This article appeared on the July 2008 issue
of The Art of Well Being

 

A Home Office that WORKS FOR YOU

For the first-time ever I'm offering a small group training specifically for Home-based-business owners.

If you have an office in your home, where you run your business, you know the unique the challenges (and the perks!) we face.

An office in your own home is smart, cost-effective, requires the shortest commute ever!

There are also downsides to a home-based business office. It's easy to think that you can use "whatever" -- like that old kitchen table instead of a "right size" desk. Or not wanting the room to be too "office-y" and by default have a make-shift room that doesn't work for you.

Where is the office in your home?

  • A guest room (is the futon part of your filing system?)
  • A spare room (one a child vacated when he/she left for college?!)
  • The sometimes-work-out-room (amid treadmill and free weights.)
  • The dining room table (who eats there except for holidays, right?)
  • A corner of the family room?
  • An added-on-space... maybe a separate building or a sunroom?

I've seen home offices in all these areas and more. (Even in a closet!)

With a history like mine -- as a serial home-based-business owner -- I'm well qualified to offer this program/training!

First, there's my experience with my own home offices: In the past 30 years I've been running business(es) from a home office.  Seven different businesses in 11 different homes! (I counted)

Plus, as a Design Consultant, I have helped clients who run businesses in their homes to create unique, highly personal, functional offices. From consultants to importers. Professionals and coaches. Trainers and personal/wellness services.

Some home offices are designed just for the business owner, maybe an assistant or associate.

Others are offices where clients are seen, like for an accountant, a therapist or a coach.

Some are created for collaborative group sessions as well as for high functioning ON MY OWN time.

Tambra - I enjoy my business so much more after working with you on designing my boutique-booth and home office.  I have learned a lot from you about the art of creative space designing and color combinations which is very important for my business model (i.e. home-based travelling boutique).

-- Dechen Lama, Dechen Designs, Supporting Fair Trade in Nepal, Dechen Lama, Dechen's Designs, dechensdesigns.com 

Working with Tambra Harck is a pleasure!  She is excellent at listening to your needs and objectives, and helping you create the environment that fits.  I feel great about what we have done together. 

I also recommend Tambra to my clients.  I know she will handle their needs professionally and help them achieve their goals.  I highly recommend her!


Mary Ann Pate, A Timely Solution, www.atimelysolution.com

I’ve worked with Tambra Harck on several projects including my office and my home. 

She puts her passion and her heart into everything that she does.  The end result is always amazing, functional and perfectly aligned with what’s most important to me and my business. 

Tambra has a way of asking just the right questions, to uncover feelings and nuances that match your business needs and intention. I would highly recommend Tambra Harck as a true professional who has a wealth of knowledge to help you and your business.


Diane Fleck, Marketing, Business Coach/Corporate Trainer 
thelearning-cafe.com

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Every home office I've worked in with a client we've had a combined goal:  to create a place where they are more in synch with their "bigger picture," more productive, more inspired, more focused. And happier!

You can be too!  Join me and a small group of other Home-Based-Business-Owners for this first-ever workshop. 

You'll gain insight, inspiration, and focus... and come away with a plan for creating an office where you and your business can Thrive!

This 2-session program is designed specifically for HOME BASED BUSINESS OWNERS – Entrepreneurs, Realtors, Professionals, and other Self-Employed.

Session 1
Interactive and Self-Reflective, this session will help you hone in on what’s important to you and the future/present wellbeing of your business.

  • Discover ways to translate “what makes you great” into your work space.
  • Consider the “unconscious messages” you’re expressing about you and your value even when no one else sees where you work.
  • Align your business vision & purpose with your environment

Session 2
Come to this session with photos, sketches and measurements of your home office & furnishings. You’ll enjoy direct time with Tambra, creating a plan and arrangement, identifying what’s needed and how to make your home office a place where you can be inspired, focused, centered, comfortable & productive.

  • Learn simple, affordable changes you can make right away, using what you already have.
  • Create a design using colors, shapes, furnishings, artwork and “flow” to enhance the quality of services you provide.

Class details

Session 1: Thurs, Aug 28; 1pm-4pm

Session 2: Thurs, Sept 11; 1pm-5pm

Location
Malaya Center, Pleasant Hill, CA

Class Size
This program is limited to 10 participants, allowing personal time to work directly with Tambra on designs and plans for your office.

Tuition
$269 per person
Special offer for 2nd person in same home office: $79 (limit 2 participants attending at this special rate)