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A lot of us are now working from home more than ever before whether we like it or not. Sometimes it can be hard to create a productive workspace. Working from home brings many distractions and many benefits as well. How do you create the perfect virtual home workspace? Let DataTech show you how. The Perfect Virtual Office The Office Sunlight Keep it natural and make sure you get plenty of it. Florescent lighting can cause drowsiness and ruin productivity. No Distractions No TV, no children, no pets. Keep your workspace for work only and your productivity will increase. Simple Do not have too many office gadgets. Invest in a good chair and functional desk. Desk Plants Having desk plants that require little care are perfect for the desk. Keeping plants close by reduces stress and adds some nice greenery. Music Spotify is a godsend for virtual offices, playing relaxing […]

A fundamental element of team building in an office environment is the ability to communicate. For employers ideal communication leads to a satisfied workforce, comprehensive understanding, and a strong team dynamic. For employees, the ability to speak freely with supervisors or management forms a bond of respect amongst the office and ensures all needs are addressed. So with the multitude of communication tools available, which are the best forms of communication in an office space? Inter Office Communication is Key Face to Face The oldest and most time-honoured form of communication, an in person conversation allows for a much more personal approach than an email or text. Not to mention there are elements of delivery that are only possible in person. Body language, tone of voice, and facial expressions say just as much, if not more, than the text of an email. In person meetings provide an organic space for […]

If you’re an entrepreneur who works from home, you may want to consider renting a separate, dedicated mailbox for your small business. Here are several benefits to consider when making that decision. If 2020 has taught us anything, having a professional appearance while working at home is key. Why do you need a Mailbox? Never Miss Deliveries First, renting a separate, dedicated mailbox has several practical benefits for your business. If you receive frequent deliveries or if you spend a lot of time away from your home office, a separate mailing address can make your communications with clients a lot smoother. Waiting for deliveries that need to be signed for can affect the time you dedicate to other parts of your business, and you also don’t want your shipments sitting exposed on your front step. If you often travel, you can rest assured that your shipments are being signed for, […]

Are you a freelancer? If so, you may want to consider renting office space. Here are five key reasons to do so. We also offer great temporary offices which can be rented by the hour. If you need to get out of the house or coffee shop for a while, these are great for you! Why rent as a Freelancer? Business Opportunity First, working in an office offers businesses the opportunity to use large scale office equipment, including industrial size photocopiers, fax machines, and projectors, as well as access to meeting rooms. Unless you have invested in a state-of-the-art home office (which, if your business grows, you will probably outgrow anyway), it is unlikely that you can match the technology and productivity of competing businesses working from offices themselves. Minimize Distractions Secondly, working from an office or shared office can minimize distractions and increase efficiency for many entrepreneurs. Working from […]