I've always used my home office for my freelance business, but I can hazard a few guesses as to why others might choose to secure outside office space:
1) Too many distractions at home, i.e., spouse, children, pets and/or not disciplined enough to focus on work instead of home activities
2) Enjoy going somewhere to work, having a more solid division between work and home
3) Want more interaction with other people and/or a more professional setting to meet with clients
I love the inspiring studio and workspace that I created in my townhouse; it is full of natural light, a definite requirement for an artist. However, it's quite small and rquires creative storage solutions! I actually wish that I did have an office/studio away from home, in fact. I have expanded my mixed media gallery's offerings to include small decoupage items, and I'm rapidly running out of room! On occasion, working at home is more than a bit distracting, as well.
Hello Elliott, My work takes me on location to several clients each year. I have in the past 10 years have had a "home" office. It is much easier for my business's to operate from my home. I know that some friends that work out of there homes have a difficult time to get started in the morning because of family or chores around their home. But, I find working from home keeps me organized. I would not consider having a "outside" office like the HUB because of the added overhead cost of the space. Hope all is well. Cheers, Viktor
I have a home, studio and art gallery within my home. Visitors can come via an appointment (call first). I intend to host small art shows in the future for a select group of collectors here as well. This arrangement also allows me to spend more time in the studio painting, rather than lugging art to shows and invite visitors to a one on one very personal visit.
I have used my homes as my office space for many years. And now im miving towards office space away. Tax laws have always supported home office space but changed a bit. Its still a great option for flexibility if you go to your clients. Larger companies just tend to take you more seriously for some reason with an office.
I have a home office. However, some people may need an off-site office if their home is too small to have an office in the house, or there are too many distractions (kids, pets, etc) to comfortably have an office in the home. In those cases, it's smart to have an out-of home office.
I work out of my home, but many people find too many distractions at home, and they prefer to have some workspace outside of the house so they can focus on work.
I have an office in my home. However, I plan to build a separate office space/studio in our yard because I find it difficult to concentrate when there is too much else going on in the house. The idea of "going to work" appeals to me and puts me in the right headspace to focus and get my projects done.
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I've always used my home office for my freelance business, but I can hazard a few guesses as to why others might choose to secure outside office space:
1) Too many distractions at home, i.e., spouse, children, pets and/or not disciplined enough to focus on work instead of home activities
2) Enjoy going somewhere to work, having a more solid division between work and home
3) Want more interaction with other people and/or a more professional setting to meet with clients
Hope this helps you!
I love the inspiring studio and workspace that I created in my townhouse; it is full of natural light, a definite requirement for an artist. However, it's quite small and rquires creative storage solutions! I actually wish that I did have an office/studio away from home, in fact. I have expanded my mixed media gallery's offerings to include small decoupage items, and I'm rapidly running out of room! On occasion, working at home is more than a bit distracting, as well.
Hello Elliott, My work takes me on location to several clients each year. I have in the past 10 years have had a "home" office. It is much easier for my business's to operate from my home. I know that some friends that work out of there homes have a difficult time to get started in the morning because of family or chores around their home. But, I find working from home keeps me organized. I would not consider having a "outside" office like the HUB because of the added overhead cost of the space. Hope all is well. Cheers, Viktor
I have a home, studio and art gallery within my home. Visitors can come via an appointment (call first). I intend to host small art shows in the future for a select group of collectors here as well. This arrangement also allows me to spend more time in the studio painting, rather than lugging art to shows and invite visitors to a one on one very personal visit.
I have used my homes as my office space for many years. And now im miving towards office space away. Tax laws have always supported home office space but changed a bit. Its still a great option for flexibility if you go to your clients. Larger companies just tend to take you more seriously for some reason with an office.
I have a home office. However, some people may need an off-site office if their home is too small to have an office in the house, or there are too many distractions (kids, pets, etc) to comfortably have an office in the home. In those cases, it's smart to have an out-of home office.
I work out of my home, but many people find too many distractions at home, and they prefer to have some workspace outside of the house so they can focus on work.
I live and work in my studio...i start pai ting at about 7pm to 4 am ..other times i star at 5 pm to 4 am..
Have office in my home. if the was a good business reason, I'd get an office outside, but that's not the case right now.
I have an office in my home. However, I plan to build a separate office space/studio in our yard because I find it difficult to concentrate when there is too much else going on in the house. The idea of "going to work" appeals to me and puts me in the right headspace to focus and get my projects done.