Small Office, Home Office (SOHO) Resources

Chambers of Commerce
Here is a handy site for home workers and telecommuters that offers a database of town chambers of commerce. It's helpful for freelancers and others looking to network with local businesses. Listings, information, a search, post office information and more are also offered at this site, helpful for anyone, especially those in a home office looking to increase their business.

Accounting, Bookkeeping and Tax Resources
Site seeks out, tests and supplies access to innovative, cutting-edge products and services for industry professionals and telecommuters. Tax resources, accounting, bookkeeping and investment resources include IRS tax forms, tax information, tax forms in PDF format, professional groups, associations, networks, and more resources in the field, such as accounting firms large and small, as well as financial reports.

Small Business Empowerment
This company has up-to-date knowledge about systems integration and automation to help you manage technology transition. They serve as an unbiased consumer advocate who can help you compare different products and help you choose the right tools for your unique needs. Site includes suggestions for updating systems including determining your home office budget, and starting small. A section on home office scams, helpful for telecommuters, and more tips for starting a home office including a business plan and using the Internet for low-cost and free information.

Productivity Tech Tools
This newsletter features information about tools for running and effective and profitable business. Many tools are great for home use, as well as larger businesses. Topics include merchant accounts and shopping carts, updating your website without knowing HTML, organizing your computer files, organizing your home office filing system, saving money on taxes, wireless electronic data, software for organization, creating online assessments, formatting emails and a book-marking solution to make your Internet time more efficient.

Telecommuting Resources, Virtual Teams
Site is geared for helping organizations work effectively when teams and internal partners are not co-located and must find "new ways to work wisely." Increasingly in many organizations, people are working longer hours, with fewer resources, and within virtual teams. The challenge of achieving results under these conditions is explored at this website, including tele-working, virtual teams, sales performance and work life issues. Includes information on e-learning programs, consulting services, booklets and guides, training programs, workshops and seminars for home office professionals.