Home Office

When Yahoo! and HP ended their telecommuting programs, many people wondered if the telecommuting wave was ending. Fortunately, the number of people who work from home, part or full time continues to grow. The reality is, working at home can…

When I tell my Baby Boomer (or older) relatives I work from home, I often get a look of pity. The concept is so foreign to them they think “working from home” is a euphemism for being unemployed.  The conversations usually go like this:…

Contributor Post Some time back around 2010 I decided that I had enough with working the 9-to-5. I put in my two weeks’ notice and sure enough after those days were over I was out on my own. The very same day I came back from my final…

Getting a work-at-home job isn't just about having the skills and experience to do the job. It's also about having the space, equipment and supplies. Most employers don't supply anything, which means you do. Here is an article I wrote for…

Supporting Contributor The end of the year is almost here, so it's time to think about cleaning out the old and updating some of your business's programs and policies for the new year. Whether you run on a fiscal year or a calendar year,…

Whether your work-at-home office is a quiet corner where you can get some work done or a functioning workplace where clients meet with you on a regular basis, having a comfortable setup can make all the difference. Visually, a properly…

Guest Post from Garret Stembridge Working from home, whether you're doing it one or two days a week or all the time, certainly has its advantages. For the most part, you can get things done on your own schedule, wear whatever is most…

Working from home can be an enriching and rewarding experience. But it usually comes with a clutter of electrical cords and gadgets, a spider web of cords to roll around and suck on, and monitors and gadgets to pull at and bite. These can…

Post from Supporting Contributor Jenna To many people, the idea of working from home is nothing less than a dream come true. Indeed, not everyone has this luxury available to them. Being able to actually go somewhere with one's career…

Post from Supporting Contributor Jenna As a freelancer, you probably want to cut your overhead costs as much as possible, right? Every penny you don't spend on lunches out or new shoes is a penny that can go into developing your business…