Resources on Small Office/Home Office Solutions

Home Office Resources
This collection of resources is designed to help you improve your business. They are listed by category to make it easier to find the right book, organization or business for you. Links include home office books, home office books for parents, telecommuting books, small business support websites and online publications to aid home office workers. Home office tips, a question and answer section and more home office resources are included.

Does the List Created with Your Bulk Mailing Software Entitle You to Nonprofit Postage Rates?
If your nonprofit organization is sending out mass mailings, the number of names on the list you created using your bulk mailing software is important. This informative web site explains that organizations that meet criteria set by the United States Postal Service can submit an application to qualify for a break on the cost of postage. Find out the steps involved in making the application here, including where you can download an application form.

Claim Your Home Office Business Deductions
The first step to claiming the deductions you are entilted to when you are operating a small business from your home is to familiarize yourself with the rules set out by the Internal Revenue Service. Find out what kinds of expenses may be deducted, if you qualify. Visitors to this site will also find out what the IRS means by regular and exclusive use. Telecommuters are subject to special rules, and they are set out here as well.

Managing Paperwork
A filing system that allows you to stay organized in your home office. A new paper-tracking system is available that lets your computer do the work. Combining the alphanumerical system with a strong search engine, Taming the Paper Tiger software makes filing and retrieval virtually foolproof. A list of articles including using a planning, home office, a home office on wheels, strategies, principles of scheduling, e-mailing, shortcuts, stress, and time management.

Small Business Empowerment
This company has up-to-date knowledge about systems integration and automation to help you manage technology transition. They serve as an unbiased consumer advocate who can help you compare different products and help you choose the right tools for your unique needs. Site includes suggestions for updating systems including determining your home office budget, and starting small. A section on home office scams, helpful for telecommuters, and more tips for starting a home office including a business plan and using the Internet for low-cost and free information.