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When working from home, should I have a set routine or not?
There are a number of reasons why a routine can be beneficial to you and the people around you.
I work from home. How do I keep work out of my family time over Christmas?
There are a few tricks to balancing Christmas with running a home-based business.
Can I get a start-up going by working on it part-time?
You need to do your homework before you invest your time and money. That being said, the decision should ultimately rest on your quality of life.
I’ve just hired my first lot of new staff. Can we all work from my home office?
The signs are right for your move beyond the family home, subject to your finances.
Are there ways of marketing my home business, given I have limited time and money?
Don't dwell on the limits of your current situation. Instead, focus on what your potential customers want.
How do I stop my clients from coming to my house for unexpected meetings?
While it’s great to be on friendly terms with your clients, you must also establish boundaries.
How can I bring myself to outsource tasks?
Whatever you do, make sure that you are really in control of your business, and your business isn't controlling you.
How can I work out how much home office space I’ll need?
Remember to give yourself both room for working on the business without losing your kitchen table (and your mind).
How can I ensure that my home-based office is a safe place to work?
Ensuring that your home is a safe workplace doesn’t happen by chance or guesswork. It requires a systematic approach to finding and fixing hazards and risks.
I’m in the process of moving house and am looking for somewhere that could double as an office for my online retail business. What should I be looking for?
Assuming that you have worked out what family and friends require of your home life, we can then turn to the requirements of business life.
I’ve started up from home but feel guilty for neglecting my young kids during the working day. What should I do?
Put relationships before resources and information before decision making so that every step builds your confidence.
Are there any good business support groups out there that I can interact with?
Like all business realities, there are the good, the bad and the ugly and then there are the useful, the helpful and the dreadful rip offs.
I'm starting an events business from home. How can I get people to take me seriously?
View your doubters as a potential source of viral advertising.
How can I foster a good business culture with home-based workers?
The process of developing the goals, vision and mission for the business plan is the starting point for a sound business culture.
How should I go about setting up my office at home?
A home office is a new business environment and not just a room in your house.
How can I avoid becoming isolated in my home-based business?
Spend time building networks to overcome start-up isolation – with key customers, potential customers and other business people in your area.
Are home-based businesses viewed negatively by people in the corporate world?
Any prospective clients who see that mess in the spare room will be convinced to take their business to your competitors in a flash!
I’ve quit my job to start my business. How do I get into the right mindset?
Part of the reason for your difficulty in getting into the right mindset, may be due to a lack of structure and planning even before start-up.
