January 2, 2013
Keys to Running a Productive Virtual Office Space
Although working from home in a virtual office seems like a great idea, there are many distractions that can prohibit you from being productive. Many of these distractions can be avoided if you know what they are. Here are a few tips on how to be productive in your virtual office space.
Share Documents with Employees
One of the keys of being successful in any business is communication with employees and team members. This takes on even more importance when you are working from a virtual office space due to the lack of face to face interaction that you have with your staff. Being able to share documents with employees will allow you to show them exactly what you are looking for so you can avoid misunderstandings. There are many different websites that allow you to share these documents with your staff in a safe and effective way. Be sure to get a reputable server so you can avoid being hacked or sending sensitive information on a unsecure network. You can also use screen sharing software that will actually allow you to walk employees step by step through important documents.
Dedicated Workspace
One of the best ways to be productive at your virtual office is creating a workspace in your home that is totally dedicated to your work. Whether it be a whole room or a corner of a room, having a desk with all of your work gear on it can make you feel like you have stepped into another world. Having a dedicated space can help you to avoid distractions that could haunt you if you were working from the couch or kitchen table. Most people who work from home usually find themselves working on household chores rather than their business, which is one thing that a dedicated space can help to eradicate.
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