The Virtual Office Survival Handbook

Whether you're working at home, on the road, or in any othernontraditional work arrangement, here's what you'll need to set up,survive, and thrive in the virtual office. Alice Bredin, theleading authority on the virtual office, gives you expert adviceon: * Getting there--choosing the right business idea, negotiating fortelecommuting, and selling your family on your new workstyle * Organizing yourself--structuring your environment, setting up avirtual office in your home or car, dealing with a satellite officesituation, choosing and finding the best technology * Maintaining your virtual office--staying in the loop when you'renot in an office, keeping in touch when you're on the road,generating business, finding free publicity, adopting the habits ofhighly successful virtual office workers, maintaining contact withthe office or customers, communicating effectively via technology * Surviving--creating and maintaining work/life balance, working athome with kids, avoiding overwork, making sure your accomplishmentsare recognized, learning to take vacations, staying away from thefridge, being a good boss to yourself Whether you are contemplating this new work arrangement, activelyin transition, or firmly entrenched in this workplace revolution,this comprehensive guide is your key to success in your new workingenvironment.

Partial table of contents: THE EVOLUTION OF THE VIRTUAL OFFICE. What Is a Virtual Office? Is the Virtual Office Right for You?: Assessing Your Skills andWork Habits. BECOMING PART OF THE VIRTUAL OFFICE. Working for a Corporation. Working for Yourself: Evaluating the Options. Managing Your Family and Other Personal Relationships. SETTING UP YOUR VIRTUAL OFFICE. Customizing Your Workplace for Efficiency and Comfort. Nuts and Bolts. LIFE IN THE VIRTUAL OFFICE. Structuring Your Unstructured Work Environment. Maintaining Visibility. Communicating Effectively Through Technology. Resources. Index.