Making the Most of Home Office Technology

When I was in the corporate world, I had the perfect assistant. She was never late, took care of the tasks I didn’t have time to do, and was always in a good mood. When I started my first business I couldn’t take her with me, but since then I’ve relied on a few other assistants, my home office equipment.

The cost of equipment and the size of anything with an on and off switch (to borrow a phrase from flight attendants) drops all of the time. So having access to the equipment you need to help you stay productive is easy. Knowing what to buy can be tougher, but it doesn’t have to be.

The Crucial Computer
Keeping up with the latest computer is as easy as changing the tires on a moving car. You can either wait until you think the [Read more...]

Survey Gives a Peek at Small Business Life

When you’re working naked and running your own business, it’s not always easy to stay in touch with other small business owners. They may have the same thoughts and business concerns as you, but how do you know?

Brother International Corporation didn’t just wonder about what small business people were thinking…they asked them. In a recent survey of 500 U.S. small business owners, they discovered some interesting stats. A few of my favorites are:

1. Which of the following, if any, has been helpful in managing work-related stress?

  • Spending time with family and friends 45%
  • Exercising 34%
  • Getting away from your workplace for short breaks 29% [Read more...]
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