Set up server to access file remotely

Ok, this may sound stupid, so here goes. I have always worked for companies that had all of our files on a server. Because of this server I was able to work from home on many occasions. I now have my own design company and want to set up a server in my home that I can access remotely from my office. I don't have the faintest idea where to start. I have purchased the mac mini server (I want a dedicated computer for the server) but what's next? I have a domain name, web hosting and dedicated IP. What else do I need to get to set this up? I am pretty good with computers, I just don't have a clue what I need to make this happen. Any and all help/suggestions would be very appreciated!
Thanks
Vicky

It all depends on how much you want to DIY. You could pick up a book or a manual (YouTube is your friend here) and study first, or hire a consultant to do the job.
Or: plunge right in and start server.app and take it from there.

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