Perhaps you have always dreamed of being in your own business and working from home. Owning your own business is definitely a challenge. It is also very rewarding for many people. If you are a self motivated and self disciplined individual starting your own home-based business might be a good option. Here are a few tips that may help you.
1. Establish your working hours. Working from home affords you the freedom to come and go as you please; however, to be productive you must establish a routine including starting and quitting times, breaks and lunch time.
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. 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 going to work. While the idea of working in your pajamas sounds tempting, don't do it. Establish your own dress code and stick to it. This will have a positive affect on your performance!
5. Inform your family and friends that you are working even though you are at home. Let them know you are not available for personal visitation during the business hours you established.
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. - 16732
1. Establish your working hours. Working from home affords you the freedom to come and go as you please; however, to be productive you must establish a routine including starting and quitting times, breaks and lunch time.
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. 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 going to work. While the idea of working in your pajamas sounds tempting, don't do it. Establish your own dress code and stick to it. This will have a positive affect on your performance!
5. Inform your family and friends that you are working even though you are at home. Let them know you are not available for personal visitation during the business hours you established.
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. - 16732
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.
