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. Establish a routine. While you have freedom to come and go as you please when working from home, it is important that you set up a regular work schedule that includes starting and quitting times, including scheduled breaks.
2. Plan your daily activities. At the end of each day prepare a 'to do list' for the following day. This will help you to be more productive as you will be able to divide your day into similar activities.
3. Organize your work area. One common problem with "work at home" individuals is the tendency to spread their work all over the house. If you don't have a room you can dedicate as your office, create a corner of a room that is for working only. Keep your work area clean and orderly.
4. Establish a dress code. It is important to 'dress for success' even when working from home. While you may be able to work in your pajamas, you should maintain a professional image as this will affect your performance.
5. Don't allow family and friends to interrupt you. Learn to say "no" to personal interruptions during the business hours you have established. Too many friendly visits will have a devastating effect on your bottom line.
6. Take time for yourself. It is easy for self employed people to become workaholics, addicted to the job they love. Don't fall into this trap as it will affect your family and your productivity. Turn off your computer and unplug your business phone when your work day is over.
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. - 15246
1. Establish a routine. While you have freedom to come and go as you please when working from home, it is important that you set up a regular work schedule that includes starting and quitting times, including scheduled breaks.
2. Plan your daily activities. At the end of each day prepare a 'to do list' for the following day. This will help you to be more productive as you will be able to divide your day into similar activities.
3. Organize your work area. One common problem with "work at home" individuals is the tendency to spread their work all over the house. If you don't have a room you can dedicate as your office, create a corner of a room that is for working only. Keep your work area clean and orderly.
4. Establish a dress code. It is important to 'dress for success' even when working from home. While you may be able to work in your pajamas, you should maintain a professional image as this will affect your performance.
5. Don't allow family and friends to interrupt you. Learn to say "no" to personal interruptions during the business hours you have established. Too many friendly visits will have a devastating effect on your bottom line.
6. Take time for yourself. It is easy for self employed people to become workaholics, addicted to the job they love. Don't fall into this trap as it will affect your family and your productivity. Turn off your computer and unplug your business phone when your work day is over.
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. - 15246
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.
