Saturday, September 20, 2008

Home Business Isn't For Everyone

By Honey Money


Most people think that the majority would like to work from home but in essence, working at home is not for everyone. Of course, working at home has many perks, but never ignore the inconvenience involved.

People feign for the freedom, making their own hours, sleeping in, no more commuting, you can take a day off whenever you want, you don't have to deal with co workers, and being your own boss.

All this sounds good, does not it? On the flip side it is a great responsibility and very few are able to simply close shop at 6pm and off for the night as they can in a brick and mortar work.

You do not work all hours and you do not make a designated amount of money. Many like the idea of working at home so they can be with their families, but remember the old adage, "Be careful what you ask for."

You must be able to truly balance dual roles of being a productive worker and a parent. You must be able to set firm boundaries and make sure you use your business as efficiently as possible.

Balance will be both your best friend and your worst enemy. When you work at home, it means you are independent. Self-employment is often reflected by some as one who is unemployed unless you are an entrepreneur.

Many people see home workers as simply staying home. You must be able to cope with these obstacles and overcome them. There will be unexpected guests who think that because you're at home, it is time to socialize.

You might find the phone rings off the hook just because you're home and so you must be available to chat. You do not want to be rude but sometimes it takes a hammer on the head for people to understand.

Put a note on your door you that states are not available from 8-5 and either get a phone line or send all calls to voice mail and go through them later.

When it comes to opportunities at home, they are endless. You can work from a computer, an accountant, to billing, telemarketing, assembling parts and day care, make silk flower arrangements, refinishing furniture, or even knitting bedspreads.

If you've got a niche, there is an opportunity. Someone wants and needs you like yesterday.

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