Flexible working is becoming an affordable reality for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) according to a communications firm.
Research carried out by Ntl:Telewest Business shows that more and more small businesses are working from home more frequently.
It used to be too expensive for SMEs and required good IT knowledge but now network-based services are allowing them to work remotely.
Ntl:Telewest bosses say IT specialist know-how isn't needed anymore thanks to broadband.
It's another step forward for web newbies taking control of the online aspect of their business.