There is no denying that remote teams are a growing trend throughout the working world. Global Workplace Analytics reports that the practice of working from home for the traditional (i.e., not self-employed) staff member has more than doubled since 2005. This is a result of supply and demand: the …
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Stay Clear of these Work-From-Home Scams
The flexibility that working from home offers appeals to many of us. We like the idea of setting our own hours and saving on commuting costs. However, many unscrupulous companies prey on our desire to work from home with scams. In 2010, that latest year for which statistics are available, the …
Outfitting a Contemporary Home Office for Your Startup
If you’re planning to designate a room in your home to become a home office, you probably can’t wait to get it set up. You must be already imagining a comfortable office, with a state-of-the-art armchair and a large desk, and you definitely don’t want your office to become a place where you simply …
What to Look for in a Remote Hire
Hiring is always a challenging process, but the pressure increases when you are hiring for a remote position. The virtual office is becoming more popular with every passing year, as businesses realize the dramatic cost benefits of expanding your team remotely. It’s important that business owners …
How to Boost Your Productivity While Working From Home
When you decided to work from home, it’s likely you were drawn to the flexibility and the independence it provides. You can set your own schedule, perhaps working nights and weekends for a big project one week and then sleeping in the next day or two. You can take a break when you want, allowing …
Welcome Home: Tips for Working From Home
What do you think of when you hear the phrases “home business” or “work from home?” How has that image changed in recent years? In the 21st century, working at home no longer means someone working out of the garage or the spare bedroom until making it big – think Apple, Amazon or Disney. Although …
