You’ve got a home-based business. Or you work remotely for an employer. Either way, you plan to make working from home work. From choosing the right desk and storage setup, to avoiding common telecommuting pitfalls, here are some helpful ideas—including productivity tips from experts.

Are you bogged down with paper…or are you a minimalist, perfectly comfortable with e-files and Cloud based backups? Is it mostly computer work, or are you up to your neck with bulky books and piles of files? Before you buy…consider your needs carefully.

 

For the Computer Savvy:

Choose a desk designed for computer use. Look for built-in cutouts to organize electrical cords. Prefer a separate keyword for your laptop? Drop-front drawers are designed just for that.

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Dash Store recommends:

• Wilcot Office Chair
• Ballari Office Chair
• Vintage Shelf

For the Paper Pusher:

You need serious desk surface space. To keep the paper from getting totally out of hand, having overhead storage, undermount filing drawers and maybe separate storage cabinets/bookcases is essential.

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Dash Store recommends:

• Wilcot Office Chair
• Ballari Office Chair
• Vintage Shelf

For the Multitasker:

You do it all…paper juggling, computer work, printing, scanning, faxing and maybe even meeting clients. A large L-shaped desk offers a separate meeting place for face-to-face time. With their pullout trays for printers, built-in power strips and ample storage…the latest credenzas are custom made for multitaskers.

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Dash Store recommends:

• Wilcot Office Chair
• Ballari Office Chair
• Vintage Shelf