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~ (Author) "A virtual office is any worksite outside of the traditional office in which people still do the work associated with a traditional office..." (more)
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Bredin, who writes the syndicated newspaper column "Working at Home," offers a step-by-step guide to setting up a home office or a virtual office. With an estimated 40% of all U.S. employees expected to work in nontraditional offices by the year 2000, even the cubicle-bound might want to know about these new arrangements and how to make them work best for employers as well as workers. A major reason for resisting these novel work settings is the difficulty of effective interaction between employees and their colleagues or supervisors. Bredin starts by describing the professions and industries most suited to virtual or home offices and the employee personality and temperament that will thrive in the situation. Then she offers first-rate nitty-gritty advice on setting up an office, from choosing computer systems, legal and tax requirements for home business, time management and more. Especially helpful are her strategies for coping with real life-handling rejection, managing child-care crises, keeping up with office gossip and how to avoid nonstop eating. This is an excellent guide for freelancers, small business owners and employees of large corporations who want a flexible work situation.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.


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Working from home is like the legendary curse: may you get what you wish for. Bredin, who is a commentator for National Public Radio's "Marketplace" and manages two online forums for home-office users, addresses the pitfalls of working at home for either the telecommuter or home-based businessperson. She addresses distractions, isolation, and time management as well as the not-so-obvious headaches like technology support and types of office equipment. Bredin knows the territory and offers assistance on a wide range of concerns from zoning and taxes to when to take a nap. She offers self-assessment tools and problem-solving checklists for coping with whatever challenges might arise. Considering the growth in home offices, this is an essential purchase for libraries. Highly recommended.?Joshua Cohen, Mid-Hudson Lib. System, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 259 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley; FIRST EDITIION FIRST PRINTING edition (March 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0471120596
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471120599
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.5 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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3.0 out of 5 stars Ahead of its time in 1996. Somewhat dated now. Well done., April 3, 1999
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Even with the explosion in home based technology in the last three years the basics in the book are well researched and well written. I was really hopeing to find an updated version of this pioneer work. Having many employees now living the vision Ms. Bredin wrote about I require this book to be read and kept/used as reference. It's almost part of the employee manual. I know when they see the 1996 copyright date, and they think they are doing something new, it seems a chore to have to read the book. In the end all have been happy they did. Looking forward to the update.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Office in Cyberspace, February 24, 2009
I've only read a few chapters but what I've read impresses me. It's fresh and innovative and something I hadn't really thought about using. I'm just starting my own business and this has given me tons of ideas for an office in cyberspace with no rent!
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