11.17.05
All The Comforts Of Home - Or Home Office!
With the continued explosion of small business startups
these days, home office setups are becoming more and more
of an issue. You need all the standard equipment of a brick
and mortar business, but can you afford them? And does it
really make a difference? The answer to both questions is
yes!
Many home business entrepreneurs feel that if they don’t
have clients stopping by, they don’t need to have a good
office setup. An old desk, your child’s forsaken bookshelf,
a chair from the kitchen table, and a miscellaneous table
or two will work just fine. The rest is just fluff.
However, consider these things. Every human being responds
to his/her surroundings in one form or another. When your
office looks like a professional place of business, you
actually respond by being more professional with your
clients and vendors. But more importantly, “leftover” desks
and chairs are normally not as comfortable as furniture
specifically designed for an office. When you spend a
tremendous amount of time at your desk, you physically need
it to be as comfortable as possible.
Chairs that provide little support, desks that don’t offer
enough space or aren’t ergonomically correct, and a setup
that does not lend itself to ease and functionality often
cause back, neck, shoulder, and eye strains. These may only
manifest themselves in the form of fatigue at first, but
eventually can develop into more serious conditions.
If you intend to work at home full-time, make sure you have
the best equipment you can have. You’ll need a chair
designed to offer full support over long periods of time.
You’ll want a desk that offers ample space, with a keyboard
tray to help prevent shoulder strain. You’ll also need your
monitor placed at eye level and to have even, natural
lighting in the room.
Think you can’t afford all these things? Sure you can!
Check your local phone directory for used office furniture.
You’ll be amazed at the bargains you can find. I recently
purchased a used desk that was in perfect condition for
only $225. The new price was $650. Office chairs,
bookcases, printer stands, lamps, and all types of other
office furniture were available at 50%-80% off. I could
have revamped my entire office for the price of one desk
bought at retail.
Other options? Check your Sunday newspaper for “going out
of business postings”, auctions, and used furniture
listings. There are bargains to be found everywhere.
When it comes to your small business, you need to consider
yourself and your well-being first. After all, if YOU
aren’t in good shape, how can your business be? With a
little investigation, you can have all the comforts of home
(or home office) for a fraction of the cost.
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