Setting Up a Virtual Office - All That You Need to Know

The advent of broadband internet services and the affordability of desktops and laptops have made virtual offices a reality. With escalating gasoline prices, several offices are allowing telecommuting or telepresence for their employees. I must agree that this is a viable and a sensible move, where employees save on commuting costs without compromising on their work, and at the same time make optimum use of technology in order to accomplish their goals.

However, some people have opted out of their regular office, to work independently from home, because the office does not allow telepresence, and commuting to work is expensive. They are looking to technology to set up a virtual office, so that work can go on as usual, minus the traffic delays, road rage and, of course, exorbitant fuel prices. However, some preparation would certainly give you a head start in setting up and executing tasks from a virtual office without interfering with your routine tasks. Let's look into some basics of setting up a virtual office so that being a "one man team," allow you to work to the best of your advantage.

Let's discuss some basic hardware requirements before we look into your virtual needs. But before that, I recommend reading "Working the Right Way" on your posture, equipment setup, and other things to consider when you are getting started.
Desktop or Laptop: It is most likely that you already have one with the Operating system of your choice.

UPS: Unlimited Power Supply:
UPS, this acronym does exactly for what it stands for, an "Unlimited Power Supply" until you can safely save your work and shut down the system. UPS that backs up from 10 mins to 6 hrs are available in the market. This is an essential part of the home-office. For those who are of the opinion that investing