How to Make the Best Work From Home Office EVER!

So you've traded in your suit and tie (or skirt and heels) for pajama pants and slippers. Working from home is a completely different experience compared to working in an office with its own set of pros and cons. In order to have the best work experience possible, make sure you have the best work from home office EVER!

Cloud Storage

Sending dozens of emails per day trying to share your work with other employees is not very efficient. Instead, utilize cloud storage websites online so multiple people can work on the same thing at the same time. Cloud storage such as Google Drive is available for free (storage limit) and allows you to upload and share files with anyone you want that is also using Google Drive. Stop with the emails and step into the future!

Hosted VoIP Phone

Making calls from a traditional landline day after day will rack up your phone bills. To offset the cost, consider switching to a hosted VoIP phone system. Why? First off, internal calls between employees are free which is perfect for an employee trying to dial into the office or other employees who work from home. This phone system also allows you to forward calls to your cell phone if you're away from your home office. And do we even have to mention that VoIP phone systems cost half of what traditional phone systems cost?

Video Conferencing

Speaking through emails, online chats, and phone calls are great for communicating with fellow employees and clients. However, by not speaking in person you are missing out on the ever so important body language and facial expressions that make communication more effective. Luckily, most VoIP phone software comes with video conferencing capabilities to allow you to be there without actually being there! You and the people you are speaking with will feel more connected to each other, making for a better conversation.

While working from home, you need to set up your work from home office with the right tools to help you succeed. When you need a VoIP phone system for your home office, contact Reliable Voice & Data Systems. To learn more or to schedule a free estimate, give us a call at (877) 385-6657.

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