3 Books To Boost Creativity In Business
Navigating the final quarter of 2020 looks a little different to those of previous years. It’s been a year that’s called for plenty of resilience, a whole host of innovation and channelling the best of our creativity. If you’re craving a fresh dose of inspiration, there’s no better way than getting lost in the pages […]
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10 Famous Founders Quotes On Building Resilience
Building resilience is an important part of growth and change. In the Covid-19 era, building resilience is more important than ever and here at Ormeau Baths, our aim is to support our members as best we can now and always. There are several ways to cultivate and encourage resilience in others. Sometimes it takes finding […]
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Meet Rachel Snowden, Founder of Napoleon
Recently, we welcomed Napoleon to our Ormeau Baths family who we’re very excited to have fuelling our coffee love and addictions. We caught up with Rachel to find out more about the story behind Napoleon (including the name) and her wise words to business owners, particularly those aspiring to open a business mid-pandemic as she’s […]
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The Perks of Freelance Life As Part of a Co-Working Community
The stereotype of the freelance work set up paints pictures of freelancers sipping on their flat white, typing on their laptop from the corner of a coffee shop. The reality – Coronavirus restrictions aside – is that many freelancers miss the company of co-workers. They crave many of the creative and social aspects associated with […]
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How to Communicate Effectively with a Remote Team
Communication can cause complications and misunderstandings at the best of times so when you remove the verbal cues, body language and intonation that comes with face to face communication, things can get tricky. Whether you’re on the hunt for a remote job or leading a new remote team, here are some practical tips to help […]
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5 Key Benefits of Coworking Spaces
Imagine colourful, light-filled workspaces, coffee on tap and a diverse network of people, hard at work at hot desks, breakout areas and meeting rooms. Ah, coworking spaces. How sweet it is to work in a world where you exist. As remote work and flexible work becomes more of a necessity, technology continues to advance and […]
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How To Avoid Remote Work Burnout
People who work in offices burn out because they’ve got to deal with stressful commutes, navigate exhausting office politics, spend 8-9 hours working in the office then repeat the commute in reverse – to put it simply. People who work from home burn out because their work and home life boundaries are suddenly blurred, they’re […]
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Resident in Focus: Victoria Coulter, Operations Manager at Ignite N.I
This month we welcomed a new face to our Ormeau Baths family – Victoria Coulter, stepping in as Operations Manager at Ignite N.I. We caught up with Victoria to find out more about her work with Ignite, her favourite career resources as well as who her dream business mentors are. Name & role: Victoria Coulter, […]
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Making the Transition from Home Office to Co-working Space
Due to COVID-19, the majority of office workers have been obliged to work from home. For some, this was a shock to the system. Those used to corporate office structures were suddenly thrown in the deep end of remote working. While for others, the discovery of a working environment that offers ultimate flexibility was a […]
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Is Co-working For You?
Coworking spaces bridge the gap between the expense of a fully-fledged office and working from home. They provide an opportunity for networking and collaboration, an environment conducive to productivity and a place for solopreneurs and small businesses to flourish. Wondering if coworking is compatible with your business? Big or small, we welcome them all at […]
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Keeping Your Business Goals Alive in 2020
Undeniably, the last few months have been particularly stressful and draining for those running a business. The last few months have thrown off a lot of our plans for 2020, both personally and professionally. Understandably, many of us have spent our time in survival mode. In these circumstances, it can be hard to maintain the […]
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How to Keep Networking In The New Normal
Building a network of professional relationships is key for several reasons- gaining introductions to key partners, building brand awareness, prospecting and offering support to others. Although the way we approach networking may have changed post-pandemic, the outcomes and benefits still exist and if anything, stand to be more important than ever. Nurture your existing network […]
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Co-working Post Pandemic: We’ve Still Got Your Back
Throughout the global pandemic we’ve lived through over the last few months, business owners, employees, entrepreneurs and freelancers alike have been forced to rethink the way we live and do business while navigating new and necessary health measures. As we navigate the various phases of our world’s re-opening, individuals and organisations are still finding our […]
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Resident in Focus: Laura Bernal & Cristian Hoyos, Founders of NetMinds
Each month we feature one of our amazing residents and highlight the work they’re doing within the Ormeau Baths community along with their experience within the world of entrepreneurship. This month things look a little different for a lot of our members including this month’s Resident in Focus duo, Laura Bernal and Cristian Hoyos, co-founders […]
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Resident in Focus: Sarah Scullion, Founder of Integra and Covid-19 Community Support Platform
Each month we feature one of our amazing residents and highlight the work they’re doing within the Ormeau Baths community along with their experience within the world of entrepreneurship. This month things look a little different for a lot of our members including this month’s Resident in Focus, Sarah Scullion. Sarah, founder of Integra and […]
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