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Working Naked is a blog dedicated to helping anyone working from home either part time, full time... Read More Lisa Kanarek, Home Office Expert Lisa Kanarek

Your brain may affect productivity more than you think

Some people think that left-brain thinkers are analytical, sequential and sometimes obsessive (I’ve been accused of all three), while right-brain thinkers are creative types who make sure nothing stifles their creativity, including organization. The saying, “If a disorganized desk is the sign of a cluttered mind, what does an empty desk mean?” makes it hard [...]

All dressed up: a home office with function built in

When your home office is in a spare bedroom, modular furniture is the ideal way to keep the room flexible, especially if you decide to use the space for something else. When you design a room in your home to be used only as a home office, built-ins are a good choice.
This home office is [...]

A coffee shop isn’t the only place to work

I’ve noticed for the past few weeks that I spend less time in my home office and more time working on my back porch, at Starbuck’s (free Wi-Fi rocks!) and anywhere other than at my desk.  It turns out that I’m not alone.
I talked with other home office professionals who enjoy the freedom of working [...]

All dressed up: wild about business

The best words to describe the corporate headquarters for FamZoo are fun, functional and fabulous. This former guest bedroom under the stairs reflects owner Bill Dwight’s sense of play and his excitement for his online business.
Between the orange walls (Benjamin Moore Soft Glow) and paw prints climbing up the walls and across the ceiling, this [...]

Blood, sweat and homebased business fears

Working from home is hard work but at the same time it’s scary.  When you first start working from home and you’re spending time growing your business, it’s normal to face a few worries along with fear. Aside from figuring out how you’re going to grow your business, you have to worry about how to [...]