Home Office

Do you currently telecommute, freelance, run your own small business and work from a home office? Then Bright Hub’s home office channel is for you.Home offices are booming. The upsides are great - the commute is only a few steps away and no one cares if you are in your sweatpants or pajamas. It’s no surprise that a growing number of small business owners, as well as employees of larger companies, work out of their homes. And, home office users face some unique challenges. From avoiding the isolation of working alone to helping family and friends respect your work boundaries, working from home’s upsides and downsides are vastly different from the dynamics of small, and large, offices. Here you will find how to stay organized, avoid time traps, and utilize the latest technology to keep you productive and on deadline. You’ll also discover easy home office decorating tips and great ideas for avoiding work at home budget-busters. And, there’s even office software tips and reviews to help you improve your productivity and manage your tasks lists with ease.

Are You One of the 5 Million Telecommuters?

Are You One of the 5 Million Telecommuters?

Market research shows we can expect a curly upward spiral in the number of telecommuters and home-based workers. What are the reasons for this trend? Even more important, do you want to be among the 5 million people who are taking advantage of this cultural evolution?
Sole Proprietor Tax Planning 101: A Resource Guide

Sole Proprietor Tax Planning 101: A Resource Guide

Simply mentioning business taxes, IRS audits or corporate taxation issues can strike fear into the most business savvy entrepreneur. Many small business owners do not realize what deductions are available nor do they understand that a mere $400 in earnings is required to be claimed as income.
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