14. Determine the Best Address for Your Home Office

Just because your office is in your home doesn't mean your home address also should serve as your business address. True, your mail reaches you more directly if it's dropped in your home mailbox, and packages left on your doorstep easily are accessible. However, there are several disadvantages that you should consider.

If you live in an apartment, condominium complex, or gated community, mail might not be delivered directly to your door. Additionally, delivery services sometimes face delivery restrictions in these situations. A package delivered to the property management office on Friday afternoon might not be accessible to you until Monday if you can't retrieve it before the office closes. ...

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