| "> | | | | Extensive equipment may require additional wiring for |
| Everyone seems to want to work from home. It's | | | | more outlets and phone lines. This could also |
| staggering the number of people that are starting | | | | necessitate an additional circuit breaker. |
| home businesses. Yet, it's not just about home | | | | - Will you need to have customers over to your |
| businesses, many companies are allowing their | | | | home office? You'll want to check into local |
| employees to work from home either full or part | | | | restrictions but usually it's not a problem to have a |
| time. | | | | few visitors. But, will you want a separate entrance |
| But, how do you prepare your home for a home | | | | for them? Will they need a parking spot? What about |
| business or a work-from-home job? And, when is it | | | | a waiting area? |
| advisable to renovate or even build an addition? Let's | | | | - How much room will you need to run an efficient |
| take a look at a few home office requirements. | | | | home office? Depending on your business, the type |
| What Does a Home Office Need to be Productive? | | | | equipment and the amount of mail, paperwork, |
| Working from home can be messy. Do you value a | | | | supplies, and furniture, enough space can be a |
| clean, orderly house? What conditions are ideal for | | | | challenge. Storage can be a huge issue. |
| you to be most productive? These are just the basic | | | | Do You Need a Home Addition or a Basic Remodel? |
| questions. You must also consider the activities you'll | | | | Don't do anything rash. My advice is to start small. Is |
| be performing in your business or work-from-home | | | | it a short term, work-from-home gig or is this a full |
| job. The most important consideration is whether a | | | | on home business that will be permanent. You'll want |
| simple house remodel will suffice or if you'll need to | | | | to be able to answer the above questions and doing |
| create a home addition. | | | | so may take some time. |
| Here are some basic considerations to think about: | | | | If you are starting a business, let it become |
| - Does your workspace need to be private and | | | | successful before you do anything major to your |
| quiet? Will family interruptions ruin your day? | | | | home. First off, you may decide against expansion. |
| Sometimes a job that requires a lot of creativity or | | | | Secondly, once you are successful with the business, |
| private phone conversations requires a definitive | | | | you'll have a far better idea as to your needs. Home |
| separation from the rest of the home. | | | | businesses can fail, interests can wane, but a home |
| - What kind of office equipment is needed? | | | | addition is forever. Plan wisely. |