Work from Home Advice and Resources for Telecommuters
By Melanie Pinola, About.com Guide
Start working from home or make the most of your telecommuting arrangement. This guide that will help you learn how to: become a telecommuter, set up your home office, and stay productive while working on your own.
- Find a Work from Home Job/Become a Telecommuter
- Set Up Your Home Office or Virtual Office
- Stay Productive and Balance Work/Life
Find a Work from Home Job/Become a Telecommuter
Find out what it takes to become a telecommuter, the best places to find a telecommuting position, and the benefits of telework programs for employers. We'll guide you through the steps of setting up and negotiating a remote work arrangement.
- What is Telecommuting?
- How To Get a Work from Home Job
- How to Negotiate a Remote Work Arrangement
- Best Jobs for Telecommuting
- Best Telecommuting Companies
- Telecommuting Pros and Cons
- Benefits of Telecommuting for Employers
- Remote Workers vs Telecommuters vs Teleworkers
Set Up Your Home Office or Virtual Office
Your virtual office can be a fully-equipped, dedicated room in your home ... or a simple setup involving little more than a laptop and the nearest flat surface. Here's some advice on creating the perfect working environment for your needs, whether you work at home or on the go.
- 3 Basic Technologies for Mobile Work
- Speed Up Your Home Internet Speed
- Selecting Internet Service for Your Home Office
- How To Set Up a Wireless Network
- Troubleshoot WiFi Problems
- Troubleshoot VPN Connections
- Directory of Home Office Photo Galleries
- 7 Free and Simple Ways to Green Your Home Office
- Links to Computer Buying Advice & Reviews
Stay Productive and Balance Work/Life
Here are our favorite tips and tricks for maintaining your productivity, using technology, and trying to get to that work/life balance ideal.