Practical arrangements.
WHAT YOU NEED
Somewhere to work Equipment that does not fail Connectivity Power, reliably Backup of your work
WHY POWER AND CONNECTIVITY MATTER MOST
They stop work entirely, and clients do not accept them as reasons.
WHAT TO ESTABLISH
Backup for both.
WHAT OPTIONS EXIST
Alternative connectivity: a second provider or mobile data
Power backup sized for your equipment A location you can move to
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT EQUIPMENT
That it is adequate, and that failure would not stop you.
WHY
A failed machine mid-project is a serious problem.
WHAT TO MAINTAIN
Backups of everything, automatically.
WHY AUTOMATICALLY
Manual backups are not made when busy.
WHAT TO BACK UP
Work in progress Completed work Client communications Financial records
WHERE
Somewhere separate from the device.
WHAT WORKSPACE REQUIRES
Somewhere you can concentrate Somewhere you can take calls Separation from domestic life, where possible
WHY SEPARATION MATTERS
Working where you live makes stopping difficult.
WHAT OPTIONS EXIST
A dedicated space at home Shared workspaces Working from client premises
WHAT TO ESTABLISH ABOUT CLIENT MEETINGS
Where they happen, if not at your workspace.
WHAT TO PROTECT
Client data, which you hold.
WHAT THAT REQUIRES
Device security Controlled access Not leaving material where others can see it
WHY IT MATTERS
Confidentiality obligations apply to you personally.
