QuickTips Index
Don't drive and use your cell phone here
It's important for mobile office workers to know where they can and can't use their cell phones when driving. Save yourself a fine and insurance rate increases.
Understanding Independent Contractors
Understand what issues independent contractors face and if you want to make the choice to go independent.
Don't Forget About Those Who Stay Onsite
Ensure that all workers - onsite and mobile workers can work together.
New Mobile Gear Tips
New Mobile Gear Tips to ensure that you get your new mobile device up and running properly and safely.
Know Your Fire Extinguishers - Work at Home Fire Safety
Make sure you have the right extinguisher on hand when working at home.
Evaluate Workers Based on Performance Rather Than Location
Successful remote work programs depend on being managed successfully and evaluating remote workers properly.
Management Tips for Virtual Team Success
Management Tips for Virtual Team Success - Help Your Virtual Team Succeed
Cell Phone Etiquette
Basic cell phone etiquette is your responsibility and remembering to use cell phone etiquette no matter where you are working will make for better working relationships.
Go Green and Help the Environment Along the Way
Helping the environment can be accomplished with the use of telecommuting and other flexible work options.
Crime Prevention for Mobile Workers
Crime prevention is an important and often forgotten part of mobile work arrangements. Don't let your security precautions get missed.
Ensure Your Home Office Is Safe
Is the wiring safe in your home office? Here are some quick tips to ensure your home office is safe from electrical problems.
Working on a Train
Mobile office professionals that rely on rail transportation have a great opportunity to stay on top of work.
Keyboard Shortcuts for Mac Laptops
Use these keyboard shortcuts with your Mac laptop to save time and work more efficiently.
General Laptop Carrying Case Care
Tips for taking care of and cleaning any laptop carrying case. Help protect your mobile gear by knowing how to clean and care for your laptop case.
Caring for a Ballistic Nylon Laptop Case
Caring for a ballistic nylon laptop carrying case.
Leather Laptop Case Care & Cleaning
Your leather laptop carrying case requires some special care and treatment to keep it in good shape and so it lasts a long time and keeps your laptop protected.
Caring for a Suede Laptop Carrying Case
Tips for caring for and cleaning your suede laptop carrying case.
Create an Inventory of Your Mobile Gear
Before you travel anywhere with your mobile gear, make sure you have a complete inventory of your mobile gadgets. It's a good idea for telecommuters to keep an inventory of their home office equipment as well. Don't risk insurance problems.
Humidity and Laptops
Coping with humidity and operating your laptop safely while ensuring that you don't cause damage by working in conditions that are too humid.
Keyboard Shortcuts - Stay Productive and Comfortable
Learn how to use keyboard shortcuts with your laptop, they'll come in handy when you don't or can't use a mouse when working. It's also very convenient when you don't have a lot of space to work in.
Sample U-Shape Home Office Layout
U-shaped home offices work well for shared spaces and can provide space for storage.
Economical Home Offices Without Breaking the Bank
When you work at home you need comfort and a functional design without breaking the bank. Telecommuters don't need to spend a fortune to create a functional home office.
Successfully Managing a Virtual Team
Tips for managers to help ensure success with a virtual team. This can help avoid problems in the future.
Fire Tips for Working at Home
Use these tips to make sure you and your home office are prepared in case of fire.
Sample Home Office - T Shape Layout
Using a T-Shaped home office allows for more than one person to work and provides maximum workspace.