4 Tools to Help you Telecommute

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Telecommuting is a growing business for almost any business sector. Whether you are skipping going into the office, traveling while you are working, an employer hiring workers who telecommute or managing a business remotely, there are many things to keep in mind to ensure your success.

Here are a few key tools to help you ensure success:

1. Voice over the Internet Services

While this is not a new tool, there have been substantial improvements in the quality of service provided. This service allows for you to instant message and to call employers, employees or clients while you are sitting at your home computer. Why is this great? Well, you don’t have an added expense (as many services are free) and you can call people without any additional technology required. The best service that I have found for this is Skype, and it’s Free!

2. PDA’s

I personally don’t use one any more as I find that it increases my aggravation level while I work, but if you are constantly on the go, they can be a great device to help you work. PDA’s allow you to check emails, download files and have cell phone access all in one.

3. E-fax

Efax.com allows you to send and receive faxes from y our own computer instead of a hard line. This is an essential tool for any telecommuter to use to stay in constant communication with your employer or your employees.

4. Instant Messaging

This is a great tool to keep in regular and instant communication with your employees or your employer. You can type your conversation quicker than email and many integrate into VoiP services as well. Some of the top IM programs are Yahoo, MSN and Skype.