| With today's technology options, it is very easy | | | | shows you are serious about your business. It |
| for many to enjoy the telecommuting benefits of | | | | also ensures that the privacy of your negotiations |
| working at home. However, even with the latest | | | | and discussions is protected and eliminates the |
| tools and technology, there are still some | | | | distractions and interruptions of a meeting in a |
| important factors to consider if you are lacking a | | | | public venue or a home environment. |
| professional workplace. | | | | 4. Privacy - Personal privacy regarding your home |
| 1. Professional Image - A physical business | | | | address is important so you do not have uninvited |
| address versus a home address or Post Office | | | | visitors showing up at your door without warning. |
| box is important to your customers' perception in | | | | This could be a big problem if you are not |
| determining if they believe you are a reliable | | | | presentable for the business world. |
| business. It may not be important if you deliver | | | | 5. Package Delivery - You may miss important |
| exceptional products and services, however, you | | | | package deliveries if you are not home. |
| may miss the opportunity if you do not present a | | | | In addition to the convenience and other benefits |
| professional, credible image in the beginning. | | | | of a home office, the office space rent savings is |
| 2. Distractions - The distractions of a home office | | | | a huge benefit. Many telecommuters and home |
| (barking dogs, kids, chores, spouses) can throw | | | | office businesses are finding virtual offices, |
| your concentration and productivity off course | | | | typically operated by Office Business Centers, to |
| quickly, not to mention the reflection on your | | | | be a great hybrid workplace solution that allows |
| business if these noises can be heard in the | | | | the freedom to work just about anywhere, yet |
| background of an important call. | | | | provide the professional business address, meeting |
| 3. Meetings - A professional place to meet your | | | | place and other business amenities as needed at a |
| clients and colleagues improves your image and | | | | fraction of the cost for office space. |