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Where

Learning

is on every

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Business owners access year-round in-person learning wherever you travel for

$

49 .

99 /

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How It Works

Tired of planning your travel around conferences?

Seminars often dictate when you go and where you go — whether it fits your schedule or not.

What if your travel plans created the opportunity instead?

Imagine traveling on your terms — while still investing in your professional growth.

MyOpenOffice makes that possible!

At MyOpenOffice, we connect professionals with professionals.

As a member, you become part of a trusted community of business owners across the country who have agreed to make their offices available for in-person educational visits.
Instead of planning your travel around a seminar, you can transform every destination into a meaningful business-building opportunity.

Click FAQ’s for more details.

Step 1

Choose Your Destination

Step 2

Select Your Occupation

Step 3

Contact a Business & Schedule a Visit!

FAQs

What do I get with my membership?

Membership provides access to the MyOpenOffice directory, a nationwide network of businesses that welcome in-person educational visits and are committed to combining travel with professional growth. Any individual who plans to visit other offices should maintain their own membership. Please see the Hosting FAQ for additional details.

Does the visit to an office qualify as a tax deduction?

MyOpenOffice is not a tax specialist nor do we give tax advice. We would refer all members with tax questions to a tax professional. With that being said, the IRS tax code indicates a trip qualifies as a business deduction provided the trip is made for a legitimate, ordinary, and necessary business purpose. Such visits are often classified as business consulting, networking, or benchmarking, allowing for the deduction of associated travel, transportation, and sometimes meal costs. Visitors must adhere to IRS guidelines, so it is highly recommended to consult with a tax professional to ensure proper documentation of the business purpose to maximize deductions and avoid audit risks.

How many visitors am I obligated to host per year?

MyOpenOffice does not assign or schedule visits. All visit requests are initiated directly between members. We ask that participating offices be generally available to host approximately 5 to 6 visits per year. If an office reaches its preferred number of visits in a calendar year and does not wish to host additional visitors, a request may be made to place the office on Standby status until the following calendar year.

How long do office visits typically last?

The duration of each visit is determined by the host and the visiting member. We recommend that both parties communicate in advance and agree on a clear timeframe prior to the visit.

Do I need to let MyOpenOffice know when I am visiting or when I am hosting?

No. The scheduling and details of the office visit are between the host and the visitor. We recommend both parties communicate directly with each other to agree upon dates/times/expectations prior to arrival.

What usually takes place during an office visit?

Each office visit is different depending on the type of business as well as the objectives of the visitor and availability of the host. For example, healthcare professionals may be inclined to shadow a clinician during a procedure, whereas an architect may want to spend time in the front office to learn different record keeping strategies. We recommend both parties establish defined goals and clear expectations prior to the visit.

Do I need my own “brick & mortar” office to be part of the MyOpenOffice community?

Not necessarily. If you have the ability and permission to host visitors at your place of business or allow someone to shadow you while you conduct business, then we welcome you! Service related industries that conduct business in the field, such as an electrician or contractor, may welcome a visitor to tag along as they visit a job site. If you have knowledge and expertise in a specific field and are willing to share that experience, we want you to be part of the MyOpenOffice community!

Can I visit a member in a different profession than my own?

Absolutely. Anyone in the MyOpenOffice community is allowed to visit any co-member. As always, we recommend all members check with a tax professional before scheduling a visit to verify appropriate tax deductions will apply.

Connect with colleagues, expand your expertise, all while traveling the world.

Become a MyOpenOffice member today for only

$

49 .

99 /

yr

Tips

For Visitors

Discuss the objectives of your visit prior to arrival

Be flexible with the duration of your visit

Keep a record of your visit for tax purposes ( see printable Visit Form )

Confirm your visit in advance

Be open to expanding your search radius. Don’t miss out on great offices in small cities!

For Hosts

Confirm the visitor is a member of the MyOpenOffice community by verifying their information on the website

Specify the date, time & duration of the visit prior to arrival

Clarify the type of experience that will be offered

Keep a record of visitors hosted

Welcome the camaraderie…we’re all in this together!

About Us

At MyOpenOffice, we are dedicated to connecting professionals across the globe in order to encourage the sharing of knowledge and transform every travel experience into an opportunity for learning. MyOpenOffice was founded by small business owners who recognize the power of community.

Whether you’re a seasoned expert in your field or a new entrepreneur just beginning the journey, we believe there are always opportunities to learn something new. And we are convinced personal connection is the best vehicle to teach and foster new exciting growth.

With that as a backdrop, we at MyOpenOffice decided to create a connection point for business professionals to find others who enjoy sharing what they know. We also recognize the untapped potential to convert travel into business related experiences. We believe every destination can be transformed into an opportunity to further your business by connecting with colleagues.

MyOpenOffice is excited to serve as the gateway for those interested in sharing knowledge and wisdom via real world face to face experiences. We hope you will find the journey as rewarding and valuable as we have.