Six Tips for Starting a Home Based Business

by Ronni Barr

Starting a home-based business can be a challenging, and rewarding experience. The basic requirements include self discipline and motivation. While it is not for everyone, if you feel you are ready to take the plunge into starting a home-based business the following tips will be helpful.

1. Establish a routine. While you have freedom to come and go as you please when working from home, it is important that you set up a regular work schedule that includes starting and quitting times, including scheduled breaks.

2. Organize your daily tasks. For example, make phone calls and do more important tasks in the morning leaving your afternoons for "family chores" such as picking up the kids from school and going to the bank or post office.

3. Declutter your work area. Many "work at home" individuals tend toward sloppiness, scattering their work throughout the house. You can alleviate this problem by using dedicated space for your work area.

4. Establish a dress code. It is important to 'dress for success' even when working from home. While you may be able to work in your pajamas, you should maintain a professional image as this will affect your performance.

5. Don't allow family and friends to interrupt you. Learn to say "no" to personal interruptions during the business hours you have established. Too many friendly visits will have a devastating effect on your bottom line.

6. Don't become addicted to your work. This can be a major problem for many in-home workers. They just do not know when to quit, so they keep working all hours of the day. Do not fall into this trap as you may soon burn out.

Not everyone has the temperament to work from home. It requires discipline, ability to work alone and self motivation. On the other hand those who have these qualities will find that working from home offers many benefits. - 20490

Ronni Barr has started two in-home businesses and helped her friends start three others. She attributes much of her success to the (http://www.college-scholarships.com/ssac.htm) online college she attended and the (http://www.online-degrees-and-scholarships.com) online degree in small business management she earned.