Small/Home Office (SOHO)

Work Family Issues for Telecommuters
Whatever your juggling act - caring for an elderly parent, raising children, dealing with workplace stress, or just trying to find some quiet time to yourself, this section is full of tips, resources, articles and alternatives to traditional attitudes on career and family. All are designed to help ease the strain between the often-competitive demands of job and home. We've also provided links to local and national groups that you can turn to for more information and assistance on a wide variety of work-family issues. Includes sections on state resources, national organizations and more to help telecommuters.

The National Association for the Self-Employed
The National Association for the Self-Employed has been around since 1981 helping the ever-growing legions of self-employed people in this country. If you are self-employed or thinking about becoming self-employed you may want to join the NASE and receive a wide range of benefits, including buying discounted office supplies, discounted auto insurance, and even access to affordable health insurance. You will also be kept up-to-date on any and all pending legislation, which affects the life and the pocketbook of the self-employed.

SOHO America
SOHO America exists to provide you with a virtual community where you can interact with other small-office/home-office professionals-people like you-who are facing the day-to-day challenges, the risks and rewards, of running a SOHO business. With your participation, we will build an interactive community-a global small town-where our citizens can exchange ideas and network with their peers. Here at SOHO Online, you will find the knowledge, resources and inspiration you need to succeed. Includes tips on marketing your small business, finance tips and advice, legal tips and advice, startup business information and technology information.

Work-Life
This site is an information clearinghouse for work-life professionals. Includes trend reports, special reports, work-life e-courses research, surveys, briefs, news, articles and more. Workplace childcare, a discussion forum, tips, a work-life calendar and more is offered. Information about leading and managing employees for small business owners is also presented. This is a good connection point for those interested in the work and family life balance.

Organizing a Filing System
Organize your home office with these easy tips that help you set up and create a filing system. Supplies needed are filing cabinet(s), file folders, a label maker, file section dividers, and pens. If your paper is in piles, boxes or all over the house or office, set aside a few days to sort through it all. Separate the types of paper you need to keep track of. Start to label your categories and you can have as many as you want but it is a good idea not to have too many. Make sure each one is named clearly so there is no confusion about what is in that section. Divide up folders according to banking and loans, properties and utilities to start. Good tips for those who work from home and need help setting up a home office as well.