(Newswire.net — June 16, 2021) — Increasingly, the world of work has been changing, with people working from home more regularly, and it becoming more common for hybrid working. Some chose to settle there, working from home, popping into the office occasionally, and when needed meeting clients. Some, however, have used the changing work landscape as an opportunity to really go mobile. They may work remotely from different cities or even countries, seeing the world whilst using technology to have a steady stable job.
This model brings many benefits but does bring a number of considerations that office-based workers don’t have to think about.
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Smartphone
A smartphone will allow you to stay in touch with your boss, team, colleagues, and clients on the go, from anywhere at any time. As well as calls, video-conferencing and email capabilities, some more advanced smartphones even have word processing and data manipulation apps.
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Laptop/Tablet
Laptops nowadays offer almost the same functionality as a desktop computer in the office. Many businesses provide VPNs and Virtual Desktops to allow workers to access their work computer from any computer. Tablets offer an additional level of portability, and, with the right software, can allow for effective document creation.
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Internet Access
Technology has developed to such an extent that you can get online from pretty much anywhere. Gone are the days of dial-up internet and the need to be physically connected to an Ethernet cable. Most places offer internet, be it a café, library, restaurant, and even some cities have Wi-Fi available in open spaces. To maintain internet security, you can either use mobile data or invest in a portable hotspot, that will provide internet connections as good as any other at the touch of a button.
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Access To Facilities
It is important to ensure that you have access to facilities to make the working environment more comfortable. As well as having the ability to make cups of tea and lunch, it is important to have toilet access. You can get really good quality and good value luxury portable toilets to help business owners set up in more rural locations, or off the beaten track, offering up an opportunity to work in a technologically advanced way but away from the hustle and bustle of busy cities.
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Protective Luggage
Business equipment is expensive, and when moving it from place to place it is vital that it is secure, safe, and does not get damaged. Luggage should be something that can be easily carried, and if you are looking at traveling around the world you will benefit from something that can be carried as hand luggage.
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Transport
Wherever you are going, reliable transportation and security are necessary. It may be that public transport is just fine in some of the safer countries, offering reliability and security. There may be other places where having a private vehicle is more beneficial, although you do then need to ensure you have all the necessary documentation and insurance and are able to keep it safe.
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Insurance
Carrying around expensive equipment that may be stolen or damaged can be stressful and it is vital to have the right insurance packages so that if anything does happen, items can be quickly replaced and work can continue.
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Cloud-Based Storage
Even when working from a fixed location it is a good idea to back up data in the cloud, so that it can be accessed if the device breaks or is otherwise out of use. When engaged in mobile working it is even more important to ensure that all the important documents are backed up, so that they can be accessed remotely and to avoid any potential losses.
There are many things to consider when looking at mobile working, ranging from technology to facilities, and from cloud storage to the logistics of transportation and keeping equipment secure.