Remote networking mac desktop to mac laptops

Hi
We are a small business trying to setup a network between our office Mac desktop and our two mac laptops. All are using OSX 10.8.2. We thought that there should be a way to remotely log into the mac desktop in the office, when we are working away through our laptops so all of our files are stored in the one place? We live in a small area and have had three "IT experts" come in and as soon as they see Mac they run the other way. Their only suggestion is the Airport which only works when we are in the office next to the desktop. Is there any way at all to do this. Obviously our files are confidential so we would need a secure network. We are happy to purchase additional software we just want to get it done and have no idea where to start. If anyone has any ideas they would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
Thanks!

As Alberto suggested Back to my Mac is one way, I use (and prefer) TeamViewer for internal and external connections. Try it here
PS:
None of those IT Experts were expert. Hope you did not pay them anything.

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