Melissa Rich Author – Your Virtual Home Office Can Be a Reality!

As of July 1, Tracy will be a guest blogger for YourVirtualHomeOfffice.  She has served as a Contributor Editor for the book and has been a consistent advisor for all things business.  Over the next month, Tracy will be introducing herself and her work at home experiences.  I am certain that you will find that she is completely qualified in the work at home industry.  Her home office insights will be a valuable addition to our team!

Please welcome Tracy to our Blog!

On Saturday (June 28th), I was fortunate enough to attend the 4th Annual Author Extravaganza at Town Crier Bookstore in Emporia, Kansas.  56 authors were in attendance and their works represented a wide range of genres.  I was quite pleased to be amongst such good company and fellow authors.

I was able to meet Mary Beth Izard (included in the photo).   Mary Beth’s book is titled BoomerPreneurs.  Her book was developed to help BabyBoomers become Entrepreneurs.  

Congrats to Mary Beth for her newly released book!

Taking my work on the road meant extra preparation.   Even though I was only gone for four days, the planning began about one week in advance.    I located a large canvas cargo carrier about the size of  a standard laundry basket.  It was large enough for me to transport my entire desktop computer – including the flat screen, keyboard, and mouse.   I knew that I would be staying at the same place for all three nights, so I would only have to set up the computer one time during my trip.  Next, I packed two briefcases of necessary files and basic office supplies.

Working from the road required advance planning and additional efforts.  However, it was that extra planning and effort that allowed me to continue with my normal duties from the comfort of a hotel – rather than from the comfort of my home office.

It was quite a long weekend for me.   Since my schedule is so flexible, I was able to accompany my daughter on a trip to Denver Colorado - which is 8 hours from my home office.   Most of the other parents were not able to attend due to their 9-5 traditional jobs.

I was able to attend the concert and completed all of my work from road.  Working from home also means that I can work remotely from any location – providing I pack all the tools and resources that I need to complete my duties.

Working from home offers unique flexibility that allowed me to combine business and pleasure.   My telecommuting role allowed me to pack up my office and work from a different location.

Work from home can mean anything from being a virtual contractor and working for a remote company in another state or area, it could be telecommuting from your office that is located 20 miles away or working from home could mean you are a business owner that has purchased a franchise/business and choose to have your office located in your home.

Work from home means different things to different people.

Check out our book website for ideas on how to set up your home office efficiently: 

http://www.yourvirtualhomeoffice.com/

Your Virtual Home Office is hosting a free webinar and will cover a wide range of topics including:

• Advantages of working from home.
• Disadvantages of working from a virtual home office – which are often overlooked. Did you know that working from home present unique challenges? Are you prepared to overcome those challenges?
• Personality traits for working from home. Do you have the drive and determination to succeed from a home office?

Melissa released her book on February 15th of this year. Her book focuses on the following topics:

• Advantages/disadvantages of working from home and required personality traits. Chapters one and two.
• Analysis of each work-at-home structure (employee, independent contractor, starting a business, purchasing a franchise). Chapters three through six.
• Evaluating opportunities (characteristics of scams, researching, and reporting). Chapters seven through nine.
• Preparing for working from home (establishing an office, becoming incorporated, and selecting experts, business insurance). Chapters ten through thirteen.
• Ongoing operations (coping with family, children, and interruptions; technology, sales, marketing, and tax implications). Chapters fourteen through nineteen.
• Success stories to provide additional insight and inspiration. Chapters twenty through twenty-three.

Attendance is limited to the first 100 to respond. Complete the registration form below to reserve your free webinar today and begin your work at home journey.

http://www.yourvirtualhomeoffice.com/free-webinar.php