TITLE

Making the small office work

AUTHOR(S)

Edwards, Paul; Edwards, Sarah

PUB. DATE

December 1993

SOURCE

PC World;Dec1993, Vol. 11 Issue 12, p282

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Advises on how to set up an efficient small office. Convenience; Comfort; Functionality; Location; Furniture and furnishings; Rental of space; Lighting as a major environmental factor affecting productivity; Office equipment; Separation of office from other activities; Home office's demarcation between the home and office; Importance of planning. INSETS: Checklist for the small office.;Does your home office need to be at home?.

ACCESSION #

9404080908

Tags: OFFICE layout

 

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