Working from home can be a daunting idea, but if you're considering it you already know the benefits: convenience, flexibility, efficiency (how many gallons of gas will you save by never commuting again?) It's a great way to improve your gumball business.
You shouldn't get excited about the benefits of working from home before you consider the potential pitfalls of doing so. There are some pretty serious things you need to have in order before you can call walking down the stairs "going to work."
You probably know about all the fun that is in store: you can set up you office the exact way you want to. You are the boss. You can chose the layout of your new office, as well as the aesthetic. This is one of the primary things to look forward to about your new working arrangements. That being said, there will also be some hard labor required before you can call your home your office, and your office your home.
Deciding which room should be the office can be difficult, but it is very important to nail. You might not have much of a choice in the matter, especially if you only have one available room, but this can be a good thing, because you don't have to waste time deciding what to do. When you're picking from multiple rooms (if you have that luxury) then you should pick the room with the most space. Although you might not foresee all the uses your office might one day boast, one of the most common problems for business people is lack of space, so it's always good to be on the safe side of things.
There are always some specific things you need to kick off your business-from-home office. The space you chose (or the space you are stuck with) might not live up to your checklist, and if it can't you should consider how you can get it to meet you needs. If it just can't, you might need to work outside your house. To run through the basics that most business people need in their workspace:
-Space and utilities for a desk, chair, computer, phone, gumball machines, and general office supplies (maybe a shredder?) -Filing and storage for documents and old records -Shelf space for books and supplies -Work area for technical and non-technical labor-stuffing envelopes, opening mail, assembling materials -Meeting space for working and meeting with employees, investors, partners, etc. -Specialized space and utilities may be needed for the specific type of work you do. One specific clause to consider is that unless you have a separate room or space you cannot claim your home as an office and therefore be eligible for the home office tax credit (which I would highly suggest aiming for).
If you don't have a specifically allocated "study" or "library" room, it is easy enough to convert an existing one for your purposes. An attic, basement, living room, garage, or patio can be turned into an office with out too much fuss or cost. Some new carpet, furniture, and some minor electrical work (lights, phone jack, etc.) is all that's needed to make you office work.
Deciding to work from home can turn out to be the best thing that ever happened to you, especially if you can manage to combine equal parts purpose and comfort. It'll give you a productivity enhancement, and will remind you why it's so great to work for yourself.
Once you've figured out how to work from home, help other get there too by offering your help and advice!
You shouldn't get excited about the benefits of working from home before you consider the potential pitfalls of doing so. There are some pretty serious things you need to have in order before you can call walking down the stairs "going to work."
You probably know about all the fun that is in store: you can set up you office the exact way you want to. You are the boss. You can chose the layout of your new office, as well as the aesthetic. This is one of the primary things to look forward to about your new working arrangements. That being said, there will also be some hard labor required before you can call your home your office, and your office your home.
Deciding which room should be the office can be difficult, but it is very important to nail. You might not have much of a choice in the matter, especially if you only have one available room, but this can be a good thing, because you don't have to waste time deciding what to do. When you're picking from multiple rooms (if you have that luxury) then you should pick the room with the most space. Although you might not foresee all the uses your office might one day boast, one of the most common problems for business people is lack of space, so it's always good to be on the safe side of things.
There are always some specific things you need to kick off your business-from-home office. The space you chose (or the space you are stuck with) might not live up to your checklist, and if it can't you should consider how you can get it to meet you needs. If it just can't, you might need to work outside your house. To run through the basics that most business people need in their workspace:
-Space and utilities for a desk, chair, computer, phone, gumball machines, and general office supplies (maybe a shredder?) -Filing and storage for documents and old records -Shelf space for books and supplies -Work area for technical and non-technical labor-stuffing envelopes, opening mail, assembling materials -Meeting space for working and meeting with employees, investors, partners, etc. -Specialized space and utilities may be needed for the specific type of work you do. One specific clause to consider is that unless you have a separate room or space you cannot claim your home as an office and therefore be eligible for the home office tax credit (which I would highly suggest aiming for).
If you don't have a specifically allocated "study" or "library" room, it is easy enough to convert an existing one for your purposes. An attic, basement, living room, garage, or patio can be turned into an office with out too much fuss or cost. Some new carpet, furniture, and some minor electrical work (lights, phone jack, etc.) is all that's needed to make you office work.
Deciding to work from home can turn out to be the best thing that ever happened to you, especially if you can manage to combine equal parts purpose and comfort. It'll give you a productivity enhancement, and will remind you why it's so great to work for yourself.
Once you've figured out how to work from home, help other get there too by offering your help and advice!
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