How to make working from home, work for you Plan your home office As a conveyancer or solicitor, you probably face The first step is to prioritise what you need from your home office. Ask yourself tight deadlines and time the following questions: pressure, particularly around settlement. That’s why, when • Which room or area is best suited working from home, it’s critical to my home office? to maintain a professional • What type of work will I be doing? environment that will help you • When will I be doing most of my to stay focused and get the work? work done on time.
So where do you start? By having a plan of course. Follow these tips to make sure your home office is set up for success.
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• What equipment do I need? • Can I accommodate client meetings at home?
Define your workspace It’s up to you whether you turn the spare room into your office or set up each day in the dining room, but make sure you know when you’re ‘at work’ and when you’re ‘at home’.