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Following up my Tip #1 - Set Up Your Work Space - you should now be envisioning your work space? (If you want to review Tip #1, just search other posts in this blog)
Great!
Next question is… how will you squeeze work time into your already crammed-full-of-stuff day?
The first thing is to identify as best you can, how much time you can give over to your ‘home business’. Then create a work plan, or schedule.
First, set some ground rules with yourself, family and friends. Regardless of whatever you home business is, start adopting the attitude you have a ‘business at home’ and as such you (and those around you) need to respect this. If you have children at home, you are now a ‘working father’ or ‘working mother’, even if your office is “home”.
One of the first things to set up is your answering-machine. Use your answering machine consistently to screen calls and prevent interruptions. Learn how to say: “Sorry, I have to work!”… because you do.
Next, set ‘office hours’ - times when you solely focus on your work. You could decide on regular days and times or, if your life is more unpredictable, identify the times when you will be able to do some work, even if these are different every day.
Structure and being consistent with your ‘work times’ is key and (this bit is vital) when work time comes around, turn your back on other demands.
Don’t start washing the car, going to the shops, cleaning the house, etc - go to your work space and go to work!
You may find it helpful to set exact times so that you carry on working for an allotted time span.
Draw out a week’s agenda or calendar as a Work Schedule and be sure to factor in…
Identify right up front what might knock you off your work schedule and be prepared for those factors; possibly build in some spare time to allow for eventualities that you hadn’t planned for, which always crop up in life. Think about what factors could prevent you from achieving the work schedule that week, and try and to build in a ‘plan B’ if they do crop up.
Also be realistic with yourself. If you only have three hours a week to work on your business, then that’s what you schedule. Just make the most of that time, and ensure you use every minute in a productive way.
You may be reading this saying “but I can’t find any free time?” If that’s the case, answer this question honestly to yourself “Which is more important to me - earning an income from home, or all the “other stuff?”
Never forget we all have just 24 hours in a day - it’s how we each choose to use that time that makes the difference. You need to decide that ‘working from home’ IS important.
I suspect you’re filling all your day right now as it is, so If you want work time you’ll have to spend less time doing some things, or completely eliminate some activities from your schedule. You won’t be the first facing this dilemma - what you need to ask yourself is … “what am I prepared to give up to give my business time and move it along the road to success?” …and yes you will have to and cut down on…
Here are some other terrific ways to free up more time, and just an extra 15 minutes a day can make a big difference:
For all of us that ‘work from home’, finding time to work – and sticking to it – is about the most challenging aspect of working from home. It will be an ongoing struggle but the better structured and organised
you are, the more likely you are to achieve your weekly work schedule.
In the end, it will be clearly worth with everyone in the family benefiting as you enjoy the fruits of your success. Just roll up your sleeves, stay focused and just do it!
More ‘Work From Home’ Tips in future articles…
Would be great to hear any comments about this article or any other in my blog? Simply click on ‘COMMENTS’.
Enjoy!
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To your success, Steve.
Are you working at home already? Or is it something you’re considering doing in the near future?
In my experience (and I’ve spent 20 years successfully working from home) the idea of working from home is one many aspire to, with the ideals that it brings a healthier quality of life, which it certainly can.
But to make it work and for you to create a successful business working from home, you need to GET ORGANISED!
Once you’re organised you can conquer the world, or at least stay happily on top of your own little corner of it.
With this in mind, my next few blogs relate to giving you some simple but hopefully key tips on how to successfully work from home…
First, you need space. Somwhere that’s yours, even if it’s temporary! Thankfully, working from home means you can be creative and flexible. If your home doesn’t have a dedicated office or study, then think about where else could you find space? Are there a few square feet to
spare in any of these?
Once you’ve decided where your home office will be, you need to be set up right with the correct equipment to get the job done.
Essentials include:
But (and this is a very important “but”)… don’t go out and spend a fortune on ’stuff’ straightaway. learn to start with what you have, add what you absolutely need. Once the money’s coming in you can spoil yourself with shiney new stuff but do that only when your business begins turning a profit and you can afford the extras.
As you purchase things and create your workspace, keep in mind the need to be flexible and efficient. Your computer is crucial. Make sure your computer is ‘man enough’ to do what you’re asking of it - there’s nothing more frustrating then having to continually wait while your computer opens files, connects and/or reboots.
Ensure your software up-to-date, and you’ve installed adequate anti-virus and firewall protection (something I’ve learned the painful way!). Create regular backups of your data. Your data is your business’s lifeline… protect it above all costs (again something I’ve learned after being brought to tears over what I’ve lost through a hard-drive failure!)
Using a laptop or notebook computer and wireless Internet means you can work anywhere in your home, even outside in the garden! If you are a stay-at-home mum or dad and you have small children who can’t be left unsupervised, a wireless laptop is ideal. You can work wherever your kids are.
A notebook with wireless also lets you work outside your home wherever there’s wireless Internet… in local restaurants, coffee shops, hotel foyers, airports, etc. Having the option to “go out and work” can make a tremendous difference to your quality of life and productivity.
Another great tip to maximise your budget, space and time is to combine functionality. If you need a printer, look for a model that includes a printer, copier, scanner and fax machine… all-in-one - there are some great ones available at very reasonable prices.
No matter how small your work space, enjoy creating one that is just for you, by making it personal to you. I love my work space - and you need to do the same, after all you’re going to be spending a fair bit of time in ‘your space’…
…so make it a ’space’ you really enjoy being in - your work-from-home business will thank you for it!
More ‘Work From Home’ Tips in future posts…
Enjoy!
