all
Six Best Practices to Host an Accessible Virtual Event
Hybrid and Virtual Events have not only been a learning experience for corporations, churches, and married couples alike, but they have also been society’s entertainment lifeline. Whether it be your
Meet The Team
Meet the team that makes The Commons at Phase all that it is! Our executives and feet on the ground have answered a few questions to help you get to
Celebrating Black History Month
Beginning in 1976, America has since denoted February as Black History Month. This is special time of the year to honor, pay tribute, and champion BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color) –
10 Holiday Events to Attend in Alpharetta
Tis the season!! Get out of the house and spend time with family and friends at some of the best events in the Alpharetta area. Our friends at Awesome Alpharetta
Why You Should Consider Taking Your Events + Meetings Virtual and Where to Start
From NonProfit events to Superbowls, Jim Vinyard has the experience most dream of. In this episode he shares his expertise on the current changes in the event industry, and how
Why Structuring Your Meetings Efficiently is Important: The Concept of NAMA
Our CEO and Co-Founder Frank Bealer introduces a phrase he lives by when planning efficient meetings. He calls it NAMA, and walks you through the both the benefits and draw
Why You Need To Consider These 3 Tips to Extreme Productivity
“3 Tips To Extreme Productivity” what a cliche idea for a blog post right? That’s why we want to spice it up a bit. Considering we are a coworking space,
Why Podcasting is Important For Your Business in a World of Distance
Take it from an expert, you don’t have to be an expert to start a podcast. In this soundbite, Denny Faircloth, real estate professional and father of four lets you
Why Digital Marketing is Your Best Asset in a Virtual World
While the digital marketing space can be daunting, we’ve brought in the best of the best to ease your reservations and emphasize the importance of digital marketing now more than
Why CoWorking Makes Sense : Now More Than Ever
When Brad Neuberg opened the first shared workspace in 2005 on an up and coming San Francisco corner, no one could have predicted the growth of the coworking concept. Today
Everything You Need to Know About Hybrid Events
We’ve heard of live-streaming, we’ve become familiar with Zoom, but there is a new star in the meeting and events scene that we need to pay attention. Hybrid Events. What
Best Apps for Freelancers
We asked some of our staff and coworking members some of their favorite tools they use to manage their time, projects, proposals, and more. Whether you are a small business
Planning an Event in a World of Social Distancing
Dealing with restrictions while planning an event is not a new concept – be it, budget, space, dates, etc. However, today laws have added new restrictions that prohibit or limit
10 of Our Favorite Lunch Spots
Since opening our doors in September of 2019, we have aimed to buy and support local businesses. With our Co-Working space in the heart of Alpharetta, we encourage you to
10 Perks of Being a Member at The Commons
Onsite Child-Care The Commons at Phase is the largest coworking space in America with on-site child care. The Phase Center was created with family in mind, something for the parents,
Our Commitment to Our Communities
In a year of historic and unprecedented events—the devastating COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing economic fallout—we are facing yet another crisis as a country and community: Racial injustice, blatant discrimination and
Why Co-Working?
Coworking is a rapidly growing professional phenomenon. It’s a creative concept that blends work and life in a unique way. While the word coworking is typically associated with shared office
Remote Working After COVID-19
There are many unknowns surrounding changes in society post COVID – 19, but the co-working industry is wondering how will COVID- 19 affect remote workers? What does it mean for
