Women-friendly co-working spaces are popping up all over the place, offering women community, connection and a supportive environment for their business ventures.

From the Internet to portable computers and smartphones, new technologies aren't only making our lives easier, they are also changing the way we work. More and more people are shifting from the conventional office job to remote work -- either working from home or from a co-working space, or engaging in various forms of digital nomadism.

Co-working spaces are changing too: they are increasingly becoming 'boutique' spaces that offer perks such as climbing walls, indoor gyms and playgrounds, yoga classes and even the option of moving the whole office to the beach for an afternoon of surfing.

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