Sponsor Link
Menu web
Sponsor Link
6 Steps to Setting up a Home Office by Tony Ellison
Tired of office work cluttering the kitchen table?
Do you want to expand your bill-paying center at a makeshift desk into a
workable home office? Working at home is not just a lifestyle decision,
it's a business proposition. That means you'll need more than a computer
and desk, but a renewed focus and approach to how you work at home. To
help you concentrate with work in your home office and ensure
productivity, consider the following tips when setting up your home
office.
1. Stake out a space. Many homes today have areas specifically designed
for home offices, located either off the kitchen or in a nook in the
upstairs hallway overlooking the family room. If that doesn't describe
your home, it is time to consider the possibilities. Unused bedrooms
make good home offices as does a corner of the family room or basement.
Depending upon how neat you are or how easily you're distracted, you'd
probably want to choose an area with a door that can be closed off from
the rest of the house. Some people want to be far away from the kids or
have a door to close out the children while others want or have to be
able to see and hear their kids, especially, if they are working from
home during the day with a toddler.
2. Look for light and ventilation. Don't make do with the glow from your
computer monitor. You need good task lighting to work efficiently
without eyestrain. Windows are a big plus. They provide natural light
and ventilation. However, if you're setting up space in a downstairs
family room or finished basement, you're going to need lots of light to
offset the lack of natural lighting and a vent or fan to keep the air
circulating. Consider investing in an overhead light, floor lamps or
full-spectrum bulbs that simulate daylight. Task lighting is also very
important.
3. Determine a floor plan. Once you get yourself a desk, a comfortable
chair and some file cabinets you'll need to determine a layout. If space
is limited, purchasing a folding table (keeping the legs folded inside)
or a piece of butcher block and laying it over two file cabinets makes
for a space efficient desk, complete with file storage. An L-shaped or
U-shaped desk configuration works for most people and includes plenty of
space for a computer set-up as well as a good work surface. Depending
upon what inspires or distracts you, you'll want to set up your desk to
face a window, the wall or look into the room. Your room size and your
own personal preferences will determine what is best for you.
4. Organize your supplies. Arrange your supplies in a way that promotes
efficiency. If you want to keep some files on your desk for easy
reference, you'll need a vertical file rack or a horizontal in and out
box. For your file cabinets, invest in hanging folders and colored file
folders that can be labeled and organized based on the topic. Store
supplies that you do not need everyday such as extra rolls of tape and
piles of copy paper in a closet or in a rolling storage bin that can be
wheeled out of sight when not needed. Keep a small stash of supplies
within reach, perhaps in a desk drawer so that they don't clutter up
your desktop, such as paperclips, rubber bands and Post-It notes. Stack
extra supplies under your desk or in a closet.
5. Free up desktop space. If space is at a premium, invest in equipment
that occupies minimal space, such as a flat panel computer screen, a
laptop computer, a multi-purpose machine that will copy, fax and scan
and a Cordless Phone.
6. Keep it clean. Limit what comes into your office. Don't overlap
home-based stuff with office gear. If your kids come into the office
with their toys, make sure they leave with them as well. Likewise, don't
let coffee mugs, newspapers, books or clothing items accumulate in your
office. It is difficult to work in an area that is cluttered. By
cleaning up, you'll streamline your workflow and keep your mind on the
task at hand.
ADVERTISING
Link Sponsor:
Google Adsense (Jasa Pembuatan Website dan Account Google Adsense -Murah)
Join Google Adsense
|
Mozilla Fire Fox
|
.