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Delegate, Don't Abdicate
One of the key skills for the leaders of growing businesses is to 'get' the distinction between delegation and abdication . Many managers and business leaders fall into one of two extreme categories: They delegate too little and try to do it...
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Ten Ways to Maximize Space When Creating a Home Office
When starting a home-based business, some people have the luxury
of an unused room which they can convert into an office. This
provides a private area away from the distractions of home and
family, and keeps your computer and other office equipment out
of your living space. However, if you don't have a spare room,
and you lack the financial resources for renovations, don't
despair. Read on to learn how you can create an efficient
workspace in any home.
1. You don't have to give up your guest room to have an office
where you can see clients, if you replace the bed with a
pull-out couch or day bed.
2. If your house has a landing, there may be enough space to set
up a work area there, allowing you to keep it out of your living
area.
3. For the living room, bedroom, or family room, attractive
furniture is now available to suit every décor which allows you
to put your entire desktop computer behind doors and out of
sight when working hours are over for the day.
4. You may convert your dining room to an office by placing the
table next to a wall and using it as a desk. The table can still
seat up to three people when cleared, and can be moved out from
the wall for a larger group.
5. Even if there is no space available to designate as your
office, a laptop computer will allow you to work in any room.
Keep your small office supplies in a briefcase or other portable
unit that you can easily carry from room to room.
6. A filing cabinet or other storage unit on casters can be kept
under the table or close at hand while you are working, and
wheeled out of the way when you are finished.
7. A bookcase or shelves will provide plenty of storage, and
baskets
or other attractive containers can hold small office
supplies and prevent your workspace from taking over your living
area. A closed cabinet for larger office supplies is also a
must.
8. When space is limited, a multifunction machine that serves as
a printer, fax machine, scanner and copier, can be a great
benefit.
9. A free-standing privacy screen can be used to reduce
distractions and interruptions from other family members,
particularly if you will be seeing clients in your "office."
10. For additional home office ideas along with inspiring color
photographs, read "Activity Spaces: Inspiration & Information
for the Do-It-Yourselfer" by Laura F. Gross.
When creating your home office, you will need to consider not
only the space available but the nature of the work you will be
doing. Not everyone needs a large tabletop where they can spread
out papers, but if you do, that may determine where you can set
up shop. You will likely require access to electrical outlets
and telephone jacks, and proper lighting is essential for any
type of work. If you will be spending considerable time on a
computer, it is imperative that your set-up be ergonomically
correct to avoid repetitive stress injury or other
computer-related ailments.
This may be one of many challenges you will face as an
entrepreneur, but with the above tips and a little creativity,
you too can have a home office!
About the author:
Janet Barclay, Organized Assistant, offers a variety of services
to support the home-based business owner. Visit
www.organizedassistant.com for a free subscription to The
Organized Assistant Resource, a monthly ezine dedicated to
Maximizing Your Time and Space.
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