Is the lure of working at home so great that you are at present considering leaving the 9-5 office and starting a home based business?
If so before you begin by telling the boss exactly what you think of him and his work, there are a few facts you should think seriously about.
There are many people who appear to suddenly start working at home but these could be employees forced out of their positions by company downsizing. Stay at home Mom's are well suited to combining child care with a home career. The early retired or those with an illness which forces them to remain at home. All of which did not have the opportunity to prepare for their life style changes.
Is the daily commute or the sheer hatred of the desk work you feel forced to do; now pulling you to an alternative lifestyle? Working from home and being your own boss can indeed work extremely well for a lot of people. There are however certain steps that you can undertake before you give up your day job to ensure a greater degree of success in your new venture.
Let's assume for now that you have decided exactly what type of business you are going to start, whether it is as a writer, photographer, crafts or internet marketer. The choices available to you are vast.
While you are still working it would be a good time to look seriously at any company benefits you may be receiving. Would you lose your car, how much will you have to pay to keep up your health/dental plan? This is also a good time to check your financial credit rating, increasing card limits is not always advisable but once you start out on your own you may discover your rating is lowered and credit harder to find.
Do you have enough savings to cover your living expenses while waiting for your business to become profitable? It is always worth considering starting a new venture on a part-time basis.
You must be certain that you have enough confidence in your own abilities and your business plans, plus the discipline needed to motivate yourself to achieve the goals that you will set.
Ensure that your family and friends are aware of your plans, listen to their advice. Starting a home based business can and will alter your current lifestyle, make sure your family can adapt with you as you must allow for their needs.
Be patient and be prepared to work like you never have before. You will be the boss, the master of your own destiny. Only you can pull it off, the rewards are there, work hard and you can succeed.
Michael Lyall was a professional financial consultant who now enjoys the freedom and independence of working from home, helping others Start A Home Business. For more info:
http://work-home-biz.blogspot.com
