The Freedom to Work from Anywhere

Through research I’ve completed with business owners, I’ve learned that freedom is a key motivation. Cloud computing allows any business, no matter the size, to increase physical and mental freedom.

Anywhere, not anytime
Working from anywhere, doesn’t mean you’re always on call – or that environment reduces productivity and creativity.

Cloud computing means that when you’re switched on, you can work. It isn’t dependent on office space – in or away from your home. Great ideas rarely come when you’re sitting at your desk.

Energy management has surpassed time management
Work/life balance doesn’t mean working fixed times – that’s the reverse of freedom. Work and life need to be able to flow. Peak times are long days and weekend work. So your business can innovate and stay competitive, you need planning time, mental breaks and other interests. They should flow.

We now need to manage energy just as much as we manage our time. While we still have to meet deadlines, we need to respond to energy levels and focus to perform at our best.

Cloud computing allows you to work in places or environments assisting the right headspace for the task – your desk, a café, a check-in when you’re far from home.

Remote doesn’t mean disengaged
Team engagement isn’t related to being able to see them in your office.

Utilising:

• CRM (contact relationship management) for marketing, sales and projects
• A wiki for procedures
• A café or video for team meetings
• Software like Skype where you see their screen for training, your team will be productive and motivated, giving you the freedom to operate your business when, not where, you’re in the best position for it. The cloud allows you to work when and where it is best for you and your business by being able to access what you need, when you need it.

By Kate Tribe
Kate Tribe is the founder and Managing Director of Tribe Research. She has developed Tribe Research into an innovative and creative company focusing on accessible ways for business, non-profit and government sectors to grow from a better understanding of their tribe.

To learn more about Tribe Research visit their website triberesearch.com.au

Article provided by the Australian Businesswomen’s Network, which provides online training and mentoring, resources and advocacy for women in business. Read more articles at the Australian Businesswomen’s Network website at www.abn.org.au .