Every form of employment is looked at from the point of view of the rewards it earns. These rewards could be monetary and/or job satisfaction. In order for a job to be attractive, the rewards that can be earned should be commensurate with the effort you put in.
Cyber Dialogue, a New York-based research and consulting firm has determined there are now over 15.7 million telecommuters in the American economy.
So you’ve started a home-based business — your lifelong dream. The upside is that now you can call your own shots. The downside is that you’re no longer part of a big corporation that commands respect through sheer size and reputation. It’s up to you to give your business the kind of corporate feel that will inspire confidence in your clients.
In the U.S., small and home offices are expected to spend $71 billion on I.T. products by 2002. This is up from $51.1 billion spent in 1998, according to a report from IDC.
Accepting the realities of life.
When small business owners are busy burning the midnight oil, it is not uncommon for conflicts to arise with spouses and family members. How do you deal with it without compromising your business– or your family?
When work and home life become intermingled, your personal life can sometimes take a back seat to the demands of work. Read about ways you can establish boundaries between the two.
Bring some professionalism into your business life — and some sanity into your personal life.
Simple equipment and organizing can turn almost any corner of your home into a functional office.
“I’ve gained 20 pounds in the six months I’ve been working at home.” Does this describe you? Without the structure of an office environment, overindulgence is often a problem.
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