More and more people are looking to leave their office jobs and are instead setting their sights on working within the comforts of their own home. Recession, the fear of economic downturn and the struggles of juggling both family and work commitments are just some of the many reasons why people are setting their sights on a home based job role.
Here are some helpful tips for the new home business owner, to aid you in becoming more efficient and organised in your home based office.
1 – Interacting – It may sound obvious, but running your own business from home, especially an online one (where the closest you get to speaking with a client is sending an e mail) often leaves little room for real face to face interaction. Therefore it is often a good idea to build a real rapport and friendship (in the classic sense of the word) with your customers and business associates. This should not just be limited to business dealings – try picking up the phone once in a while; maybe next time you place an order for something. Sometimes a phone call can reap far more results than a simple email can.
2 – Networking – not in the computerised sense, but socially. There are thousands of other small business owners out there, and some may even work in your local area. Try attending some trade shows, or putting your name down for a business group forum in your local area. You never know what friendships or business associates are out there to help fuel your business if you don’t go out there and look!
3 – Working Space – Try to make sure you have a space in your home dedicated only to your business. Keep it organised, ideally away from sleeping and resting areas, and try to only use this area for nothing other than your work. Not only does this help organise your business but from a psychological perspective also helps keep your business life separate from your private life.
4 – Taking a break – Yes, even home workers need to take a break. In the comforts of your own home it can sometimes be all too easy to just sit down for 5 minutes with a coffee in front of the computer, when really the best thing is to do is to go out for a walk and get some fresh air. Many home workers switch on their computers in the morning and find themselves logging off in the evening, even skipping entire meals. Try to get into the habit of allocating breaks for yourself, and actually having a mini break every hour. You will achieve more from your work if you take regular breaks!
5 – Finding time for your family – Last but not least, ensure your business does not distract you from your family commitments. Now that you work from home and are essentially your own boss, make the most out of your flexible schedule and fit your work around your family. Ensure that realistic boundaries are set, so that both family life is not disrupted with your work, and your work not distracted by family commitments. Keep your family posted on your work patterns so that neither your family nor your business are let down.
Working at home can be a very rewarding experience if you are organised and use your time efficiently to achieve maximum results with the minimum of effort.
Author Resource:
Naz Daud - CityLocal Home Business http://www.citylocal.co.uk/businessfranchise/ http://www.citylocal.ie/businessfranchise/ http://www.citylocal.co.uk/businessfranchise/articles/Working-From-Home--Hints-and-Tips-55/
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