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Adjusting to Working at Home
Adjusting to Working at Home

Adjusting to Working at Home

Making the change from on-site work to online work can be a challenge but it’s necessary if you’re starting your own home-based business, telecommuting, or freelancing. Make these big changes easier by preparing yourself and planning ahead. To help you get started, here are five tips to make the transition a little easier.

7 Tips to Make Working at Home Work for You
7 Tips to Make Working at Home Work for You

7 Tips to Make Working at Home Work for You

Before you switch from working in a traditional office to working from a home office you will need to set a few rules. These are rules for both your family and for yourself and help keep you focused, and distractions to a minimum. If you have already made the switch, then hopefully you have already worked through these, but if not, read on to discover what you can do to regain some sanity, and get some work done. After all, this is why you became a virtual professional, right?

Need More Productivity? Declutter Your Office
Need More Productivity? Declutter Your Office

Need More Productivity? Declutter Your Office

Nothing stymies productivity quite like clutter; it distracts you and interferes with your workflow, and it only goes away if you do something about it. Clearing the clutter from your workspace should not be used as an excuse to avoid work, and if you get into the habit of maintaining a more organized office you also end up creating a naturally clutter free space. Maintaining an organized office can be achieved by implementing three simple steps that should become part of your daily routine.

2013 … That’s a Wrap!
2013 … That’s a Wrap!

2013 … That’s a Wrap!

As the end of the year rolls around, I have the tendency to smirk at those who profess their New Year’s Resolutions. While I applaud your efforts for thinking about what goal you want to accomplish, why wait until January 1st, or why not put off things until February 1st? I know, I’m not a lover of procrastination, but hear me out..

Do You Have What it Takes to Work From Home?
Do You Have What it Takes to Work From Home?

Do You Have What it Takes to Work From Home?

Before taking that momentous first step, you need to consider your character; are you an independent worker, able to motivate yourself and manage projects without someone guiding you all the time? These are just some of the essential traits required to work for yourself, but there are others which one should exhibit.