Don't call us  SMALL 

​A single digit firm of fewer than ten. Most a force of one!

Our Story

The MicroForce Alliance 

Joule MICROFORCE

 Joule opened the first Minneapolis coworking venue in 2010 and a decade later the first cyber coworking space. Both selfish attempts to overcome my main frustrations with a work alone at home lifestyle — isolation, resources and new business. Over the past ten years Joule has become a community for Micros – the Force of Ones. A power strip you can plug into anytime, anywhere. A MicroForce.

SOCIAL MEDIA for MICROS

CYBER COWORKING 

INCUBATOR

Joule MB2MB

The only publication for and about Microbusiness. Featuring news, articles and information you won't find anywhere else... 
Spanning 5 generations – we’re an inclusive group – of race and religion – gender and geography – ethnicity and economic status – size and sexual orientation – political persuasion, profession and philosophy.

MB2MB NEWS
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MB2MB MAGAZINE

MICRO EXPO
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Joule UNIVERSITY

 Joule University hosts classes and events on topics that are of interest and importance to our Microbusiness community whether startup or sustainer. Combined courses leading to a Masters in Juggling. Wearer of Many Hats. Doing It yourself or knowing what to ask when not. On Live or On Demand. Both currently OnLine.

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CLASSES ON LIVE 

CLASSES ON DEMAND
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EVENT CALENDAR

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Work @ Home

QUICK TIPS

HO.HO.HO.
​A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after
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VISIONARY?
​Use the 20-20-20 rule. 
​Every 20 mins Look at something 20 ft away for 20 secs. 
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SAD? See the sunny side. 
Try full spectrum natural daylight bulbs. 
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HAVE OFFICE OPTIONS. 
2-3 places both inside and out climate permitting. Dining Room or Deck.  

GO WITH THE FLOW. 
​Air Flow. Open a window. Turn on a fan.  Your brain will thank you.

COUNTING SLEEP 4-7-8. 
Close mouth. Inhale through nose. Count to 4. Hold breath. Count to 7.  
Exhale by mouth, making whoosh sound. Count to 8. Repeat 3 timex.

BRING THE OUTSIDE IN. 
Natural light. Work by a window. Open shades or blinds. ​Take a break outside.
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DRINK. Work Smarter!
H2O Hydration. Drinking Water and Brain Functions Are Directly Linked. 
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NOW HEAR THIS! 
Music? News? Noise? None? Focus with Favorites. Tunes. Talk. Coffeeshop. Tranquility.   

DO SOMETHING YOU LOVE. 
Everyday. Remind Yourself Why You Do What You Do.  

Livelihood + Lifestyle

SLEEP WORKING

Some work a split shift, I sleep that way.

Whatever the reason my nights are often filled with what I've come to call "sleep working". It's that time when you wake up and almost unconsciously get up and sit zombie-like in front of your computer, keystroking away on to do lists and emails.

It used to be a time when you could dash off an email and feel a bit ahead of the game—but lately when I hit the send button at 3:00a.m. there's a reply at 3:02. What! Someone else is up in the middle of the night?

Apparently the answer is a big YES.

For a variety of reasons we've become split-shift sleepers. Instead of playing catch with our kids, we play catch-up with our laptops.

Okay, I know I'm not a vampire—I love the sun and can see my reflection in a mirror. What was that secret tip for getting rid of racoon eyes?

But wait, there's hope!

Listening to MPR the other day I heard about a study that said it's the total amount of time we sleep in a day that counts.

And the Wall Street Journal had an article about midday napping being a good thing, that counting sleep (rather than sheep) during daylight hours is healthy.

So nodding off in a meeting is a good thing?

Here's a few pros and cons to help you decide what's your best option for getting the right amount of R&R.
Sleep Working Options--

8 Hours
PROS: Rested and ready for another day.
CONS: Another day of trying to find the bottom of your inbox.

Naps
PROS: Sleeping mid-day (a staple of hot places and spaces) is a great way to refresh.
CONS: Moving to below the frostline isn't an option.

Power Naps
PROS:  Helps overcome sleep deficits.
CONS: Seriously? 20 minutes won't make a dent in my deficit.

Vacation
PROS: Time to unwind and energize.
CONS: Vacation? I'm not familiar with that word.

If getting a good night's sleep is a challenge, at least now you know you're not alone. Dust off your math skills and start adding up your zzzzz's in a day--

"One, two, three, four... when I'm alone, I count myself. One count!"
Song of The Count . Sesame Street


Afternoon Naps
Inspired by psych-pop and bubblegum acts of the 1960s (and especially by bands like the Yellow Balloon and the Left Banke), Cleveland, Ohio based musicians Tom Dechristofaro (vocals, guitar) and Leia Hohenfeld (vocals, keyboards) teamed up to form the Afternoon Naps in 2006.

D. Sharsheen   
Ghost Writer
Data thanks to: Vista Print . August 2019

joule	micro	nation
joule | joōl | noun ​A unit of work or energy ​by a force of one.	mi·cro·busi·ness | ˈmīkrōˌbiznəs/ | noun ​A business, startup, coop or nonprofit of fewer than ten. Most a force of one.	na·tion | ˈnāSH(ə)n/| noun group of people united by common lifestyle and livelihood

MICROS

The Force of Ones

Spanning 5 generations –
we’re an inclusive group – of race and religion – gender and geography 
ethnicity and economic status – size and sexual orientation
political persuasion, profession and philosophy.

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