Work From Home Tips

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Work from home advantages

No journey to work, saving time and money on fuel/transport costs.

Greater flexibility in your working hours.

Independence and control in your workday.

Work from home disadvantages

Isolation, loneliness and boredom. There is no social interaction with colleagues or anyone to bounce your ideas off, and there are no invites to after work drinks!

Lack of work structure – you could find it difficult to separate work from home life.

tips for Success

Be a salesperson – this is relevant to everyone from the self-employed to permanent staff and freelancers. In today’s competitive market everyone’s expendable - you will need to explain why people should use your services.

Structure your work day and keep distractions at bay. Conversely, don’t be in work mode all the time i.e. don’t just check your email when you’re off duty.

Obtain good resources – a reliable (portable) computer, high-speed internet access and a cell phone will help with your productivity.

Get involved in online communities that focus on your area of work to keep you updated on news and changes in your industry. Also read newspapers and trade journals.

Network - speak to people in your field (networking) will help you remain focus and motivated.

Check out the business before you pay anything.

Have you heard of the business that's soliciting your money?

If not, check them out carefully. Make sure they have a physical address and a phone number. Call to see if it's a real phone number. Do a search on http://www.Google.com to see if you can find any positive or negative comments. Check references carefully.