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Starting a home-based business can be a challenging, and rewarding experience. The basic requirements include self discipline and motivation. While it is not for everyone, if you feel you are ready to take the plunge into starting a home-based business the following tips will be helpful.
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. Make a plan for each day. Successful people find that creating a 'to do list' for the following day helps them to be more productive. When making your list divide your day into similar activities to get the most out of your time.
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. 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. 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.
Not everyone has the disposition necessary to work from home as it requires strength of will, strength of mind and the ability to work alone. If you possess these qualities, however, you will find that working from home can be very rewarding.
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. Make a plan for each day. Successful people find that creating a 'to do list' for the following day helps them to be more productive. When making your list divide your day into similar activities to get the most out of your time.
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. 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. 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.
Not everyone has the disposition necessary to work from home as it requires strength of will, strength of mind and the ability to work alone. If you possess these qualities, however, you will find that working from home can be very rewarding.
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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