· Gather up all the office supplies from around the house – stamps, pens, tape

· Hang a welcome sign on the door, or place a doormat at the entrance to separate the office from the residence

· Post your office hours and leave when it is time to go. Close the door behind you when you leave to reinforce that you are finished for the day

 

 

· Suspend a shelf on the wall beside the desk to hold small items that are used frequently

· Place supplies that you need daily within arms reach from where you sit

 

 

TELEPHONE

· Mount the telephone on the wall to free up desk space

· Consider getting a beeper to allow you to get out of the office during the day

· Get a headset or a speakerphone if you need to use your hands while talking

· Never let children answer the business phone. It is worth the extra to put in a separate line

· Use a phone log to record who phoned whom, what day and time, what was discussed, and what was promised

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