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PMRNC:
You know, your going to do very well because you are absolutely right. It's not like you can store records under the bed.. But what you could do is wait out your marketing efforts from home, you don't have to worry about protecting documents until you get that first client.. 2 months free rent is good deal, but like I said, it can be months and even a year or more before you land that first client. Of course that doesn't mean you won't land one right away, I'm all for the power of positive thinking! Was just trying to think of some things you could do to save a few dollars while you are waiting for income to come in. Have you looked into a small business loan that might be able to put up some capital funds to help you until revenue kicks in? Check also for small business start up grants too. Another thing you need to consider is that if you get the office space, right off the bat you are going to need insurance ..another cost you could hold off on if you stayed at home until you establish at least that first client.  Just some thoughts.

blhoffman:
This is all true. To tell the truth I am very nervous about signing a lease.

If you work from home, do you put your home address on the website, in the phonebook, and marketing materials? What about phone number and fax?

I guess what worries me too is that if I get a second phone line and use my address and get a fax, I will get a client. Which is great - except - I will then have to rent a space and change my address, change my phone number and fax number.

Anyone have any suggestions to this? I REALLY would love to hear it. Please help. Thanks.

melissa_2004:
I had some of the same thoughts when I went through my start up process.  My business address is actually a UPS mailbox at my local location.  The mailbox number can be used as a suite number so it doesn't look as postal.  When I moved into office space I still keep that same address because I don't have to worry about deliveries etc and I like the fact that if a patient decide to drop by for a visit because of a bill they received (rightly so) and didn't like I don't have to deal with that interruption.  If you go with a phone service like Voice Nation or ring central (only 2 I could think of off the top of my head - I use Voice Nation) you won't have to worry about changing your phone number and the prices are reasonable.  Your phone service can follow you.  Hope this helps....

blhoffman:
Thank you. That actually does help a whole lot. Everyone here has been very helpful and it has all been great advice. Thanks.

Pay_My_Claims:

--- Quote from: blhoffman on April 08, 2010, 01:20:16 AM ---This is all true. To tell the truth I am very nervous about signing a lease.

If you work from home, do you put your home address on the website, in the phonebook, and marketing materials? What about phone number and fax?

I guess what worries me too is that if I get a second phone line and use my address and get a fax, I will get a client. Which is great - except - I will then have to rent a space and change my address, change my phone number and fax number.

Anyone have any suggestions to this? I REALLY would love to hear it. Please help. Thanks.

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The one thing that I do regret is not getting a post office box. Using my home address it can be "google" mapped and people can clearly see I work out of my home. I NEVER lie if they ask me, but I just dont' tell them that I do. I am personally going to rent office space when I do get more steady in the business and have maintained a certain level for a certain period of time. My reason is I just prefer to "leave" home to work. The idea of "work from home" is great, but its not as glamorous as some think it can be. Too many times I can take it too casual being at home ....

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