It almost goes without saying that one of the main reasons you run a business is to make money. If you have a traditional “bricks and mortar” store, you can always accept payments from your customers simply by getting yourself a cash register or cash box. Yet many businesses are exclusively on the internet. Then…
nAnd finally for those of us who live in warm (hot!) climates, we expend a lot of energy trying to keep cool. So here are a few tips to cool off your home office: Place bookcases on all southern and western walls; Shut off appllicances and lights when room is not in use; Plant evergreens…
You can reduce your heating bill by: Adding a room humidifier to make the existing temperature seem warmer; Install a room heater; Use insulated glass and make sure that walls as well as ceilings are properly insulated to a standard of R-19; Draw curtains, drapes, or blinds to retain heat when there is no direct sunlight;…
Today’s green office tip is: Purchase green office products. You can find these by looking online. They include toner, ink for your inkjet, file folders, paper, and even furniture. One store that carries a complete selection is The Green Office. I stumbled upon them while researching this section, but I’m quite impressed by all that…
The tip for the day is: Use Light Emitting Diodes (LED) and Compact Flourscent Bulbs (CFB) that produce more light, last longer than ordinary incandescent bulbs, and use less energy. LEDs are expected to drop in price and be comparable to halogen and CFB lighting due to new materials that are being used to produce…
Creating a green home office would definitely be a step towards protecting our planet from unneccessary damage. And it is surprisingly easy to do as you’ll see from the suggestions below. In today’s consciousness regarding our environment, it makes sense to hellp protect our planet as much as possible. It is surprisingly easy to do so…
Sometimes choosing the right home office furniture can be a bit daunting and, depending on your tastes, a bit expensive. So here are some tips that people just starting out might find handy. Desks Some people have found that their unused dining room table provided enough space for all of their needs. My personal favorite…
Welcome to the ranks of the homeschoolers who also are working from their home. But before you head to Ikea to buy a lot of furniture, there are a few things that you should take into consideration. After choosing what type of business you will be building, setting up your home-office is the most important…
When people consider their home office, usually we model them according to where we worked outside of the house. So, we think of a room with a door. (I don’t know too many people who think of setting up a cubicle in the middle of their home.) However, before you turn one of your spare…
Today I will share with you the story of “The Many Home Offices of CHK”. I’m sure you’ll find it to be quite entertaining (but that’s only because you weren’t doing the heavy lifting!) Well, I started my typing business when we were in a tiny, teeny tiny, apartment, so my “office” was a small…