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The Do's and Don'ts of Working from Home

by: Andrew Poole
At last, you've realised your dream. You no longer have to take part in the morning and evening commute, you don't have to get involved anymore in petty office politics and you are free to do as you please - you're working from home.
Mostly, it's down to common sense but all too often what seems like common sense is only viewed with the benefit of hindsight.

Firstly some dos.
Do talk it over with others who live in the house. This is after all your and their living space and all parties need to have agreed that part of the family home can be used this way.
Do check it out with your insurance and mortgage companies as there may be clauses that need amending or could even prevent it. It's unlikely but check it anyway.
Do take into account the type of business you're running. If you're providing a service or information, space for a desk is all you really need but if you're selling products, where are you going to store them? A garage and a spare bedroom full of cartons might not be appreciated.
Do be disciplined. When you no longer go out to work, that fact that you still need to work can get sort of lost. See your day as still a working day. Decide how many hours you want or need to work and then stick to them. There has to be flexibility in this of course, otherwise a major advantage to working from home is wasted, but some sort of regular work pattern is best.
From my experience, I know of people working from home who need to feel that they're in work mode to operate and who dress as if they're going to the office. Not necessarily the suit, collar and tie but in a dressed down, smart casual way. Sitting in front of the computer or on the phone in pajamas just doesn't work for them. If it does for you then that's a bonus and a saving on clothes bills.
Now some don'ts.
Don't be distracted. When you're employed, you work according to your contract. You arrive and leave at certain times and you do the work that's expected of you in that time. Working from home has many potential temptations and distractions to undermine that ethic. There's something you want to watch on the TV, it would be a great day to take the dog to the park, the CD/DVD collections needs cataloguing, the lawn needs cutting - the list is endless.
Don't publish your home telephone number. This is very relevant if you're promoting a website which shows your number. The web is global, even if you're only operating within your own area or country. I speak from experience as I've been woken in the early hours by people calling from the other side of the World and answering business calls when you're still half asleep isn't a good idea! Get a dedicated business line and an answering service
Don't become too isolated. It's important to remember that most likely you were part of a community when you went to work. You had colleagues with whom you discussed last night's tv, and who shared a common goal with you in that you worked together with the same aim. When you work from home, that goes. You can still have contact over the telephone or via email but unless you have a home that's the neighborhood drop-in coffee shop, you will not be meeting many people. Understand this and make time and space for human contact.
Working from home is a bonus. Make the most of it but be aware of the potential hazards.

 

Making Work At Home Work

by: Julie Jones

I am a work at home mom who used to struggle just to get by. Now I know the secret to making thousands of dollars a month from home. To learn my secret continue reading or visit my website at http://workathomewealth.blogspot.com/

I am so happy that I listened to my true feelings and continued searching for a "real" honest way to make an incredible living at home! I'll share my work at home secret in a moment. But first, Here are some work at home tips to help you make the most of your new dream job.

1. First set a schedule for your work time. This can be anything that works for you and will accommodate your goals. Setting a regular work schedule will really make a difference in your productivity

2. Create a work area that is pleasing and organized. I love my workspace because I can look out a window into the forest while I work. This makes working fun for me. Try to create a kind of space that is conducive to your work as well as a space that you enjoy being in.

3. Even though you enjoy your work, don't forget to take regular breaks as well as regular days off, including vacations.

4. Set short and long term goals. This will help you to keep track of your progress and prevent you from putting off important tasks.

5. Don't forget to network and socialize. Some people who work at home can miss the social interaction from an outside job. Be sure to continue to network as well as maintain your current contacts.

6. Don't allow daily distractions to prevent you from focusing on your work. Schedule your work time when you will experience the least possible distractions.

Hopefully these tips will help you to a successful start in your work at home job. I know that they have helped me to create a very successful work at home career. To learn my secret to work at home wealth visit my website at http://workathomewealth.blogspot.com/

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