Overview
The number of people working from home, whether on a part or full time basis, has grown to nearly 50 million. There are many design books that take a decorative point of view for creating a home office, but there has yet to be a complete reference for home office users that covers topics from furniture selection to phone and fax lines. Set Up Your Home Office In a Weekend takes the complete approach to creating a home office by discussing everything from space needs to financial planning to software selection. Home office users will find coverage of such hot topics as setting up office space, selecting computer equipment, connecting to the world, and keeping track of the finances and records. Both the self-employed and small business owners will benefit from the information and resources found in this comprehensive reference.Synopsis
This guide takes a complete approach to creating a home office by discussing everything from space needs to financial planning to software selection. Home-office dwellers will find coverage of such hot topics as setting up office space, selecting computer equipment, connecting, and keeping track of finances and records.Editorials
From Barnes & Noble
The Barnes & Noble ReviewWhether you've already got a home office or you're planning to clear out some nook and set one up, here's your guide. Full of common sense, it covers all the issues you'll face, from ergonomics to equipment budgeting, choosing an Internet service provider to managing finances on your computer.
The book's premise is that you can get up and running completely in a weekend. OK, maybe you can't pick out your office chair the same weekend you plan your marketing strategy, but Faithe Wempen does offer a remarkably coherent plan for getting from Step A to Step Z at your own pace.
On Friday night, you'll do the necessary reality check: Is working home right for you? Saturday morning, set up your office space. Saturday afternoon, choose your computer equipment and related peripherals. Saturday evening, plan your connections to the world: your phone and fax services, mailing addresses, and so forth. On Sunday, you'll address the revenue side of the equation: finding customers, planning advertising and marketing, tracking the money you earn, and documenting your home office deduction should the IRS ever ask.
Wempen has a welcome talent for keeping things simple. Whether you're planning to run a global consultancy or a dog babysitting business, Set Up Your Home Office in a Weekend has the answers you're looking for. (Bill Camarda)
Bill Camarda is a consultant and writer with nearly 20 years' experience in helping technology companies deploy and market advanced software, computing, and networking products and services. His 15 books include Special Edition Using Word 2000 and Upgrading & Fixing Networks For Dummies®, Second Edition.