Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone
It’s easy to get comfortable. I’ve done it many times. I find the easy way and sit back and mostly let things happen. It’s good. Very good. For a while!
The “Just In Case” List
I got called away for two weeks. No problem. I run a small operation and it’s pretty organized. Somebody else can step in and fill orders. I’ll just leave a list.
Surge Protection For Your Office Equipment
In many areas the electrical service is not consistant and almost all areas suffer from spikes and surges. Protecting your equipment from power surges and spikes is essential to getting long life from your investment. Power surges can damage, and even destroy, electrical equipment so protecting your home office equipment is imperative. Surges pass not […]
Article: Selecting Your Office Space (part 4)
Having the right office equipment is importnat for an effective home office. Equipment dedicated to your business needs is important, especially if others in the family need computer time or to use other equipment for school or work projects. You may not find that sharing is a good idea if you have an important project […]
Article: Selecting Your Office Space (part 3)
Every home based office is going to require storeage space. Filing cabintes and shelves are obvious choices. A work table can be created easily and cheaply by putting a door across the top of two equal-height dressers or filing cabinets thus providing both work space and storage in the same unit. I have a very […]
Selecting Your Office Space (part 2)
Once you understand the type of work you will be doing and the kind of space needed to support that work you can start looking around your house or apartment to see what you have that will be suitable. Your own bedroom may be a possible choice since it will normally be unused during the […]
Selecting Your Office Space (part 1)
If you sell online you likely work from home. Whether it’s part time or full time you will want a space to work in. If it’s only a desk for your computer you still need somewhere to put the desk. It’s always best to have a separate room for your office so you can reduce […]
Keep It Tidy!
If you are working from home you need a home-based office but how do you create one? You really shouldn’t use your kitchen or dining room table. And don’t try to put a small desk in the corner of the family room. You need space and you need privacy. It’s best if you can set […]
Go To Meeting
The Web Conferencing Book looks at web conferencing in general and covers holding meetings, presentations, and other group events over the Web GoToMeeting is a powerful, commercial, web conferencing tool which is, according to LapTop Magazine, while awarding their Editor’s Choice award, “The most feature-packed of the online conferencing services.” From the GoToMeeting official website: […]
Internet-hosted Online Office
From the website: “Share diaries, contacts, emails, tasks and files with your colleagues… work from different locations… “MyOffice is a subscription based internet-hosted ‘virtual office’ designed for small to medium-sized businesses. “It combines shared diaries / calendars, contacts, tasks, email, file store, reminders and notes into an integrated suite of online collaboration tools to help […]