How to set up a home office space

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How to set up a home office space

Once you��ve decided to use your home for your business, setting up an office space comes next. That shouldn��t be too difficult for most authors, as they already work from home.

If you write at your kitchen table or just head to the coffeeshop to pen your novel, though, you��ll have to make some adjustments. First, you need to select a room in your house that��s dedicated to business use. That may be a requirement of local zoning laws, and if you wish to take a home office deduction on your federal taxes, it��s a must. Secondly, whichever room you select, ensure that you it will be a fairly quiet and private place to work. A spare room often works best for that purpose. If clients are coming to your office, you��ll want a room near the front entrance to ensure people aren��t traipsing through your house where your family may be.

There are several pieces of equipment or services you��ll need to acquire for a functional home office:
�� Office furniture �� This could include a desk, chairs (for your desk and for clients to sit), wastebasket, bookshelf, and file cabinet. Your desk chair should be comfortable with plenty of back support.
�� Computer �� You��ll need a device to work on. A printer for it is a must.
�� Internet connection �� Your computer needs to have email and the ability to operate various programs. Always opt for a fast, reliable connection.
�� Software �� You��ll at a minimum need a word processing and an accounting program or app. If putting together public presentations, you��ll want PowerPoint or an equivalent.
�� Telephone �� A cell or Internet-based phone rather than a landline is fine.
�� Assorted office supplies �� Among the many items you��ll likely need are a notepad, pens, Post-it notes, printer paper, printer cartridges, envelopes and stamps.

As arranging your office, make sure you don��t place your computer so that window light shines on the screen. Likewise, you don��t want the glare of a setting or rising sun striking your eyes through the window. Make sure cords are covered with plenty of slack so you and others don��t trip over them.

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