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Hot Topic: Hey Elancers, You're in Good Company Now
Laptop nomads will be a little less lonely this year. A movement known as co-working gives independent types an alternative to working at home or camping out in cafes. In co-working, a group of freelancers or other solo entrepreneurs shares one big office space with perks that they might not get at home, such as conference rooms espresso machines, and opportunities for socializing. Co-workers can either drop in or rent a dedicated area in spaces ranging from funky industrial lofts to sleeker sites with a more corporate ambiance. See also: elancer, incubaby, homeshoring
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