Home Office Organisation (2)

Well, the office still has not moved, we are debating what colour the walls of the new office should be.  Believe me I do not care, however, Jane seems to think it important……

Anyway, back to business.  When setting up your office what do you need to consider?  The first thing is space.  How much space do you need?  In my case, as I said last time, the move of offices has been prompted by my spacial needs to hold my growing stock of books.  I could store the books in the attic and keep the office in the present room, but is that practical?  Running up and down stairs to find books so that I can take them back to the office to weigh them so that I can package them, the space needed to wrap them etc.  It is the practicalities that you need to consider.  For me I need to move my office.

For many a good option for the office and inventory storage is the garage (if the house has one) or a shed in the garden.  If that works for you then fine.  Again think about the practicalities.  Is there electricity?  Is the shed or garage sound and dry?  Is it secure?  How easy will it be for you to make a cup of tea or coffee (do not underestimate the need to drink coffee while you work….)?

Do you need space for a workshop if you are repairing musical instruments, making garden ornaments or whatever.  What special needs does the nature of the business present?  There is an adage that says ‘measure twice, cut once’.  It as true of running and starting a business as it is when woodworking.