Telecommuting Resource List:

Successful telecommuting involves the use of certain tools and resources, depending upon the nature of your job. Not all items listed are applicable in every situation. Use this guide to select those tools and resources you need to support your job, your office, your efficiency and your personal work style.

TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES

• Computer, desktop
• Monitor
• Glare filter
• Mouse or trackball
• Port replicator/docking station
• High-speed modem
• Adapters (for car lighter or cell phone)
• Document holder
• Personal pager
• Fax machine (dedicated or multi-purpose)
• Computer, notebook
• Keyboard
• Printer(s)
• Scanner
• Zip drive
• External disk or CD-rom drive
• Surge protection/power strips
• Copier
• Personal digital assistant
• Calculator

EQUIPMENT - GENERAL

• Telephones & accessories
• Lamps and lights
• Hole punch
• Pencil sharpener
• Diskette & CD holders
• Flashlight
• White board or paper easel
• Rolodex
• Utility knife
• Paper shredder
• Headset
• Microcassette or small recorder
• Transcription machine
• Label maker
• Typewriter
• Paper cutter
• Letter opener
• Postage scale or meter
• Clocks
• Rulers

FURNITURE

• Desk
• Computer work station
• Shelves
• Storage cabinet
• Carpeting
• Trash cans
• Chair
• File cabinets
• Bookcases
• Printer/fax/copier stands
• Chair/floor mats
• Cork, bulletin or white board

SUPPLIES

• Toner and ink cartridges
• File folders and labels, varied colors
• Labels (shipping, filing)
• Pens, pencils, markers
• Tape, various types with dispensers
• Rubber bands
• Paper weight
• Trash cans
• Paper towels/Kleenex
• Spare batteries
• Stamps ¾ Paper (various sizes & color)
• Envelopes, varied sizes
• Scissors
• Staplers, staples & staple remover
• Paper & binder clips
• Self-stick notes, various sizes & colors
• Rubber stamps
• Desk accessories & organizers
• Calendars
• Binders/folders