WORKING FROM HOME

....How to create a home business work space

To be successful as an entrepreneur, a person must have a combination of various traits, including discipline, self-confidence, ambition and flexibility. But being the right kind of person isn't the only thing that contributes to an entrepreneur's success. In fact, environment is an important factor. If you are considering starting a business from home, this is even more important. Let's take a look at some of the practical aspects of being an entrepreneur that you need to consider before opening up shop.

Space

Most experts recommend that you have an area of your home that you can dedicate exclusively to your business if you're going to work at home.

From a psychological standpoint, having a separate work space helps create a boundary between your work life and your personal life.

From a financial standpoint, having a space that you use exclusively for your business allows you to take the home office deduction on your taxes.

If you don't even have a spare corner where you can set up a desk and you plan to work from your couch, bed or dining room table, it may be difficult to get out of the relaxation mindset and work effectively or to get the distance from other family members that you need in order to focus.

Peace and Quiet

If your current job schedule means that you're always away from home at the same days and times, it's difficult to know whether those days and times will provide the peace and quiet that you need to work once you substitute home-based employment for outside employment.

If you live in an apartment, for example, you may have neighbours home during the day who will distract you with their noise or their social visits.
Or perhaps there's a construction site near your home that's perfectly quiet in the evenings and on weekends, but unbearably noisy during regular work hours.
Maybe you live on a busy street where the daytime traffic is noisy.

Of course, if you're the type of person who can block out noise or distract yourself from it with some music, a white noise machine or the drone of the TV in the background, you won't need to worry about these things. Other people, however, need near-complete silence to work effectively.


Also, if you expect to spend a lot of time on the phone with clients, background noise can detract from your professional image. If you have kids or pets, you'll also want to make sure they can't be heard while you're on the phone. This includes noise and distraction from family/roommates as well.


To be successful as an entrepreneur, a person must have a combination of various traits, including discipline, self-confidence, ambition and flexibility. But being the right kind of person isn't the only thing that contributes to an entrepreneur's success. In fact, environment is an important factor. If you are considering starting a business from home, this is even more important. Let's take a look at some of the practical aspects of being an entrepreneur that you need to consider before opening up shop.(

Most experts recommend that you have an area of your home that you can dedicate exclusively to your business if you're going to work at home.

From a psychological standpoint, having a separate work space helps create a boundary between your work life and your personal life.
From a financial standpoint, having a space that you use exclusively for your business allows you to take the home office deduction on your taxes.
If you don't even have a spare corner where you can set up a desk and you plan to work from your couch, bed or dining room table, it may be difficult to get out of the relaxation mindset and work effectively or to get the distance from other family members that you need in order to focus.


HELP OTHERS....HELP YOURSELF

One of my longest standing male friends told me something a few days ago that really bothered me and provided the basis for this article. He said that, for many years, he supported the United Way, various churches, and a lot of local charities with generous donations. But now, after all this time giving to these groups, he said, I 've never gotten any benefit from any of them so I'm going to stop supporting them all.? I was distressed. Does my friend really feel when he gives something he expects to get some monetary thing in return? That started my thinking about why any of us do what we do.

What is the reason for any home-based entrepreneur to put in the long hours and assume the sometimes great risks they do? Home-based operators are innovators, described in the dictionary as someone who helps to open up a new line of research, technology, or art. Our businesses all require technology, and the way we present it to our customers involves an element of art. Isn't a well-designed Website an art form? And there are many reasons we do what we do. Many want to be their own boss, escape office politics and the corporate rat-race, avoid endless traffic congestion, or get rid of health-destroying stress associated with most real jobs. Have you thought, however, that in addition to all these reasons, a significant benefit is you're doing something productive that helps your customers in some way and gives meaning to your life? We do hope to make money, of course, but this is only one reason we take on the great responsibility of self-employment.

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I have seen Pinterest in several searches recently, but had no idea what it was. After looking at the site I am convinced that it has not only personal value, but it may be helpful to home based entrepreneurs for promoting their businesses. I have asked for an invitation as explained later. This tool review is about Pinterest and some ways you may be able to use it.

ABOUT PINTEREST

Using computer talk, Pinterest is a kind of virtual board where you can pin things of interest to you and then share them with others. You can also view the boards others have made and incorporate their ideas you particularly like on your own pinboard. In addition to some special personal and business ideas we will discuss later, here are some things the Website says people use Pinterest to do:

Home decoration is a major use. Using the Pinterest pinboard you can collect all kinds of elements for your house. Pin paint schemes, furniture, and accessories for review as you plan your decoration.

It is easy to accumulate information on wedding plans. Pin anything you see that pleases you like clothing, flowers, honeymoon destinations, catering services, and everything else that goes into your perfect wedding. Pinterest allows friends and relatives to see what you are considering and make suggestions.

You can define yourself by pinning clothes, shoes, and all kinds of accessories you may come across while browsing the Internet. Your friends can comment on your choices.

Creativity is the result of things or images that inspire you. Pin these spiritual occurrences and refer to them often to help you complete projects. Colleagues can make comments and add their own suggestions.

Collecting recipes is another popular use of Pinterest. This can be very helpful for those on special diets. It allows friends and other viewers to make further suggestions. It will also be useful for those who want to collect specialty recipes for certain types of food or events.

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