Comments on: The Virtual Company http://marketingconversation.com/2007/07/12/the-virtual-company/ Digital PR and Social Media Marketing by Abraham Harrison LLC Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:37:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Marketing Conversation » 10 Most Viewed Post on Marketing Conversation - New Marketing and New Media by Abraham Harrison LLC http://marketingconversation.com/2007/07/12/the-virtual-company/comment-page-1/#comment-553 Marketing Conversation » 10 Most Viewed Post on Marketing Conversation - New Marketing and New Media by Abraham Harrison LLC Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:05:37 +0000 http://marketingconversation.com/2007/07/12/the-virtual-company/#comment-553 [...] The Virtual Company [...] [...] The Virtual Company [...]

]]> By: Chris Abraham - Because the Medium is the Message http://marketingconversation.com/2007/07/12/the-virtual-company/comment-page-1/#comment-458 Chris Abraham - Because the Medium is the Message Sun, 15 Jul 2007 22:18:26 +0000 http://marketingconversation.com/2007/07/12/the-virtual-company/#comment-458 <strong>The Virtual Company</strong> "So, how do you deal with the quirks of having a virtual company?," asks Saul Wainwright... The Virtual Company

“So, how do you deal with the quirks of having a virtual company?,” asks Saul Wainwright…

]]> By: Dayngr http://marketingconversation.com/2007/07/12/the-virtual-company/comment-page-1/#comment-434 Dayngr Fri, 13 Jul 2007 20:45:44 +0000 http://marketingconversation.com/2007/07/12/the-virtual-company/#comment-434 I love the virtual office and the ability to work from my home office. It is difficult at times though because obviously running a company virtually is complicated in many ways from the smallest distractions (I have to make the coffee, the copies and run errands all the time) to larger issues like keeping the work flow in check. When your company deals with hundreds of thousands of people and it is just you taking calls or sending email (for the most part) your sick day is not their problem. It's tough but rewarding and I'm hoping that bringing other staffers into the virtual office will be the answer. I love the virtual office and the ability to work from my home office. It is difficult at times though because obviously running a company virtually is complicated in many ways from the smallest distractions (I have to make the coffee, the copies and run errands all the time) to larger issues like keeping the work flow in check. When your company deals with hundreds of thousands of people and it is just you taking calls or sending email (for the most part) your sick day is not their problem. It’s tough but rewarding and I’m hoping that bringing other staffers into the virtual office will be the answer.

]]> By: Steve http://marketingconversation.com/2007/07/12/the-virtual-company/comment-page-1/#comment-421 Steve Thu, 12 Jul 2007 21:27:23 +0000 http://marketingconversation.com/2007/07/12/the-virtual-company/#comment-421 I am in a situation where I work a week in the office, and a week from home. My home office is the key. Right now, my family and I are in the process of moving, and my home office is in disarray. So, I find it challenging to be productive at home. When my home office is orderly, neat and clear, I can accomplish more. There are distractions in either office, and being able to change gears quickly is a skill which must be developed... okay, enough distraction -- back to work. :-) I am in a situation where I work a week in the office, and a week from home. My home office is the key. Right now, my family and I are in the process of moving, and my home office is in disarray. So, I find it challenging to be productive at home. When my home office is orderly, neat and clear, I can accomplish more. There are distractions in either office, and being able to change gears quickly is a skill which must be developed… okay, enough distraction — back to work. :-)

]]> By: BarbaraKB http://marketingconversation.com/2007/07/12/the-virtual-company/comment-page-1/#comment-412 BarbaraKB Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:22:10 +0000 http://marketingconversation.com/2007/07/12/the-virtual-company/#comment-412 Just Pownced this: I've been doing this for over eight years now and have to admit: the *best* aspect is little face-to-face people contact and the *worst* is little face-to-face people contact. Why? I am a strong ENFJ (extravert, intuitive, feeling, judger) thus the extravert loves the people distraction so I am easily distracted in my work so having my own office gives opportunity to focus. BUT, people contact is *good* for me (and others) 'cause I am *motivated* by people. Perhaps this is why I enjoy Twitter and Pownce: bits of encouragement through the day. Hope this quickie response helps! Just Pownced this:

I’ve been doing this for over eight years now and have to admit: the *best* aspect is little face-to-face people contact and the *worst* is little face-to-face people contact. Why? I am a strong ENFJ (extravert, intuitive, feeling, judger) thus the extravert loves the people distraction so I am easily distracted in my work so having my own office gives opportunity to focus. BUT, people contact is *good* for me (and others) ’cause I am *motivated* by people. Perhaps this is why I enjoy Twitter and Pownce: bits of encouragement through the day. Hope this quickie response helps!

]]> By: CoryS http://marketingconversation.com/2007/07/12/the-virtual-company/comment-page-1/#comment-407 CoryS Thu, 12 Jul 2007 02:18:21 +0000 http://marketingconversation.com/2007/07/12/the-virtual-company/#comment-407 Interesting to ponder for sure. Working in a home office is like having a perpetual blinking light saying 'more work to be done'. Somehow that light doesn't shine as brightly from an office 10 miles away. :) Nonetheless, seeing my kids grow has been a joy. Interesting to ponder for sure. Working in a home office is like having a perpetual blinking light saying ‘more work to be done’. Somehow that light doesn’t shine as brightly from an office 10 miles away. :) Nonetheless, seeing my kids grow has been a joy.

]]> By: Taylor Donlan http://marketingconversation.com/2007/07/12/the-virtual-company/comment-page-1/#comment-406 Taylor Donlan Thu, 12 Jul 2007 02:09:00 +0000 http://marketingconversation.com/2007/07/12/the-virtual-company/#comment-406 You said it Saul. Discipline is key. Just because we aren't physically "at work" doesn't mean we are free to roam and do other things during the time we've designated to do work. The convenience is that we can arrange work around our lives, true - but the fact remains that the work needs to be done in spite of whatever distractions working from home (or anywhere else) offers. The question we need to ask ourselves is: Do I prefer the flexibility of being home in spite of the necessity of sometimes difficult to muster self discipline and self control? Or would I rather be in a cubicle somewhere away from my family with some slave driver cracking a whip? (I guess my wording of the question makes it clear where I stand..) Great Post. You said it Saul. Discipline is key. Just because we aren’t physically “at work” doesn’t mean we are free to roam and do other things during the time we’ve designated to do work. The convenience is that we can arrange work around our lives, true – but the fact remains that the work needs to be done in spite of whatever distractions working from home (or anywhere else) offers. The question we need to ask ourselves is: Do I prefer the flexibility of being home in spite of the necessity of sometimes difficult to muster self discipline and self control? Or would I rather be in a cubicle somewhere away from my family with some slave driver cracking a whip? (I guess my wording of the question makes it clear where I stand..) Great Post.

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