Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Set Up Your Home Office The Right Way

By Sonja Schuyler

Before you begin setting up your home office, you must make a few decisions. You want to be sure your home office makes working convenient and efficient for you.

When setting up a home office, the first thing to consider is which area of the house you will be using. Potential distraction from noise is very important. Set up your home office away from areas that offer a lot of distraction. This will help you increase productivity. Especially if you have young children at home.

If at all possible, choose a room that gets enough light and air. Consider the year-round conditions because you will be spending a good amount of your time each day in your home office. You want a place you are comfortable with and is suitable for working.

The next thing to consider is the equipment you need to operate effectively. Things to consider are computers (either laptop or desktop), printers, scanners, internet access, telephone line and fax machine. One important reminder with your home office is to have a separate phone dedicated for business use, which is separate from your home use.

You should create an email account if you do not already have one. Most business professionals utilize email communication for a more efficient communication system.

Working from home has its advantages and disadvantages. The most obvious challenge is the fact that you are going to be working in the comfort of your own home. Don't be deceived by the idea that you are not working. you will achieve less if your approach is too laidback.

It is important to find a balance between work and home life. You need to be able to separate the two. The most important thing that should drive you to work, even when you are right at home is the delivery of quality work expected of you from your clients.

It can either be a positive or negative thing when you become your own boss. Don't be too hard on yourself. Create a schedule and prioritize tasks. Find the correct balance between being too relaxed or overworking yourself.

Make sure you give yourself a break. Relaxing for a few minutes will enable you to revive and gather enough strength to complete the next set of tasks. You will also notice that you produce more quality work. - 16890

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