More Australians are working from home than ever before, thanks to the amazing level of digital connectivity we currently enjoy. Aside from entrepreneurs, many salaried folk now spend 4 days at home and visit the office once a week, which works for both employer and employee.
In this short article, we offer information to help you create the perfect workspace at home.
Essential furniture
Regardless of where in the house you choose for your office, you will need a good quality ergonomic chair and a large desk/table; resist the temptation to go cheap with the chair, you will thank yourself later. Search the web for a top-rated supplier of office furniture and equipment and choose one of their extensive range of chairs that are designed for comfort. The table/desk should be large enough to accommodate a desktop PC and a printer, not to mention the many items you will accumulate, a few drawers is ideal.
Dedicated Internet connection
If you haven’t already got a fibre Internet connection, this is a must; you need a connection to the outside world if you are going to run your business empire; search the web for ISPs and choose a suitable package and we recommend going wireless, which allows you to move around the home while having a video call.
Printer/scanner/copier
If you are creating an office in 2024, you should digitalise all documentation and store the data on your cloud network. Scan all paperwork and store the originals in a small filing cabinet, which is all you really need. The copier will also come in handy and a colour printer is perfect for printing brochures and flyers. High-quality printing can be outsourced to a local print shop.
Multiple screens
It isn’t only gamers that can use multiple screens; having 3 screens, for example, is perfect for graphic designers and video editors; of course, it depends on the nature of your business. If you would rather keep things compact, a gaming laptop has all the computing power you will ever need; set up a wireless router and you can automatically login when you boot up the computer.
Go wireless
Ask your ISP to install a couple of wireless routers and you are not confined to working in your office; wear a headset and you can talk to people while moving around your home; make sure your Internet package has enough bandwidth to give you lightning speed and you can enjoy real-time video calls with zero lag.
If you have a family, the spare room would be the ideal location for your office; some people have a stand-alone structure in the garden that keeps work separated from home life. There are companies that convert old sea containers into offices, all you need is a concrete base and you are good to go.
Working from home demands a level of time management; use your time wisely and you will get more done.