Productivity
How To Read 40 Books Per Year
Want to read a ton more books but can’t seem to find the time? There’s one really simple back you can use to add another 40 – 50 books per year to your “read” list.
Working from home can be one of the best things you’ve ever done.
Or it can turn into a nightmare.
It all depends on who you take advice from – bloggers who have theories about working remotely, or somebody who actually works from their home office every single day. And has done that for several years.
You need practical advice that works in real life – not theories.
So this blog was set up to share whatever advice I can give, crush any stupid myths, and discuss everything from the technical aspect of working from home to your mental health.
That includes answering your big questions like how much it costs to set up a home office, Microsoft office alternatives, and how to deal with the inevitable loneliness that comes with working from home or remotely.
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Here’s a quick list of the most popular content on the blog right now:
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Productivity
5 Books Every Entrepreneur Absolutely Needs To Read
There are thousands of motivational and business books you could read. But who has the time to read thousands of books? So I decided to put together a really short list of some equally short books that I hope help you as much as they helped me.
Computers
How to Tell If Your Computer Has A Virus
If you think your computer has picked up a virus infection or a nasty piece of malware…well…it probably has.
Home Office Stuff
Should You Add Plants To Your Home Office?
No plants in your office? Probably because you’ve never stopped to think about the physical and mental health benefits of having at least one potted plant in your home office. This blog post digs into this in more detail.
Home Office Stuff
Escaping The Rat Race…At Any Cost?
Warning: This is a rant. The idea of working for yourself is an easy one to sell. That’s why so many gurus can become overnight millionaires, but the people who buy their courses stay broke AF. Forever. The problem is
Home Office Stuff
How Much Does It Cost To Set Up A Home Office?
Setting up a home office shouldn’t require you to remortgage your home. In fact, you can get started for as little as $150.
Home Office Stuff
Finding Cheap Stock Photos That Are Royalty Free
Finding a site with a decent range of stock photos that doesn’t require you to sell a kidney or remortgage your home shouldn’t be difficult. Unfortunately it is – some of them charge so much it feels just short of being mugged.
Software
10 Great Alternatives To Office 365
Microsoft Office is expensive, but you’re convinced you need it for your business. The problem – you can’t afford it. Let’s show you a few ways to get the software you need, but without having to spend hundreds of dollars.
Productivity
Dealing With Isolation and Loneliness When Working From Home
Working from home can be one of the best experiences in the world, as long as you manage your life properly. What most at-home workers don’t realize is just how easy it is to become isolated.
Home Office Stuff
What Are The Best Locations For Your Home Office?
I wrote this blog post because I realized that most of the other posts on the subject completely miss the point – they talk about “noise, light and heat”, but don’t bother giving you any information on where you can actually set your office up, and why those locations are a good (or bad) idea.
Computers
How To Buy A Good Cheap Laptop, That You’ll Love
If you’re sick and tired of paying a fortune for new laptops, you’re not alone. So we put together this blog post to show you how to find better than decent brand name laptops for $200…or even less than that if you’re really broke.
File Backup
Mozy Is Gone. Carbonite Is here. I’m Not Happy
I’ve used online file backup services for longer than I can remember – way before people called them “cloud backup services”. In fact, I’ve forgotten half of the backup services I’ve tried in the past. I even went as far