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Step 1
Give a second thought to trying to work out of your house with children in the home. It can make a home office situation quite difficult. Not only will you find yourself wanting to spend time with the children--and away from work--you'll have to tend to their needs, keep them occupied and face interruptions when trying to conduct business over the phone or through a meeting.
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Step 2
Have an office room that is completely separate from any other home activities. It needs to be a space solely devoted to your work--no kids' toys, no household bills.
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Step 3
Manage both your work and your time well. One benefit to working from home is flexibility. However, that flexibility can easily get out of hand. Set daily business hours for yourself--chunks of time where you will focus on your work, and only your work. This schedule can be whenever you'd like it, from early morning to late at night.
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Step 4
Plan your work in advance. Begin each day with a clear to-do list of your priorities for the day. It'll get you off to a quick start rather than wasting time determining what to do next.
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Step 5
Learn the work/life balance that is imperative when working from home. Take advantage of the flexible schedule, making sufficient time for both work and play. Once you get into the groove, you'll love the benefits of working from your home office.
Comments
tinksmagic said
on 2/26/2009 I agree on having a to-do list, it keeps you focused and on track.
starlet67 said
on 1/23/2009 Good tip on planning work in advance.
Good article! 5*