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Obviously not everyone is allowed to work remotely as there are some types of work that require people to go to their employers premises or travel to undertake their work face to face. But for those of us who can or want to work remotely then I thought it would be useful to share what I have learned and give some practical directions by writing and publishing it on the web in the hope that I could give others useful timesavers for adapting to remote working or managing remote workers.

I would caution you that there are many so called ’experts’ on the web who will try and sell you information for vast sums of cash, believe me you don’t have to do this.

I am fortunate to be allowed to work in whatever location I choose and just about everybody who asks me what job I do wants to get an idea of how I am able to work remotely. Don’t be mislead here I am still learning about the art of remote working as everyday I bump into individuals on the Internet who tell me about new tricks and I am repeatedly coming across new software and approaches that make my life simpler and make me more efficient.

Throughout the past 7 years I have slowly but surely adapted my working processes to enable me to do all of my work remotely with a box of web tools and rigid self management. One lunchtime whilst surfing the Internet I discovered Quickbooks online and this made me think about what just might be possible. My encounter with web based ‘on demand’ small business accounting software was a pivotal moment for me and the launch pad of my ‘remote working experience.

I must say up front that efficiently working remotely is as much about the systems as it is about self management. Working remotely also means getting across to your colleagues, managers and clients as to what they can expect and how they will stay in touch with you.

In ‘Remote Working Part 2 – Self discipline essentials’ I show you how to focus.