Working from home has its perks, but also comes with its challenges. For freelancers, remote workers, small business owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs, having a place to work outside of the house can be invaluable.
Lunch + Learn Preview: Where Do I Begin? 5 Steps To Start HR In A Small Business
Wondering what areas of a business HR affects? Working to set up HR for your business? Read our Lunch + Learn preview blog for information on HR basics, and an overview of what Dr. Christopher Harris, associate professor in Human Resource Management in the College of Business at Texas Woman’s University and expert in HR matters, will cover during the lunch.
Lunch + Learn Preview: Business Benefits of TechHire
At Stoke’s first Lunch + Learn of 2019, representatives from North Central Texas College will talk about the North Texas TechHire Partnership (NTTP) of the TechHire initiative, a Department of Labor grant program launched in 2015. Employers who participate in NTTP can benefit from reimbursement for compensating the interns that they hire and training for current workers, as well as develop lasting connections to a trained workforce.
Recap: Crafting a Great Kickstarter Campaign
Stoke welcomed Clarissa Redwine, Kickstarter’s Design and Technology Outreach lead for the west coast, for a Lunch + Learn and a Community Workshop on Monday, December 10th. During both sessions, attendees were able to ask questions specific to their projects and learn about the key features of a successful campaign. Read on for a recap of the day’s events and what attendees learned during the Crafting a Great Kickstarter Campaign sessions.
Startup Fundraising: Equity as Currency - Preview
Lunch + Learn Preview: Crafting a Great Kickstarter Campaign
Craft a great kickstarter campaign with tips from Clarissa Redwine, Senior Outreach Lead for Design and Technology with Kickstarter on the west coast. This Lunch + Learn will be held on December 10th, from 12 PM to 1 PM at Stoke. Read about our L+L speaker and Kickstarter basics in this preview blog.
Three Main Reasons People Choose Coworking Spaces
In addition to more executive offices, innovation centers, and makerspaces, coworking spaces are on the rise. What accounts for this growth and popularity? Amenities, atmosphere, and community are some factors that we find contribute to why people are choosing to work and participate in the opportunities offered by coworking spaces. Read on for details.
Startup Fundraising: Preparing a Pitch Deck - Preview
Recap: Denton Startup Crawl & Night
Read about an evening of celebrating local startups and businesses with Stoke during the Denton Startup Crawl & Night on Thursday, November 1st. Attendees heard from startups and bussiness owners and checked out their office spaces housed in historic Denton buildings and other spots around the square.
Lunch + Learn Preview: Unlock New Opportunities With A Clear Brand Story
Startup Fundraising: Pitching to Investors
The Startup Fundraising Workshop Series is hosted by the Denton Angels investor group at Stoke, a coworking space and entrepreneurial hub in Denton, Texas. Each workshop will be focused around a startup fundraising topic, geared toward helping local startups and small businesses grow and develop. “Startup Fundraising: Pitching to Investors” is the first workshop in the series at Stoke, on Wednesday, October 24th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Lunch is provided, and RSVP for this event is required.
Read on for a brief overview of what this first workshop will cover.
Showcasing Local Startups in Denton
Lunch + Learn Preview: Bookkeeping For Small Businesses
Lunch + Learn Preview: Purposeful Growth For The Young Company
Purposeful Growth for the Young Company - Navigating People Pitfalls During Go-Go Growth is the next up in our series of Lunch and Learn events. Dustin Baker, business owner and Stoke member will talk about managing growth, maintaining culture, and hiring the right people for your growing company. This talk can benefit business owners, freelancers, and other professionals.
Stoke Space: Coworking, Collaboration, and Events
At Stoke Denton, we offer a place to be productive and build community with other entrepreneurs, freelancers, startups, and small businesses. Not only does Stoke feature a coworking space, we also have conference rooms and an event space that can be rented on an hourly, half day, or full day basis. Need a space for your next team meeting, employee training, or appreciation party? Take a look at what we have to offer!
5 Tips For Starting a Business in Denton
Starting a small business can be a confusing and sometimes lonely process. At Stoke, we have worked to build an arsenal of resources for entrepreneurs to find success on their journey. These tools include educational programming, a group of mentors, networking events, and a supportive community of people with diverse experience and skill sets to work near and learn from. Our staff works to ensure that we are providing value to our members and support to the small business and startup community of Denton, so we’ve put together this list of tips to help the entrepreneurial hopefuls among you.
Don't Track Me Bro: An Introduction to GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union has global effects on how we collect, process, and utilize data for marketing and business applications. This presentation will cover what GDPR is, how it affects us, and how it helps you become a more ethical business when handling personal data.
Dallas New Tech: Featuring Stoke Coworking & Kubos
Measuring Marketing Efficiency Is Only the Beginning
Cortex Therapy Solution Attends FUND Conference ATX
Stoke Coworking recently sponsored one of our member companies, Cortex Therapy Solutions, to attend the FUND Conference in Austin, TX. Their primary goal - secure or at least discover potential avenues of investment. Cortex currently has their prototype, a solid business strategy, and are in the process of finalizing a partnership with a tier one research institution.