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I am not sure how getting in to an office to create and be in business would play out, Reason i am asking is because i went to pay my insurance and deal with my agent who is aware of what i do as we have talked and shared. He has an interest to learn more and perhaps get into the business. His office has 4 or so desk and hes the only one in the office. He asked me if i wanted to use one of his desk for a place to conduct my business for no charge but so he can learn the business, So for no charge i can leave the house to go to work an office in a strip mall about 2 miles from home.

Anybody have any experience with an office for this business? I am curious to get thought's on "The Office"

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You need to weigh the pros and cons. Free office space is a positive, plus you gain a more professional appearance for that occasional homeowner or t/b who wants to "meet at your office".

Sounds like your friend has an interest in what you are doing and is bartering his space for your know how.

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So, since wrapping my head around The Office of course come the questions. And for sure he is bartering for me to share and i have no problem with it. Actually flattered if nothing else, So some of the questions are.

Do i need a business license?

Can i market in the strip mall the office is located in?

Do i need to get a business name?

Do i look to be there daily, all day? I work from home already and tend to stay busy. I feel i can be busier especially at an office to stay focused.. Hmmm?

My thoughts are to line up an arrangement for this coming month on the office and not quite sure what all i need to cover my arse. Do it till they tell you not to is how i generally go about things. Appreciate the all the help.

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Mike, the legalities are often different from locale to locale. So your best approach would be to ask your potential office partner, the strip mall management company, and possibly the county or city office that handles related issues for business licenses.

As for a business name, it would seem to me that is a must, unless you are planning to use the office only as a place for a desk, phone, laptop, and a convenience for meeting tenant/buyers, homeowners., etc. You might be able to piggyback off the existing office setup.

Being there all day? Well, sitting in an office doesn't usually produce results. Everyone is different but I've always worked better independently. But I can understand that for some, staying at home doesn't lead to productivity. Perhaps the couch and refrigerator are too close and tempting. Decide what works best for you.

Finally, I think much of this setup depends upon the existing office people expect from you. Hashing out everyone's wants, needs, and expectations is probably the best first step before anything else concerns you.

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So i have been part time in the office for one month now. No big change in my activity from it so hard to give true results. I am working on marketing through the complex its in and the corner it is on. I feel that is what is needed to get results from this spot. My goal is to get the word out by blasting the location with marketing and so will follow up on this as results happen. I feel it has potential but like all things. I will get out of it what i put into it....

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