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Your Home Business Office
by: E. Christopher Keenan
Having an appropriate home business office is
just as important as your business itself. Many factors affect how
you approach your work at home business including distractions,
proper office equipment and the overall environment of your business
office.
Setting up your home business office properly
may not seem like it’s really necessary, but try to picture how your
office at work is set-up. Other than the fact that you may hate your
job, your office is probably well organized, open and contains all
the necessary equipment to perform your job effectively.
A carpenter would not arrive at your house to
perform a remodel without bringing any of his/her tools would they?
Of course not. Thus, your home business office should have all the
tools necessary to operate a profitable business.
Place your office in a strategic location of
the house. Placing it next to the baby’s room upstairs or in the
dining room are not appropriate places. Your chosen location should
be free of all distractions like a washer/dryer, kids playing a
dishwasher or a TV. (Taking time out to watch “Friends” while you
work is not productive). Have the attitude that you work from home,
not at home. Hibernating is fine for bears, but not for people. Go
out to make new contacts and keep old ones alive as well.
Particularly if you're a naturally reserved person, remember that
your home's a base, not a permanent place.
Keep your office organized. Everyone has their
own way to organize, but whatever you do, make sure that office
supplies are readily available to you when you need to use them. Get
furniture sized for home offices instead of standard office
furniture. A number of furniture companies are manufacturing special
home-office lines. Smaller furniture is better adapted to the
entryways and available space in most homes.
Supply your home office with a computer,
printer, adding machine, telephone, pens, pencils, paper and
possibly a fax. Get a comfortable chair for your desk. A cheap chair
may save you some money in the short term, but remember, your mind
will continue to work only as long as the rear-end can endure.
Your home office should also have plenty of
natural and artificial light. Make sure there is a decent window in
your selected room. (A pleasant view would be nice!). Place a light
on your desk and in other parts of the room as well.
Lastly, enjoy yourself! After all, you are working at home without a boss. So go get a cup of coffee whenever you want, or take a long lunch!
About The Author
E. Christopher Keenan has been a successful banker and lender for
over 25 years. He now offers home business articles, ideas and
opportunities through his popular website
www.bizmancan.com.