Being a freelancer and entrepreneur allows the freedom to work from anywhere.
After 7 years, I have found that working outside my home office is both rejuvenating and more productive at times.
The trick is to find a suitable environment to work. My number one priority is internet access of course.
In the Raleigh-Durham area there are a number of options, ranging from free to rather costly.
Panera Bread (Free) - The most laptop and wifi friendly place in the area without a doubt. Free wifi, plenty of space and power jacks everywhere. Best of all the employees don’t give you a second look if you are there all day, and the food is good to boot.
Borders Books (T-Mobile) - Once again friendly, but not as many power jacks or food options. Being a book store it is a much quieter environment than Panera.
Starbucks (T-Mobile) - Again, friendly and the larger locations tend to have comfortable spaces to settle in for work.
Barnes & Noble (AT&T) - This is a last choice. AT&T is expensive and most locations have limited space to work, let alone find a power jack.
If you see a guy working on a black macbook at one of these locations, say hi!
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