Being able to work from home as your own boss has many advantages. You are the one that sets your work hours, and you are the one that you report to. It can be flexible around anything else that you want to do, whether that is family commitments or different appointments. You can save money from not having to commute,and generally your stress levels can be lower as you can take a break as and when you need one. But working from home isn’t always perfect. And if you’re working from home as a way to start your business, then it is going to mean some long hours and some stress of getting it all started. So can you make starting your business and working from home work better for you? Here are some steps to think about.
Outsourcing
When you’re starting out in business, you will be taking on many roles. Not only are you the owner and founder, but you’re also the accountant, social media manager, admin person, secretary, human resources, and payroll; the list goes on. And you won’t be working productively if you’re trying to do everything all at once. A lot of the things listed need to happen in your business. However, you don’t need to be the one doing them. If you’re taking up your time with the smaller things like spreadsheets and data, then how can you have time to grow your business? Hiring an Excel consultancy to do some work for you as and when you need it, can mean the tasks get done, but your time isn’t being wasted. So if your stress levels are rising, have a think about what you could outsource.
Create a Proper Workspace
There can be many distractions when you work from home. You may feel like wanting to clean or tidy if you’re sat in a messy room, or just think a few episodes of your favorite Netflix show aren’t going to bother anyone. But if it leads to you getting behind on your work, then it isn’t going to be helping anyone. So have a dedicated space to work. It doesn’t need to be a room solely dedicated to work if you don’t have the space. But create a space that is free from distractions and conducive to getting stuff done.
Have a Good Filing System
Whether on your computer or with physical papers, you need a good filing system in place in order to work productively. If it takes you an hour to find the document or invoice that you need, then you’re just wasting time that could be spent better growing your business. So make sure that you keep files and information recorded properly and in an orderly manner.
One of the final things is to make sure that you set a plan. Plan out your time and what you want to achieve each day. If you have to break up your working day for a dentist appointment, then decide what you’ll get done before you have to go, and what will get done afterwards. Making a plan is a surefire way to achieve as you’re not going to be aimlessly working.
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