Starting a home business has lots of advantages. You get to work in your pyjamas if you feel like it, you save money on fuel and you can grab a home-made coffee whenever you want one. One of the downsides of setting up a business in your home is that you are always at work. For this reason it is important to set aside a space for business. When you leave that space, you leave work.
If you have a spare room this would be the obvious place to set up your business. If you don’t have this luxury you can create an office space in a corner of a room, against a wall or even in the garage. Home office arrangements are really only limited by your imagination.
Furnishings
You can find lots of furnishing ideas for your home office online at A-Mart. Measure your space carefully before making a purchase. Remember, when it comes to furnishing office space less is generally best.
Be Ergonomic
Comfort is incredibly important. Make sure your chair provides enough support; ensure that your computer screen is at eye level and that your arms are parallel to the floor when using your keyboard. These things may sound trifling but they are very important. A poor desk arrangement may result in you suffering frozen shoulder and a sore back. If you have any extra cash, use it to buy the best chair you can afford. You won’t regret it.
Lighting
Your home office will need to be adequately lit. Avoid the darker areas of your home. Try and make the best use of any natural light you have. This will not only provide the best lighting but will also make you feel better. Natural light helps create happiness. Overhead lighting is usually not enough for a home office, so buying a desk lamp is always a good idea.
Storage
One of the biggest dangers of the home business is that will overtake your home. Try and keep your business contained within your office space to avoid it spilling into your living areas. This will help keep a boundary between work and home life. Make sure you have enough storage. There are lots of innovative storage options available. Use space cleverly; utilise the area under your desk and the wall behind your desk for shelving and storage.
Personalise Your Space
One of the other advantages of a home business is that you can personalise your work space. You do not have to spend eight hours in a colourless cubicle any longer! Add some family photos, a plant, and inspirational posters, anything you will enjoy looking at.
Watch the Cords
One thing to definitely avoid in the home office is having unsightly cords everywhere. If you need to pay for an extra power point, do so. Put cords behind furnishings where possible. You can also purchase cord shorteners to help avoid having a bulky mass of lengthy cords to deal with.
