Don’t apologize for being small. You can think big, appear big, and do big things from a home based business. Technology affords you big business opportunities, presence, and appearance. It is possible to run a small business out of your home with a multinational sales force all connected through a single hosted phone system. Companies like CoreDial and other VOIP vendors can setup these systems. You can receive a fax just about anywhere using many of the online fax providers. Your website, business cards, and marketing material can be professional and speak to your customer base and display your professional edge. So next time you think about apologizing for not having a fancy office in a professional center, don’t. Enjoy your bathrobe attire and display your professional edge by leveraging technology.

A USB drive is an easy and portable way to keep your information organized on the go. You can use it to store sales presentations, product photography, proposals, and other essential documents. Going a step further you can also bring your applications with you. PortableApps.com provides a number of free applications that can be installed directly on your USB drive, allowing you to bring programs like your web browser links and settings with you. For busy professionals this low cost solution is cheaper and more portable than a PDA or laptop. It just may be time to put your business on your key chain.