1.     Don’t try to make your work style and needs fit your existing space, sculpt the space to fit your work style and needs.  Even if you are only using part of a room, start with an empty space and a sketch pad and pencil.  Ask yourself: What do I want this room/space to do for me?  Where do I want to sit? What things do I need at my fingertips at all times? Jot down on the pad in what part of the room you want to do certain things.  Afterwards imagine what type of supplies you need for certain activities and make note of it in those areas of the room (on your sketch pad).

2.     Make sure you use office furniture that fits your needs.  For example, don’t use a filing cabinet that is too small.  First find out how many files you have and purchase a cabinet that will be big enough for those files and more as you grow.

3.     Once you have the physical space setup, make sure that you keep the space clutter free.  This will be easy to do if you have the right furniture to hold your supplies and records.

4.      Make sure that you keep your personal and business spaces as separate as possible to minimize distractions and confusion.