It may scare you to consider the fact that you can work from home, but by thinking about it for only a moment you'll pick up on all the benefits. You can get you work done faster, more efficiently, and save money by not having to drive anywhere.
You shouldn't get excited about the benefits of working from home before you consider the potential pitfalls of doing so. There are some pretty serious things you need to have in order before you can call walking down the stairs "going to work."
Of course there are some fun parts to making you workspace at home. You get to pick the layout, the design, the furniture and the decorations. That being said, there is also some real "work" involved. Be careful of over romanticizing it.
Deciding which room should be the office can be difficult, but it is very important to nail. You might not have much of a choice in the matter, especially if you only have one available room, but this can be a good thing, because you don't have to waste time deciding what to do. When you're picking from multiple rooms (if you have that luxury) then you should pick the room with the most space. Although you might not foresee all the uses your office might one day boast, one of the most common problems for business people is lack of space, so it's always good to be on the safe side of things.
You also need to be sure that the space will meet your needs categorically. If this doesn't happen, you might need to reconsider working at home at all (it's that important). Here are some basics you need to be sure of before you continue:
-Space and utilities for a desk, chair, computer, phone, and general office supplies (maybe a shredder?) -Filing and storage for documents and old records -Shelf space for books and supplies -Work area for technical and non-technical labor-stuffing envelopes, opening mail, assembling materials -Meeting space for working and meeting with employees, investors, partners, etc. -Specialized space and utilities may be needed for the specific type of work you do. One specific clause to consider is that unless you have a separate room or space you cannot claim your home as an office and therefore be eligible for the home office tax credit (which I would highly suggest aiming for).
Even if your house wasn't built with a room that easily transfers to "workspace" you can always throw in some elbow grease, and convert an existing room in a "do it yourself" manner. You could change a living room, bonus room, spare bedroom, or garage into a livable workspace with a few simple additions. I would suggest new carpet and furniture, coupled with some infrastructure upgrades such as electrical outlets and a phone jack.
Deciding to work from home can turn out to be the best thing that ever happened to you, especially if you can manage to combine equal parts purpose and comfort. It'll give you a productivity enhancement, and will remind you why it's so great to work for yourself.
Once you've figured out how to make working from home work for you, lend your skills to others so they can accomplish their goals too.
You shouldn't get excited about the benefits of working from home before you consider the potential pitfalls of doing so. There are some pretty serious things you need to have in order before you can call walking down the stairs "going to work."
Of course there are some fun parts to making you workspace at home. You get to pick the layout, the design, the furniture and the decorations. That being said, there is also some real "work" involved. Be careful of over romanticizing it.
Deciding which room should be the office can be difficult, but it is very important to nail. You might not have much of a choice in the matter, especially if you only have one available room, but this can be a good thing, because you don't have to waste time deciding what to do. When you're picking from multiple rooms (if you have that luxury) then you should pick the room with the most space. Although you might not foresee all the uses your office might one day boast, one of the most common problems for business people is lack of space, so it's always good to be on the safe side of things.
You also need to be sure that the space will meet your needs categorically. If this doesn't happen, you might need to reconsider working at home at all (it's that important). Here are some basics you need to be sure of before you continue:
-Space and utilities for a desk, chair, computer, phone, and general office supplies (maybe a shredder?) -Filing and storage for documents and old records -Shelf space for books and supplies -Work area for technical and non-technical labor-stuffing envelopes, opening mail, assembling materials -Meeting space for working and meeting with employees, investors, partners, etc. -Specialized space and utilities may be needed for the specific type of work you do. One specific clause to consider is that unless you have a separate room or space you cannot claim your home as an office and therefore be eligible for the home office tax credit (which I would highly suggest aiming for).
Even if your house wasn't built with a room that easily transfers to "workspace" you can always throw in some elbow grease, and convert an existing room in a "do it yourself" manner. You could change a living room, bonus room, spare bedroom, or garage into a livable workspace with a few simple additions. I would suggest new carpet and furniture, coupled with some infrastructure upgrades such as electrical outlets and a phone jack.
Deciding to work from home can turn out to be the best thing that ever happened to you, especially if you can manage to combine equal parts purpose and comfort. It'll give you a productivity enhancement, and will remind you why it's so great to work for yourself.
Once you've figured out how to make working from home work for you, lend your skills to others so they can accomplish their goals too.
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