The nature of ones business will dictate the type of working space needed. The spare bedroom or converted loft is always a good idea, but the businessman or woman needs to consider how to make the most of the available space by utilising, for example, wall-mounted shelf storage. A desk-top computer should be placed before a window to make the most of natural light and reduce the problem of eyestrain. There are many purpose-built computer desks available.

Typically they are compact, which means they will not take up too much floor space. The computer user should also invest in a well designed chair to support the back, and the user is advised to take a break from working at least once an hour. A shelving system for the storage of documents, files and papers is essential to make sure the entrepreneur keeps his banking and work contracts easy to find, as he will need them for National Insurance and Income Tax return purposes.

An artist or illustrator has different priorities. They will need space to store a portfolio of their work, and drawers rather than shelves are preferred in order to protect their work from, dust, moisture and light. There are storage units available that will hold drawers large enough to hold sizes of paper up to A1.