Home Office Expert Guide to Working From Home-Working Naked » Working from home

There are always two sides to a story and how I came up with the name Working Naked for my Web site is no exception. The first is that after I talked with many successful entrepreneurs and business people who worked from home, I was surprised that many worked in their “undies.” They explained that they’d get out of bed, grab a cup of coffee, check emails, and find themselves two hours later still sitting at their desk working. Truth be told, most of us do the same. So naturally working “almost” naked was an interesting way to identify this trend. Secondly and more importantly, Working Naked refers to the fact that when we begin working from home, we’re stripped of all of the corporate support that streamlines our day-to-day existence.

—Lisa Kanarek

The Naked Truth: how they did it

Do you ever wonder what motivates someone to start a business and what inspires their business ideas? Meet business professionals from around the country and find out what sparked their business ideas.

Business: The Swim Squad, founded by Aquatics Director Jordan Meher, provides-certified swimming instructors to drive to parents’ homes or community pools to teach [...]

Are you giving it up too easily?

After many takes, several lighting adjustments and extensive advice from a few video pros out there, I finally taped my first Working Naked video. In this video I share three ways to figure out what you should be charging for your product or services. If your fees are too high you may lose business. But [...]

Quiz: how organized are you?

The way your office is organized can affect your productivity. You can take time to schedule your days, but if you can’t find what you need to accomplish tasks, you’re wasting time. Take this test to figure out where you need help.
1. Do you spend time looking for lost items every day?
2. Are your files [...]

Home office supplies that inspire you

Do you remember the movie The Jerk and Steve Martin’s character yelling, “The new phonebook is here…I’m somebody now!” while dancing around? I feel the same way about the new Container Store “Work Smart Office Sale” catalog…dancing around included. Now we can all get organized or at least have an office that looks amazing. My [...]

4 cheap ways to update your home office

How would you describe your home office? Does it look a bit rough around the edges? Clients may not see your home office but that doesn’t mean it can’t be a nice, comfortable and even stylish place to work. There are a few cheap ways to give your home office a facelift.

Paint your walls and [...]