Security is an issue for any home-based worker. Apart from personal security which is always an issue for everyone wherever they work, the home-based office with its usual array of expensive computer and other office equipment, and heaven knows whatever else electronic gadgetry is a prime target for thieves.
Take the following basic precautions:
* Don't expose your expensive office equipment to the view of casual passersby. Obscure the view with foliage (but not so much that you provide a place for would-be intruders to hide) and draw the blinds when you're away from home.
* Keep your doors deadbolted when you're home as well as when you're away.
* Think twice about inviting new clients to your home office. Try and meet at the client's office wherever possible or, if not, at a neutral location.
* Ensure your property is well lit at night to deter intruders.
* Don't advertise the fact that you work from home.
* Consider using a post office box for your office address. This is particularly useful if you run an online business and are concerned about revealing your residential address to all and sundry. * Get an alarm system installed and display the alarm company's sign prominently on your property.
* A dog can be a great security device, not to mention company for the solo worker!
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