Are you a virtual worker or thinking of becoming one? If you are, you’re not alone. There’s been a rise in virtual workers of 800 percent in just the past five years (Nemertes Research 2005). A big reason for this dramatic increase is that it’s a great way to start a company, especially if you can work from a home office or out in the field.
With that in mind, a team of experts at Hewlett-Packard came up with these five tips on how to successfully operate a business from your home.
Tip #1: Make sure your business can operate “virtually.” Are you meeting with contacts at your place of business or theirs? Do you spend most of your time outside the office?
• Good candidates for a virtual business include architects, interior designers, homebuilders, computer professionals, accountants and other service professionals whose work is actually conducted in other people’s homes or businesses-ranging from cleaning services to home repair.
Tip #2: Consider your personality. Are you a self-starter or do you need inspiration from others to get things done? Do you prefer quiet time to work or do you thrive around other...