Setting up an Office

There are plenty of great reasons to set up a home office. One of the perks of working from home is being able to take breaks when you want to, spend time with family, etc. However, this can quickly eat up your day without you realizing it. Also, there’s nothing worse than picking up the phone with an important client and having a knock on your door or your child ask for something.  

This is the time you know  you have to go out and rent an office?  Before you go out and start looking for an office space copy down our tips and you will be ready to take your business to the next level.

TIPS:

1.    The most important task that will insure the success of this project is to start a budget. Unless you have an unlimited supply of money, the finances required to start an office will be your most limiting resource.

2.    Before you start looking around at offices, you must first determine how much office space you will need. Your time is valuable. Don't waste your time looking at offices that will be either too large or too small. Take the time to properly estimate how much office space you will need.

3.    Regardless if you will be working at home or in office space outside your home, you will need office furniture. Some office furniture will be expensive and some may be inexpensive.  Only get was is necessary.  I'm pretty sure you will find some furniture you really want but don't need, leave it.  After your business grows maybe you can get it.

4.    Last, but not least, are office supplies. This will most likely be the smallest line in your office startup budget, but it cannot be overlooked. Office supplies are not expensive but they must be accounted for in order to avoid spending more money than you have. Don't spend too much time on this task, but at the same time make sure it is not forgotten.