Resources  ·  Posted October 23, 2023

A Map of Coworking Hubs in Scotland

We are often asked by our members and partners about other coworking hubs in Scotland. It’s great to visit other coworking communities when we’re out and about for other meetings or events.

We are often asked by our members and partners about other coworking hubs in Scotland. It’s great to visit other coworking communities when we’re out and about for other meetings or events.

Resources  ·  Posted October 3, 2023

The Importance and Meaning of Social Enterprises: Creating Positive Change

In this blog we explore the meaning and goals of social enterprises, highlighting how they differentiate from traditional businesses and the significance they hold in addressing social and environmental issues.

In this blog we explore the meaning and goals of social enterprises, highlighting how they differentiate from traditional businesses and the significance they hold in addressing social and environmental issues.

Resources  ·  Posted August 31, 2023

How to Promote Your Business (for Free)

In this blog we explore the essentials of marketing that every business – no matter how small – needs to consider in order to attract and retain the right audience for them.

In this blog we explore the essentials of marketing that every business – no matter how small – needs to consider in order to attract and retain the right audience for them.

Resources  ·  Posted July 28, 2023

The Value of Networking as a Freelancer

Networking is a key factor of being a successful freelancer.

Networking is a key factor of being a successful freelancer.

Resources  ·  Posted July 17, 2023

The Future of the Office Report

Our new report Future of the Office summarises research into the impact of drastic changes to workspace use over the last year on Scotland’s social innovation community.

Our new report Future of the Office summarises research into the impact of drastic changes to workspace use over the last year on Scotland’s social innovation community.

Resources  ·  Posted July 8, 2023

The Coworking Canvas

Creating a coworking space can be both an exciting and daunting prospect – there is so much to think about and even more to be done.

Creating a coworking space can be both an exciting and daunting prospect – there is so much to think about and even more to be done.

Resources  ·  Posted June 29, 2023

How to Thrive as a Freelancer

Melting Pot member, Aileen Carson, works as a freelance coach and shares some tips to help you thrive on your freelance journey.

Melting Pot member, Aileen Carson, works as a freelance coach and shares some tips to help you thrive on your freelance journey.

Resources  ·  Posted May 5, 2023

How to Take Care of Your Wellbeing – Part 2

In her second post about looking after your wellbeing as a freelancer, Christina Cran offers three top steps for creating work / life balance.

In her second post about looking after your wellbeing as a freelancer, Christina Cran offers three top steps for creating work / life balance.

Resources  ·  Posted April 26, 2023

How to Take Care of Your Wellbeing – Part 1

Good Ideas alumnus, Christina Cran, offers tips on how to look after your mental health when you’re self-employed.

Good Ideas alumnus, Christina Cran, offers tips on how to look after your mental health when you’re self-employed.

Resources  ·  Posted April 3, 2023

Get Your Finances Sorted – Credit Options

Gabriel de Olea from Bankish explains affordable credit options for freelancers to tackle living and working costs.

Gabriel de Olea from Bankish explains affordable credit options for freelancers to tackle living and working costs.