Small businesses are often suspicious about staff working remotely as time spent away from the watchful eye of the boss could lead to a questionable use of staff resources, writes Kat Hall on ComputerWeekly.com. Not to mention that it's also become an annoying buzzword. But dismissing flexible working offhand could be a mistake.

Firstly, there's the monetary saving. "It can mean a huge reduction in property costs - which is one of the biggest expenses facing small firms. Companies can either downsize or get rid of their premises altogether," says Chris Gorman of the Forum of Private Business.

Also, if you're looking for a low-cost way to motivate employees, remote working amounts to a pay increase as staff save money on travel costs. Click here to read the full article