Do you belong to the over 25% of the American workforce working out of a small home office? Macworld Home Office Companion is your all-in-one resource for all the problems, challenges, and opportunities there are in centering your office on a powerful, easy-to-use Macintosh computer. From choosing hardware and software, planning your office layout, and setting up a local area network (LAN) to taking advantage of all the telecommunications technology available to broaden the reach of your business, Macworld Home Office Companion has what you need, whatever your area of specialty. Authors Kathi Vian and Howard Bornstein share here their savvy insights on how to... Make the right purchase for the short term and the long term Access the Internet and publish your own site on the World Wide Web using Adobe PageMill Manage telecommuting and telephony effectively Use your Mac as your company's voice mail system and fax-back service Make the most of your time with productivity software and a personal information manager (PIM) Leverage your contacts with an efficient contact manager Develop your own winning presentations and marketing materials Plus, the scrupulously researched troubleshooting guide you'll find in Macworld Home Office Companion serves as your own tech support in a book.