Getting Things Done (GTD): David Allen, productivity guru, popularized the term GTD with the publication of his book by the title "Getting Things Done." The book outlines methods which can be used singly or, as is preferred, in an overall system to achieve maximum productivity in a work environment, whether in a home office, a cubicle, or a corporate environment.
Glossary: A collection of definitions for a collection of terms within a given subject or area of expertise. A glossary provides some of the same basic information as a dictionary, but is generally more specialized and does not concern itself with pronunciation and grammatical details.
Gmail: The free, web-based email client provided by online giant Google, Gmail is appreciated for its streamlined design and large storage space and is both loved and hated for its use of labels rather than folders.
Goal-Tracking Software: An essential element of productivity and efficiency in the home office, goal-tracking is made simpler and paperless by any of the numerous goal-tracking software programs available for the home office user. There are very simple, web-based programs available and more complex and customizable programs as well.
Google: Online giant Google began as a search engine and has since expanded into being an email client, ad provider and manager, shopping assistant and secure check-out method, and much, much more. Google's expansive popularity is largely due to their method of providing most applications free of charge to the public, sometimes permanently and sometimes for a "beta" period.
Grant: A grant is an allocation of money provided by the government or another organization for a specific purpose; many different types of grants exist; some are created to fund specific projects, some to help non-profit organizations, and some are available to individuals. Of particular interest to home office workers are grants that provide funding for the self-employed, small business start-ups, and other entrepreneurial endeavors.
Guest Account: A separate account on a single computer or computer network with limited permissions, so that Guests can access software programs, the internet, and basic functions of the computer or network but not change the settings or access restricted information or files.
Guide: A guide is a paper manual or online collection of webpages designed to provide the essential information and step-by-step instructions for users of a particular piece of equipment, software, or web application. A guide also refers to the individual providing the necessary information, whether via written word, online content, or multimedia interaction.