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Setting Up A Home Office? Here's What You'll Need

6/17/2016

I spent three years working as a freelancer and I have to tell you, having your own distinct work place is the key to success!

Are you planning on ditching the full-time job in favor of going solo and self-employed? Then you may be considering converting your spare room into a home office.

You’ll be able to turn it into your very own haven away from the rest of the family where you can get down to business. When you are in the process of setting up your home office, it’s important you get it right.
If you forget about a key element, it could have a negative impact on your productivity. So what do you need in there? Here are some important things to include.

The Basics

Two of the most important things in any company these days. Today, most of our marketing and trading is done online, and there is nothing technophobes can do to escape this fact. Make sure you have the latest model and software for your computer. Keep the telephone number of a local computer repair firm handy, such as Forever Wireless. This way, if anything goes wrong with your computer or laptop, you can have someone fixing things in no time at all.

Printing

A top-quality printer is also important. You’ll be able to print off invoices and other important documents so you can keep hard copies of everything. A laser printer will print out the best results. It will be super handy if you can find a printer that connects to your computer via Bluetooth. This way, you can use the printer from anywhere in your home and easily connect it to any computer. If you can afford it, look for an all-in-one printer. These also have photocopying and scanner functions.

Tunes

Listening to music is a great way to help increase concentration, so connect your iPhone to a speaker to listen to your favorite tunes.

Online Security

Now that you are running your very own company, you will need to make sure that it is not under threat from online hackers and cyber attacks. If you fall foul to one of these, you could end up losing important data or, even worse, a lot of cash. Make sure you have the latest anti-virus software installed and that your computer’s firewall is turned on. If you need to make payments to vendors online, make sure you are using a trusted payment method. It should be encrypted and completely secure. It is also a good idea to set your email settings so that each email you receive is scanned for a virus before you open it.