Planning the home office

You may wonder if it really is necessary to have a dedicated space to work from, however, once you try working from home without a dedicated home office area, you will quickly discover how easy it is to become distracted by simple things like the pile of washing up, the postman, the dog or just the kettle calling you to stop for a cuppa.

Being able to dedicate an entire room to your home office is a luxury for most people, however, a converted bedroom is a good idea.  Many box rooms are surprisingly big once the bed has been removed.

Essentials for a productive home office include the usual office desk, office chair and computer, however, you should also consider a filing cabinet.  There is no need to spend a fortune at first if this is a new venture or idea, so try using a reputable office furniture supplier online, as many have great discounts and deals better than the High Street.

Check you have everything you need to run your business, such as a telephone line for the internet access and stationery.  If you do intend to use the telephone quite a lot, then it is worth investing in a headset too, and a little extra on the office chair to ensure that it is comfortable and will not cause unnecessary discomfort from hours in the chair.