Whether you're working at home, on the road, or in any othernontraditional work arrangement, here's what you'll need to set up, survive, and thrive in the virtual office. Alice Bredin, theleading authority on the virtual office, gives you expert adviceon: * Getting there--choosing the right business idea, negotiating fortelecommuting, and selling your family on your new workstyle * Organizing yourself--structuring your environment, setting up avirtual office in your home or car, dealing with a satellite officesituation, choosing and finding the best technology * Maintaining your virtual office--staying in the loop when you'renot in an office, keeping in touch when you're on the road, generating business, finding free publicity, adopting the habits ofhighly successful virtual office workers, maintaining contact withthe office or customers, communicating effectively via technology * Surviving--creating and maintaining work/life balance, working athome with kids, avoiding overwork, making sure your accomplishmentsare recognized, learning to take vacations, staying away from thefridge, being a good boss to yourself Whether you are contemplating this new work arrangement, activelyin transition, or firmly entrenched in this workplace revolution, this comprehensive guide is your key to success in your new workingenvironment.
I've only read a few chapters but what I've read impresses me. It's fresh and innovative and something I hadn't really thought about using. I'm just starting my own business and this has given me tons of ideas for an office in cyberspace with no rent!
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Working Remotely: The Fairytale vs. Reality, and Hacks for Success
Published by Beth Clark • September 18, 2018
If you're one of the 3.9 million full-time employees in the US who work remotely at least 50% of the time, you already know that the struggle is all too real some days, so here are some resources and practical hacks to help you overcome the inevitable challenges and succeed. (No judgement if you're reading this in your pajamas!)
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