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Exploring Telecommuting Option in Your Company



Telecommuting, also known as working from home using an Internet connection, is growing business trend. Entrepreneur Daily mentioned that 73 percent of remote and home-based workers said they’re satisfied with the company they work for. There’s also a Senate Bill focused on telecommuting for SMBs (Small/ Medium Business).

The question is, are you ready to implement this system in your own small business? To help you answer this question, let me lay down the advantages to your business of telecommuting:

4 Major Advantages

  • Savings. This is in terms of real estate cost and other office-related materials like heating, cooling, and lighting needs.
  • Safety of employees. With thousands of traffic-related accidents and fatalities happening every single day, your employees are more safe compared to commuting employees. On the business side, it means lower hospitalization expenses.
  • Increased productivity. Because there is no need to endure the stress related to commuting like heavy traffic, your employees have more energy to handle their work. It will also give them an opportunity to balance their time between work and family. Moreover, less stress means healthier employees, which in turn means lower medical expenses and lower employee turnover.
  • Tax deductions. Many home offices qualify for tax deductions on the cost of “upkeep” of the rest of the dwelling. Check with an informed accountant.
  • Who Should Telecommute?

    Not all employees in your business can take this option. Commonly, this system is applicable to writers, salespeople, researchers, public relations professionals, and architects. With the use of VoIP technology, even phone-based tasks can be outsourced.

    Qualities Needed

    Even if your employees are technically qualified, you should assess first if they have adequate self-discipline to deal with any distractions at home, the ability to make their own decisions on small matters, and enough drive to deliver results.




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