Home Office

You don't need to spend a fortune to work from home, but there are definitely some needs and a few "would be nice to have" items that can make it more productive, comfortable and fun. If you want to work from home (or are already working…

My very first home office was in a coat closet. It was functional with a computer cart and a fold up chair that could all be stored away when I wasn't working. But it wasn't ideal. You don't need to spend a fortune to work from home, but…

By Tessa Anaya Many people find working from home to be liberating in many ways, from controlling your own schedule to your attire and even your surroundings. Working outside of the traditional office is the solution for many…

You've hammered out the details for your business. You have your first client(s) and are ready to start working hard! What's missing? What can make your work easier? These experts chime in on what tools (and ideas) help them achieve their…

Guest Post by Meghan Belnap Between telecommuting and the rise of small businesses, more and more people are setting up home offices. However, the temptations of the home can often lead to decreased productivity, primarily through…

Guest Post For people who work from home, their desk is the heart of their work space, and often they spend more hours at this desk than those with jobs outside the home. In the past few years, we’ve all heard about the dangers of…

Guest Post by Brooke Chaplan The concept behind feng shui is all about generating a flow of energy through decorating. The office is the best and most needed place for a constant flow of successful and vibrant energy. People often…

Guest post by Stephanie Song When you decide to take on a work-from-home position, there a few tools you know you are going to need. A phone and a computer are the two most obvious tools. Phones are essential for communication and…

Working from home has plenty of benefits. It’s hard to beat the convenience of only commuting down the hall, and we won’t even talk about the indignities of the shared office refrigerator. Yet for all of the benefits associated with…

Guest Post by Megan Wild While many dream of ditching the daily commute in favor of working from a home, an at-home office can create its own challenges. Noise both inside and out can result in distractions that disrupt concentration…