Friday, September 19, 2008

Distraction Proof your Home Business

By Directory Assistance


Many adopt the idea of working at home because they like the idea of being with their children and their families. This can often be a problem.

If you do not take steps in the very beginning, you'll be in serious problems later. You should immediately set limits. You must ensure that work remains separated from the family.

Remember that family and friends do not look at your new work at home venture like you do. Consider holding a family meeting so that you can discuss this right away.

Explain to them that even though you are home they still have to act as if you aren't. In other words, they can't call non stop with a passing thought and they can't expect you to watch their kids while they run errands because you are home, and they can't stop by uninvited.

Explain that you have a schedule to keep and this is how you get paid. You must make them understand that this is a company and has to be run like one.

You'll have to put forth great effort and time, especially in the developing stages. This could eliminate some of you family and social events for some time.

You must have an area of your house that is for you to work in. It is your work space, not for children to color or do their homework in.

Explain that you have all of your work related materials in there and everything needs to remain organized. Even keep separate bank accounts because if you merge family bank accounts with business bank accounts you will be in a heap of trouble at tax time.

Try as best as possible to maintain all working hours and try to keep a schedule organized. You do need a lot of breaks throughout the day stretch.

It can be very difficult for children to understand that mom or dad is at home but can not be harassed, especially for younger children. They can be very distracting, which may lead you to become worse.

You may have to hire a babysitter for a few hours here and there. Even spouses and older children can find this difficult to adjust to. Especially if you only have one computer, you will likely hear a million times, them asking how much longer until you get off the computer.

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