Springnote Review: Online Note Taking Tool
Note taking has just been made easier. Springnote is a free online word processing application that lets users quickly take notes while viewing …
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Managing Virtual Teams: Getting Commuters and Telecommuters to Work Together
Managing both telecommuters and on-site workers can be a challenge. However, by establishing some ground rules, keeping everyone’s needs and …
Continue ReadingSupervising Employees Who Telecommute: What Standards Should You Set?
Does the thought of setting up a telecommuting program have you imagining your team’s productivity taking a nose dive? Or that if you cannot …
Continue ReadingThe Letter P: A Glossary of Technical Terms for the Home Office
Home Office Tech terms that start with the letter “P” and are used often in the BrightHub Home Office Tech channel, from paperless offices to pdf …
Continue ReadingUsing Microsoft Word's Outline View for Better Product Plans, Presentations, Lessons & Speeches
If you have to give public presentations in your line of work, you probably start by creating a talk in a word processor. Writing in the Outline …
Continue ReadingAdding an RSS news feed to a static website using a simple open source script
One of the challenges for a solo trader or home worker who wishes to have a simple web presence to promote their services is how to get people to come …
Continue ReadingPrepare for Home Office Emergencies: Tips for the Home Worker
Ever had one of those moments when it feels as though your entire home office is against you? You know, your Internet connection is lost, the …
Continue ReadingFTP – A Look at FTP Software Applications
FTP is a great technology, which is surprisingly not leveraged to its maximum potential. Lots of people are frightened off by the associated jargon, …
Continue ReadingHow to Turn a Bedroom into a Home Office
Having a home office in your bedroom is not ideal, but we must make do with what we have. I’ll show you how to have a home office in your …
Continue ReadingHow to Convert Your Spare Closet Space Into a Home Office
Imagine having a fully operational and complete home office without sacrificing an entire room. Now imagine the ability to make it disappear! With an …
Continue ReadingTelecommuting - Avoiding Bad Habits
Telecommuters, consultants, and freelancers all face the same temptations - the trick is to be aware of these temptations and develop good habits …
Continue ReadingTelecommuting - Common pitfalls and their solutions
Working from home can be very productive, but if you are not careful, you can fall into some very common pitfalls. Read about the most common …
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