The ultimate source of information for everyone working outside the traditional office Alice Bredin, the leading expert on the virtual office, known to millions from her nationally syndicated cloumn and radio commentaries, has written the first comprehensive handbook to starting, managing, and thriving in a virtual office. Written for both the telecommuter and the entrepreneur, here is advice on working in all types of virtual offices, including the home office, satellite work center, time-shared workspace, and mobile office. A gold mine of expert, how-to information on remaining productive outside the traditional workplace. * Provides step-by-step guidance on customizing a virtual office for efficiency and comfort; evaluating, buying and maintaining equipment; structuring the workplace, using communication technology effectively, and more * Features detailed coverage of all crucial legal and financial details involved in setting up a virtual office, including insurance, zoning, taxes, unions, and contracts ALICE BREDIN (New York, New York) writes a syndicated newspaper column "Working At Home", is a home business and telecommuting commentator nationwide for public radio's "Marketplace" program, manages the American Express ExpressNet Small Business Network on America Online, and is the manager for the Home Business & Telecommuting forum on the Microsoft Network.