Wednesday, May 20, 2015

How To Make Working At Home Work For You

By Dante Greeves


You probably know what you'd gain by setting up shop in the comfort of your own home, but you've probably never considered how hard it might be to make the shift.

But you may or may not have already considered all the negative ramifications of setting up shop in the comfort of your own living space. There are definitely some things to consider before you jump on the "work from home" bandwagon.

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.

Choosing which room should be converted into a home office can be one of the most challenging parts of this whole operation. If you only have one room to choose from, good for you! You get to save some time by having the decision made for you. If you do have several option, remember: bigger is generally better. Your office is also the multipurpose room for your business in the early stages, so you never know how much space you might need.

You also need to be sure that the space will meet your needs categorically. If this doesn't happen, you might need to reconsider working at home at all (it's that important). Here are some basics you need to be sure of before you continue:

-Space and utilities for a desk, chair, computer, phone, 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).

You don't need to worry about your workspace not being in a room that was originally intended for working from home. Few houses have a room that easily doubles as office space, but that doesn't mean you can't make it work! A few new fixtures can do wonders for the feel of a room and make it a great office.

Getting your home office up and running is a great way to kick-start the seriousness and efficiency with which you deal with your own work, and it is highly likely to encourage others to take your work more seriously too. Especially when running a gumball vending business, taking your business seriously is important. If you can build a space that is both convenient and peaceful, you can get the best of both worlds, and increase your businesses chances of success.

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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