The Company:  Lulu.com is a one-stop shop where anyone can publish anything as a print or eBook for free and sell it to customers all over the world.  Since 2002, Lulu.com has helped over one million creators in over 200 countries and territories publish their remarkable works.  Creators set their own price and keep up to 90 percent of the profits when their book sells.  By introducing the world’s first Open-Publishing APIs for developers, Lulu.com is providing creators, businesses and publishers with even more freedom to create their own custom publishing solutions, powered by Lulu.com, and marketed under their own brands.
The Philosophy:  We all have ideas.  We all have stories and expertise.  Lulu is a place where all ideas are equal – where anyone’s remarkable knowledge can flourish and be shared with millions of other remarkable minds around the world.  With Lulu’s eBook and print-on-demand technologies, you can be sure your fans are getting the most robust experience from reading your works and can discover and purchase them, the way that makes sense for them. At Lulu, the remarkable is possible.  Everyday.  You pick the price, you pick the market,  you pick the medium.  Whether you’re out to make a mint, or just share an idea, Lulu is redefining the future for all publishers and providing creators with even more control.
The Space:
The Features: 
  • Completely renovated space in the historic NC Equipment Company’s old bulldozer factory.  An iconic, bright “Lulu orange” tractor is still perched atop the building.
  • Two expansive break rooms, fully stocked with healthy treats and coffee.
  • Private phone booths for taking important calls.
  • Nine collaborative work spaces.
  • Large cushy couches and chairs positioned next to bright windows where employees are welcome to brainstorm or relax with tea.
  • A courtyard with picnic tables, grill, and umbrellas for our monthly company cookouts.
  • An outdoor basketball court.
  • Foosball table where we have annual tournaments for the “Lulu Cup.”
  • An antique 1920′s York Safe and Lock Vault.
  • Daily Nerf wars.
What We Love: 
  • Lulu is partnered with several local art galleries.  Every few months, gallery organizers will go into their office with truck loads of new art to switch out, which makes for an awesome creative vibe.
  • Their open-space environment for easy collaboration and a good laugh with colleagues.
  • Their building has an interesting combination of old 50′s era brick walling mixed with sleek hickory railings and modern steel beam work; a perfect mix of old and new.
  • The vault could make for a great place to hide your lunch.
  • Exercise is made easy, as there’s an outdoor basketball court to help clear your mind.

So there you have it! What’s your favorite part of their space?

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