Working from home in your own business is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding experiences of life. If you are a disciplined or self-motivated individual while working for someone else you may find that starting a home based business is the right choice for you. If so, the following tips on starting a home based business will help:
1. Determine your office hours. Although you are free to come and go as you please, it is vital that you stick to a regular routine that includes opening and closing times, breaks, and lunch time.
2. Organize your daily tasks. For example, make phone calls and do more important tasks in the morning leaving your afternoons for "family chores" such as picking up the kids from school and going to the bank or post office.
3. Declutter your work area. Many "work at home" individuals tend toward sloppiness, scattering their work throughout the house. You can alleviate this problem by using dedicated space for your work area.
4. Dress for success. Yes, you may be able to work in your pajamas in your own home but don't do it. Dress like you're expecting a client. Believe it or not, it will affect your performance!
5. Say "no" to personal interruptions. Let your family and friends know that you are "at work" during your established business hours. This may be difficult at first but if you are a professional you will need to set these boundaries.
6. Don't become addicted to your work. This can be a major problem for many in-home workers. They just do not know when to quit, so they keep working all hours of the day. Do not fall into this trap as you may soon burn out.
Working from home requires self discipline, strong motivation, and the ability to work alone. Not everyone has these qualities; however, those who do may discover that starting their own home-based business is the ideal employment solution.
1. Determine your office hours. Although you are free to come and go as you please, it is vital that you stick to a regular routine that includes opening and closing times, breaks, and lunch time.
2. Organize your daily tasks. For example, make phone calls and do more important tasks in the morning leaving your afternoons for "family chores" such as picking up the kids from school and going to the bank or post office.
3. Declutter your work area. Many "work at home" individuals tend toward sloppiness, scattering their work throughout the house. You can alleviate this problem by using dedicated space for your work area.
4. Dress for success. Yes, you may be able to work in your pajamas in your own home but don't do it. Dress like you're expecting a client. Believe it or not, it will affect your performance!
5. Say "no" to personal interruptions. Let your family and friends know that you are "at work" during your established business hours. This may be difficult at first but if you are a professional you will need to set these boundaries.
6. Don't become addicted to your work. This can be a major problem for many in-home workers. They just do not know when to quit, so they keep working all hours of the day. Do not fall into this trap as you may soon burn out.
Working from home requires self discipline, strong motivation, and the ability to work alone. Not everyone has these qualities; however, those who do may discover that starting their own home-based business is the ideal employment solution.
About the Author:
Ronni Barr has started two in-home businesses and helped her friends start three others. She attributes much of her success to the online college she attended and the online degree in small business management she earned.
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