In 1997, I wrote The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Starting a Home-Based Business, which subsequently went through 3 editions. By the time I wrote the … Read more about Lessons from More than 25 Years of Working from Home
Addressing the Risks of a Remote Workforce
When the pandemic began, remote work arrangements were the only option for some companies to stay in business. Now, remote work arrangements—full-time … Read more about Addressing the Risks of a Remote Workforce
Unanswered Business Questions for COVID-19
The number one question that businesses are asking about the pandemic is when it will end. No one has an answer. No one is even speculating about it. … Read more about Unanswered Business Questions for COVID-19
Working from Home Due to COVID-19: Tax Implications
If you are self-employed and conduct business from home, you may be eligible to take a home office deduction. There are strict tax rules governing … Read more about Working from Home Due to COVID-19: Tax Implications
Better Concentration: What Works for You?
With so many people currently working from home, focusing on work can be problematic. It’s important to be able to concentrate on work when it needs … Read more about Better Concentration: What Works for You?
Setting Up a Home Office
Working from home—full time or occasionally—has become the norm for many business owners. It’s been my norm for more than 35 years. And with the … Read more about Setting Up a Home Office
Hiring Remote Workers: Benefits and Burdens
Telework is a prevalent practice these days, especially for work that can easily be done remotely (e.g., business consulting, marketing, and … Read more about Hiring Remote Workers: Benefits and Burdens
Remote Workers: 3 Hidden Liability Issues for Employers to Consider
Allowing employees to work from home is a win-win. From the company perspective, employees who telecommute are more productive (perhaps because they … Read more about Remote Workers: 3 Hidden Liability Issues for Employers to Consider
