Small Office, Home Office (SOHO)

Choosing the Right Computer Desk
Choosing the right computer desk is one of the most important steps you have to take in order to set up your home office, because you'll build your home office upon and around that computer desk. If you already have a computer, be sure to purchase a desk designed for the computer you have. Tips for finding the right computer desk include looking for features that accommodate your computer's components, deciding if you need a trolley, buying a corner desk and looking at its keyboard positioning options. Site features home office desk photographs and pictures, as well as desk organizer information. Also includes information about putting a rearview mirror at a corner desk to keep track of any activity behind you.

Great Customer Service
It doesn't matter if you're running a one man/one woman enterprise or running a corporation with thousands of employees, one of the major keys to your success is customer relations. Customer relations can be as simple, according to this article, as remembering to call your customer by his or her name. The trick is to make the customer feel that he or she is your only concern. You should take care of problems quickly, be polite, actually listen to what your customer has to say, ask questions and follow up. The article reminds us that it is far easier and less expensive to keep a customer than it is to find a new one. Also on this page are links to several other articles of interest to the home businessperson, such as five marketing mistakes to avoid and a helpful article on the importance of knowing your local zoning restrictions.

FAQ's About Telecommuting
This web page offers answers to frequently asked questions about "telecommuting." Topics include types of jobs, advantages, disadvantages, home office, history, case studies, presentations, benefits, and growth. This is a helpful site for those interested in telecommuting.

Small Business Guide
There are many things to purchase before setting up a home office, such as computers, office equipment, extra phone lines, Internet access and furniture. However, other aspects of a working at home are also important: what home office items are tax-deductible and dealing with family interruptions in your home office, for instance. This page will point you in the right direction to discover if a home office is right for you. Also, you'll find information about managing telecommuters below. Site includes business plan basics, writing a business plan, using a business plan, small business financing, equity financing, finding capital, marketing basics, marketing research, competitive analysis, marketing plans, advertising and public relations, trade shows, e-marketing, signs and training employees.