The
resources below complement the third
article
in an Adventurous Life newsletter
series.
You are welcome to explore
the full list of resources for the Going
Virtual telework and telecommuting series
You
can also visit other recommended links and resources in a variety of areas
(see the main resources page for topics).
Please
feel free to share your favorite books, articles & web sites -
send
me your suggestions!
Part
Three: Home Sweet Home...Office
Setting up an efficient home office
Web sites
www.sacramento-tma.org
Sacramento Transportation
Management Association - good
general information, also has an outline of what to include in a home
office, as well as considerations for starting a company-wide telecommuting
program.
ergo.human.cornell.edu
Cornel University’s
Ergo web site – contains useful guidelines for arranging an ergonomic
workstation.
www.ibm.com
IBM has compiled
a thorough workstation resource guide, covering everything from ergonomic
considerations when choosing furniture and accessories to setting up your
display for maximum health and comfort.
www.uniteddesign.com
United Design
Associates Idea Workshop offers a handy list of home office considerations.
www.irs.gov
Tax-related information regarding business use of your home. Also check
out their Small
Business/Self-Employed resource center.
www.pilecabinet.com
Here's a creative idea for those of you who hate the idea of filing. An
easy, smart (and painless!) way of streamlining your organization process.
www.pcmag.com
Want to go wireless?
Check out PC Magazine’s Editor’s Choice (May 21, 2002) for setting up
a wireless home office, easy enough (according to them) for the less-than-technically-expert
home user to set up and run.
www.pcmag.com
Looking for
office equipment? PC Magazine offers buying guides, product ratings, and
other useful info. If you're in the market for headsets or other telecommunications
equipment, Blair Hornbuckle (a savvy home-office-based entrepreneur) recommends
www.hellodirect.com
www.hermanmiller.com
Herman Miller
Aeron chair – the ultimate in ergonomic luxury and comfort (at a price
to match!). Blair recommends that you check out www.sit4less.com.
www.anthro.com
For modular and mobile office furniture, Blair shares another of his favorite
sites for creating your perfect (and flexible!) home office.
www.tigerdirect.com
Looking for
deals on hardware and accessories? Computer guru Max
Lent recommends TigerDirect. For software, check out www.tucows.com
www.smalldog.com
Mac user? Smart!
Small Dog Electronics specializes in offering you great prices and outstanding
customer service.
www.staples.com
www.officedepot.com
www.officemax.com
Looking for office supplies? Shop around for options and features (remember
that not all stores carry the same lines) – don’t forget to check out
manufacturer’s web sites for more detail when you find something you like.
You can often find useful customer reviews on www.amazon.com
if they carry the product too.
Articles
Home-Based
Business: Is It For You?
Inc.com, March
14, 2000
Nine
Steps Toward the Home Office of Your Dreams
Inc.com, March
17, 1998
Health
Insurance for Writers
WritersDigest.com
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Home
Office Design: Everything You Need to Know About Planning, Organizing, and
Furnishing Your Work Space
by Neal Zimmerman, AIA
A concise, well-organized,
and thorough planning guide written by an architect specializing in home office
design. Gives nice visuals for folks who want to plan ahead.
The
Home Office and Small Business Answer Book: Solutions to the Most Frequently
Asked Questions About Starting and Running Home Offices and Small Businesses
by Janet Attard
"...presents the essentials in a clear Q&A format divided into logical
sections on selecting, starting, maintaining, and growing a business. Included
is advice on franchising and multilevel marketing (pros and cons, how to assess);
business and marketing plans (why they're needed, what's included); price
structuring and financials (hourly vs. per-job billing, estimating expenses);
equipment (what's needed, what it costs); marketing (obtaining publicity,
placing ads); and much more." -- Howard Rothman
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