Thursday, November 12, 2009
Imshopping
Are you ever too busy to find the best deal on a item you are wanting to buy? Seen a commercial for something you know your kids would love but can't remember where to buy it? Well have you ever tried ImShopping.com. I use this sight anytime I am looking to purchase something on line because they will give me the best deals and it cost me nothing! Someone else doing all the research while I sit back and wait! Another great thing on this site is you can even make money. You can answer questions and win best answer and win 2.00 a question! Or if you do great answers you may be ask to work for them and make even more money! I say how can you go wrong? I love it because they answer all my shopping questions and I make money!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Help for Work at Home Parents
At one time I could have titled this work at home moms because it seemed that only moms looked to work from their homes but today both mom and dads are making the change to work from their homes. I think the economy has made this the best choice for so many parents plus allows us to be able to spend more time with our families.
Where the problems start is being able to give our time to both our families and our jobs because both will be in our homes full-time. You do not leave one behind to do the other and this is where I would like to offer some advice.
We know working from home you will love your job and you will love your family so how do you make both happy at all times?
One of the main things I would advice anyone who is working from home is to find a great support system. I think everyone needs this because your friends and colleagues working outside their homes will not understand exactly what we go through and when you need some at home support your on line friends are great help and support with all your work questions and concerns.
I have also set my house up on a routine because I think when you work from home it is more difficult to keep it clean then when I wasn't there all day because you have the kids and yourself making messes all day. I have given each person in my family special duties that they must do on a daily basis so that each night when we go to bed the house is picked up for the next day. If you have the extra income and can you might also consider a cleaning service to come in once a week to help out with deep cleaning.
Last but not least is childcare. I personally don't want to send my children to daycare when I am at home but some work at home moms do send their children to daycare or have a personal nanny for their young children while they are working. I feel this is a individual decision that each of us must make. I have established things that allow me to work with my kids at home. A lot of times I take on work while my husband is home so that he can help out with the children while I am working or I also have lots of activities that my kids do while I am working so that they can be with mommy but also allow me to do my job.
I think these ideas will make your work at home job and family very happy and allow you to make a great paycheck without sacrificing your job or family.
Where the problems start is being able to give our time to both our families and our jobs because both will be in our homes full-time. You do not leave one behind to do the other and this is where I would like to offer some advice.
We know working from home you will love your job and you will love your family so how do you make both happy at all times?
One of the main things I would advice anyone who is working from home is to find a great support system. I think everyone needs this because your friends and colleagues working outside their homes will not understand exactly what we go through and when you need some at home support your on line friends are great help and support with all your work questions and concerns.
I have also set my house up on a routine because I think when you work from home it is more difficult to keep it clean then when I wasn't there all day because you have the kids and yourself making messes all day. I have given each person in my family special duties that they must do on a daily basis so that each night when we go to bed the house is picked up for the next day. If you have the extra income and can you might also consider a cleaning service to come in once a week to help out with deep cleaning.
Last but not least is childcare. I personally don't want to send my children to daycare when I am at home but some work at home moms do send their children to daycare or have a personal nanny for their young children while they are working. I feel this is a individual decision that each of us must make. I have established things that allow me to work with my kids at home. A lot of times I take on work while my husband is home so that he can help out with the children while I am working or I also have lots of activities that my kids do while I am working so that they can be with mommy but also allow me to do my job.
I think these ideas will make your work at home job and family very happy and allow you to make a great paycheck without sacrificing your job or family.
Finding a house that works for your home-based Job/Business
If you are looking to buy a new home or even fix up your old house so that you can run your freelance work and/or business in your home here is a few tips:
#1: Office Space-What kind of room do you need one that is very private or more public, what kinds of equipment is needed and will you need a place for clients to sit. These are a few questions you need to ask yourself when setting up your office. If you are planning to do a lot of customer service or phone work you will want to have a very private office away from any outside noise. You must even consider noise from a road that runs by a house. I live in a house that is next to a main highway so when putting in my office I had to be very careful so that the noise did not interrupt my phone calls. If you are meeting with clients you will need a place for them to sit down and be comfortable while you do business. Being in a cramped space in a hard folding chair may not make them feel comfortable to do business with you. Also to not cramp your office or make it crowded you need to consider what kind of equipment is needed. Do you need a lot of filing cabinets, a fax machine, printer, copier. All of these items can take up a lot of room on top of your desk with your computer.
#2: Parking Space: If you must have clients visiting your home you must have a place where they can park. You would want to consider this before buying or renting a home. If you lived in an apt. this might make it difficult for clients to be coming and going from your office and may be against the rules of your landlord. There are also places with zoning laws that will outline zoning restrictions. Each person can check with their cities rules and find this information usually on line or at your local office.
#3: Electricity in your home: Do you have enough outlets to plug in what is needed. Will your current breaker box carry all of the equipment you must have plugged in. This is something that you want to make sure of before starting your at home job or business also. I personally would have someone come out to check this out beforehand so that you are prepared and understand any costs it may take to update your office before moving in. I moved into an older home and it required a lot of rewiring to be able to run my office and it was quite costly.
#4: High-speed internet. Today more and more places are able to have some kind of DSL or high speed internet but there is still a lot of places that do not. I see many who have thought they had high-speed internet with a satellite system and with some work at home jobs this will not work. For one on some satellite systems once you use your services so much they slow you down to dial up speed and if you are taking calls this can keep you from working or running the required programs and I know this is something you don't want to happen.
#5: Phone System: What kind of phone is required. Do you need more then one phone line? Is unlimited long distance required? All of these are things and expenses you need to consider when putting in a phone. Do you need a land line phone or will a cell phone work for your business needs. What is going to be the cheapest system but still do the job that you need it to do.
This is just a few things that are going to be very important to setting up your new career and business. I hope in some way I have helped you think of some great ideas to get you going on your search for a new home or just setting up an office in your current home.
Help for Work at Home Parents
At one time I could have titled this work at home moms because it seemed that only moms looked to work from their homes but today both mom and dads are making the change to work from their homes. I think the economy has made this the best choice for so many parents plus allows us to be able to spend more time with our families.
Where the problems start is being able to give our time to both our families and our jobs because both will be in our homes full-time. You do not leave one behind to do the other and this is where I would like to offer some advice.
We know working from home you will love your job and you will love your family so how do you make both happy at all times?
One of the main things I would advice anyone who is working from home is to find a great support system. I think everyone needs this because your friends and colleagues working outside their homes will not understand exactly what we go through and when you need some at home support your on line friends are great help and support with all your work questions and concerns.
I have also set my house up on a routine because I think when you work from home it is more difficult to keep it clean then when I wasn't there all day because you have the kids and yourself making messes all day. I have given each person in my family special duties that they must do on a daily basis so that each night when we go to bed the house is picked up for the next day. If you have the extra income and can you might also consider a cleaning service to come in once a week to help out with deep cleaning.
Last but not least is childcare. I personally don't want to send my children to daycare when I am at home but some work at home moms do send their children to daycare or have a personal nanny for their young children while they are working. I feel this is a individual decision that each of us must make. I have established things that allow me to work with my kids at home. A lot of times I take on work while my husband is home so that he can help out with the children while I am working or I also have lots of activities that my kids do while I am working so that they can be with mommy but also allow me to do my job.
I think these ideas will make your work at home job and family very happy and allow you to make a great paycheck without sacrificing your job or family.
#1: Office Space-What kind of room do you need one that is very private or more public, what kinds of equipment is needed and will you need a place for clients to sit. These are a few questions you need to ask yourself when setting up your office. If you are planning to do a lot of customer service or phone work you will want to have a very private office away from any outside noise. You must even consider noise from a road that runs by a house. I live in a house that is next to a main highway so when putting in my office I had to be very careful so that the noise did not interrupt my phone calls. If you are meeting with clients you will need a place for them to sit down and be comfortable while you do business. Being in a cramped space in a hard folding chair may not make them feel comfortable to do business with you. Also to not cramp your office or make it crowded you need to consider what kind of equipment is needed. Do you need a lot of filing cabinets, a fax machine, printer, copier. All of these items can take up a lot of room on top of your desk with your computer.
#2: Parking Space: If you must have clients visiting your home you must have a place where they can park. You would want to consider this before buying or renting a home. If you lived in an apt. this might make it difficult for clients to be coming and going from your office and may be against the rules of your landlord. There are also places with zoning laws that will outline zoning restrictions. Each person can check with their cities rules and find this information usually on line or at your local office.
#3: Electricity in your home: Do you have enough outlets to plug in what is needed. Will your current breaker box carry all of the equipment you must have plugged in. This is something that you want to make sure of before starting your at home job or business also. I personally would have someone come out to check this out beforehand so that you are prepared and understand any costs it may take to update your office before moving in. I moved into an older home and it required a lot of rewiring to be able to run my office and it was quite costly.
#4: High-speed internet. Today more and more places are able to have some kind of DSL or high speed internet but there is still a lot of places that do not. I see many who have thought they had high-speed internet with a satellite system and with some work at home jobs this will not work. For one on some satellite systems once you use your services so much they slow you down to dial up speed and if you are taking calls this can keep you from working or running the required programs and I know this is something you don't want to happen.
#5: Phone System: What kind of phone is required. Do you need more then one phone line? Is unlimited long distance required? All of these are things and expenses you need to consider when putting in a phone. Do you need a land line phone or will a cell phone work for your business needs. What is going to be the cheapest system but still do the job that you need it to do.
This is just a few things that are going to be very important to setting up your new career and business. I hope in some way I have helped you think of some great ideas to get you going on your search for a new home or just setting up an office in your current home.
Help for Work at Home Parents
At one time I could have titled this work at home moms because it seemed that only moms looked to work from their homes but today both mom and dads are making the change to work from their homes. I think the economy has made this the best choice for so many parents plus allows us to be able to spend more time with our families.
Where the problems start is being able to give our time to both our families and our jobs because both will be in our homes full-time. You do not leave one behind to do the other and this is where I would like to offer some advice.
We know working from home you will love your job and you will love your family so how do you make both happy at all times?
One of the main things I would advice anyone who is working from home is to find a great support system. I think everyone needs this because your friends and colleagues working outside their homes will not understand exactly what we go through and when you need some at home support your on line friends are great help and support with all your work questions and concerns.
I have also set my house up on a routine because I think when you work from home it is more difficult to keep it clean then when I wasn't there all day because you have the kids and yourself making messes all day. I have given each person in my family special duties that they must do on a daily basis so that each night when we go to bed the house is picked up for the next day. If you have the extra income and can you might also consider a cleaning service to come in once a week to help out with deep cleaning.
Last but not least is childcare. I personally don't want to send my children to daycare when I am at home but some work at home moms do send their children to daycare or have a personal nanny for their young children while they are working. I feel this is a individual decision that each of us must make. I have established things that allow me to work with my kids at home. A lot of times I take on work while my husband is home so that he can help out with the children while I am working or I also have lots of activities that my kids do while I am working so that they can be with mommy but also allow me to do my job.
I think these ideas will make your work at home job and family very happy and allow you to make a great paycheck without sacrificing your job or family.
Making Your Work Time Happy
Whether you work in an office with 20 people or at home by yourself there are ways to make your work time happy. I am a very social person so being at home all day could seem like a huge challenge for me but I have found ways that keep me from feeling like I can't be social and unhappy and I have outlined 10 of these ways for you.
#1: Create a happy office environment: You will be spending as much time in that area as you will anywhere in your home. I like to have pictures of my family and artwork that I can look at while I am working because they make me smile. I also use post it notes to put motivational quotes on my computer to keep me uplifted. Another big requirement I have is a comfy chair and a neat and orderly work area. If my desk and area is a mess it is hard for me to concentrate and keep my mind on my daily tasks.
#2: Organization: This is something many fail at and so didn't I at first. You must be even more organized at home then on a job outside your home. You only have yourself to depend on so if something is misplaced or lost it will all fall on you and could cost you a job or a lot of extra work to redo a document you have lost. I keep a list each day of what I must get done in that work day. I always make sure at the end of my day that I take an extra few minutes to organize any files and work that I have been doing so the next day when I come back to my job I can easily locate all of my documents.
#3: Personal Problems: I always laugh and say I keep these in the front closet while I am working. When you are home it would be so easy to go ahead and deal with problems all day long but this would make my production level decrease and make it a very miserable day for me. I have always heard to leave your personal problems at home when you are on the job so I have my own motto that use at home that says leave your personal problems in the closet till after 5! I think following this simple rule alone will make your day happier and definitely more productive.
#4: Office Support System: Make sure you have other people you can network with from home. To me having this support is very important and helps you not feel isolated. I have made a lot of friends who do the same type of work as I do and I talk to a few of them on a daily basis even if it is just to say hello. I find this kind of support as good as I had in the office outside my home and probably even accomplish more because I can control the contact time where when I was working outside the house I could not control the amount of people stopping by to chat at my desk.
#5: Eating Healthy: Wow this is one of the hardest ones for me but one of the most important. When you are home it is so easy to just grab a fat filled snack every little bit. I have made myself keep things like this out of the house and instead add some veggies and fruits in my refrigerator so that when I take the stroll through my kitchen and get the urge to snack I try to grab something healthy plus keep a insulated drink on my desk to keep myself with plenty of liquids.
#6: Move around: Sitting in one place all day long without moving is not healthy. Take a break every couple hours for just a few minutes and get your circulation flowing. I sometimes run to the laundry room and throw in a load of laundry or just do a few stretches or a quick trip around the outside of my house and then back to the job.
#7: Try to take on work from home that you enjoy: There are to many work at home jobs out there so try to take something you enjoy opposed to something you are just doing for the mighty dollar. You are at home and you want to be happy while there so doing a job you love is such an added bonus. You also must be dependent from home and if it is something you love to do it is so much easier to be this way.
#8: Reward Yourself: I set goals so that I have something to look forward too. I love to socialize as I had mentioned earlier so a lot of times I will have an event planned for the evening and this always motivates me to work hard so that I can enjoy the evening. Or if working on a big project I will set my goal that when I complete this certain task I can buy something that I have been dreaming of even if it is as small as a new shirt!
#9: Dressing for comfort: Some people working from home like to get up and dress like they were going to a job but for me I like the old t-shirt and flannel pajama pants attire! Wearing these makes me giggle when I am on the phone with my professional voice and thinking to myself can't beat this...making money in my pajamas!
#10: Focus on the positive: Always look for the things you love about your job instead of the negative. NO matter what kind of job you do there will be things you will not like. You have to always look to look past the negative and focus on the positive. I have always been taught to look at my glass as half full not half empty and that advice I feel has gotten me along way. Plus one last word of advice I was taught early on working from home is to always smile and dial because when you pick up the phone to dial it or even answer a call coming in the person on the other end has nothing to go on but your voice and if you are smiling it shows in your voice.
This is just a few things that has made my working at home a happy environment. I hope you enjoyed and learned a little that you can take with you on your journey of working from home and being happy doing it!
#1: Create a happy office environment: You will be spending as much time in that area as you will anywhere in your home. I like to have pictures of my family and artwork that I can look at while I am working because they make me smile. I also use post it notes to put motivational quotes on my computer to keep me uplifted. Another big requirement I have is a comfy chair and a neat and orderly work area. If my desk and area is a mess it is hard for me to concentrate and keep my mind on my daily tasks.
#2: Organization: This is something many fail at and so didn't I at first. You must be even more organized at home then on a job outside your home. You only have yourself to depend on so if something is misplaced or lost it will all fall on you and could cost you a job or a lot of extra work to redo a document you have lost. I keep a list each day of what I must get done in that work day. I always make sure at the end of my day that I take an extra few minutes to organize any files and work that I have been doing so the next day when I come back to my job I can easily locate all of my documents.
#3: Personal Problems: I always laugh and say I keep these in the front closet while I am working. When you are home it would be so easy to go ahead and deal with problems all day long but this would make my production level decrease and make it a very miserable day for me. I have always heard to leave your personal problems at home when you are on the job so I have my own motto that use at home that says leave your personal problems in the closet till after 5! I think following this simple rule alone will make your day happier and definitely more productive.
#4: Office Support System: Make sure you have other people you can network with from home. To me having this support is very important and helps you not feel isolated. I have made a lot of friends who do the same type of work as I do and I talk to a few of them on a daily basis even if it is just to say hello. I find this kind of support as good as I had in the office outside my home and probably even accomplish more because I can control the contact time where when I was working outside the house I could not control the amount of people stopping by to chat at my desk.
#5: Eating Healthy: Wow this is one of the hardest ones for me but one of the most important. When you are home it is so easy to just grab a fat filled snack every little bit. I have made myself keep things like this out of the house and instead add some veggies and fruits in my refrigerator so that when I take the stroll through my kitchen and get the urge to snack I try to grab something healthy plus keep a insulated drink on my desk to keep myself with plenty of liquids.
#6: Move around: Sitting in one place all day long without moving is not healthy. Take a break every couple hours for just a few minutes and get your circulation flowing. I sometimes run to the laundry room and throw in a load of laundry or just do a few stretches or a quick trip around the outside of my house and then back to the job.
#7: Try to take on work from home that you enjoy: There are to many work at home jobs out there so try to take something you enjoy opposed to something you are just doing for the mighty dollar. You are at home and you want to be happy while there so doing a job you love is such an added bonus. You also must be dependent from home and if it is something you love to do it is so much easier to be this way.
#8: Reward Yourself: I set goals so that I have something to look forward too. I love to socialize as I had mentioned earlier so a lot of times I will have an event planned for the evening and this always motivates me to work hard so that I can enjoy the evening. Or if working on a big project I will set my goal that when I complete this certain task I can buy something that I have been dreaming of even if it is as small as a new shirt!
#9: Dressing for comfort: Some people working from home like to get up and dress like they were going to a job but for me I like the old t-shirt and flannel pajama pants attire! Wearing these makes me giggle when I am on the phone with my professional voice and thinking to myself can't beat this...making money in my pajamas!
#10: Focus on the positive: Always look for the things you love about your job instead of the negative. NO matter what kind of job you do there will be things you will not like. You have to always look to look past the negative and focus on the positive. I have always been taught to look at my glass as half full not half empty and that advice I feel has gotten me along way. Plus one last word of advice I was taught early on working from home is to always smile and dial because when you pick up the phone to dial it or even answer a call coming in the person on the other end has nothing to go on but your voice and if you are smiling it shows in your voice.
This is just a few things that has made my working at home a happy environment. I hope you enjoyed and learned a little that you can take with you on your journey of working from home and being happy doing it!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Contest
Are you creative? Inventive? Competitive? Imaginative? Expressive?
If any of these words describe you, then this contest is for you! I am a contest addict that loves to look for the next giveaway.
Jobs based from home professionals are looking for a mascot made from your ingenious ideas. The mascot just has to be your own invention and the top 3 will be picked by the public so make sure to pass the word on to everyone you know so that they can get involved too!
Plus the best part is you will win The Jobs Based From Home E-book and a Full 30 Days Free of the Job Database that has over 3000 jobs that you can apply for to work from home and your own special place on Twitter! The prize is also transferable if you would like to give the gift to someone else who is looking to work from home.
So put on your thinking caps and pull out your creative stick and see what you can come up. Remember we are family friendly so keep your entries clean and I look forward to seeing what everyone can come up with.
To see the complete list of rules go to ð contest rules so that you can start working on your awesome new little mascot!
If any of these words describe you, then this contest is for you! I am a contest addict that loves to look for the next giveaway.
Jobs based from home professionals are looking for a mascot made from your ingenious ideas. The mascot just has to be your own invention and the top 3 will be picked by the public so make sure to pass the word on to everyone you know so that they can get involved too!
Plus the best part is you will win The Jobs Based From Home E-book and a Full 30 Days Free of the Job Database that has over 3000 jobs that you can apply for to work from home and your own special place on Twitter! The prize is also transferable if you would like to give the gift to someone else who is looking to work from home.
So put on your thinking caps and pull out your creative stick and see what you can come up. Remember we are family friendly so keep your entries clean and I look forward to seeing what everyone can come up with.
To see the complete list of rules go to ð contest rules so that you can start working on your awesome new little mascot!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Help for Work at Home Parents
At one time I could have titled this work at home moms because it seemed that only moms looked to work from their homes but today both mom and dads are making the change to work from their homes. I think the economy has made this the best choice for so many parents plus allows us to be able to spend more time with our families.
Where the problems start is being able to give our time to both our families and our jobs because both will be in our homes full-time. You do not leave one behind to do the other and this is where I would like to offer some advice.
We know working from home you will love your job and you will love your family so how do you make both happy at all times?
One of the main things I would advice anyone who is working from home is to find a great support system. I think everyone needs this because your friends and colleagues working outside their homes will not understand exactly what we go through and when you need some at home support your on line friends are great help and support with all your work questions and concerns.
I have also set my house up on a routine because I think when you work from home it is more difficult to keep it clean then when I wasn't there all day because you have the kids and yourself making messes all day. I have given each person in my family special duties that they must do on a daily basis so that each night when we go to bed the house is picked up for the next day. If you have the extra income and can you might also consider a cleaning service to come in once a week to help out with deep cleaning.
Last but not least is childcare. I personally don't want to send my children to daycare when I am at home but some work at home moms do send their children to daycare or have a personal nanny for their young children while they are working. I feel this is a individual decision that each of us must make. I have established things that allow me to work with my kids at home. A lot of times I take on work while my husband is home so that he can help out with the children while I am working or I also have lots of activities that my kids do while I am working so that they can be with mommy but also allow me to do my job.
I think these ideas will make your work at home job and family very happy and allow you to make a great paycheck without sacrificing your job or family.
Where the problems start is being able to give our time to both our families and our jobs because both will be in our homes full-time. You do not leave one behind to do the other and this is where I would like to offer some advice.
We know working from home you will love your job and you will love your family so how do you make both happy at all times?
One of the main things I would advice anyone who is working from home is to find a great support system. I think everyone needs this because your friends and colleagues working outside their homes will not understand exactly what we go through and when you need some at home support your on line friends are great help and support with all your work questions and concerns.
I have also set my house up on a routine because I think when you work from home it is more difficult to keep it clean then when I wasn't there all day because you have the kids and yourself making messes all day. I have given each person in my family special duties that they must do on a daily basis so that each night when we go to bed the house is picked up for the next day. If you have the extra income and can you might also consider a cleaning service to come in once a week to help out with deep cleaning.
Last but not least is childcare. I personally don't want to send my children to daycare when I am at home but some work at home moms do send their children to daycare or have a personal nanny for their young children while they are working. I feel this is a individual decision that each of us must make. I have established things that allow me to work with my kids at home. A lot of times I take on work while my husband is home so that he can help out with the children while I am working or I also have lots of activities that my kids do while I am working so that they can be with mommy but also allow me to do my job.
I think these ideas will make your work at home job and family very happy and allow you to make a great paycheck without sacrificing your job or family.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Finding a house that works for your home-based Job/Business
If you are looking to buy a new home or even fix up your old house so that you can run your freelance work and/or business in your home here is a few tips:
#1: Office Space-What kind of room do you need one that is very private or more public, what kinds of equipment is needed and will you need a place for clients to sit. These are a few questions you need to ask yourself when setting up your office. If you are planning to do a lot of customer service or phone work you will want to have a very private office away from any outside noise. You must even consider noise from a road that runs by a house. I live in a house that is next to a main highway so when putting in my office I had to be very careful so that the noise did not interrupt my phone calls. If you are meeting with clients you will need a place for them to sit down and be comfortable while you do business. Being in a cramped space in a hard folding chair may not make them feel comfortable to do business with you. Also to not cramp your office or make it crowded you need to consider what kind of equipment is needed. Do you need a lot of filing cabinets, a fax machine, printer, copier. All of these items can take up a lot of room on top of your desk with your computer.
#2: Parking Space: If you must have clients visiting your home you must have a place where they can park. You would want to consider this before buying or renting a home. If you lived in an apt. this might make it difficult for clients to be coming and going from your office and may be against the rules of your landlord. There are also places with zoning laws that will outline zoning restrictions. Each person can check with their cities rules and find this information usually on line or at your local office.
#3: Electricity in your home: Do you have enough outlets to plug in what is needed. Will your current breaker box carry all of the equipment you must have plugged in. This is something that you want to make sure of before starting your at home job or business also. I personally would have someone come out to check this out beforehand so that you are prepared and understand any costs it may take to update your office before moving in. I moved into an older home and it required a lot of rewiring to be able to run my office and it was quite costly.
#4: High-speed internet. Today more and more places are able to have some kind of DSL or high speed internet but there is still a lot of places that do not. I see many who have thought they had high-speed internet with a satellite system and with some work at home jobs this will not work. For one on some satellite systems once you use your services so much they slow you down to dial up speed and if you are taking calls this can keep you from working or running the required programs and I know this is something you don't want to happen.
#5: Phone System: What kind of phone is required. Do you need more then one phone line? Is unlimited long distance required? All of these are things and expenses you need to consider when putting in a phone. Do you need a land line phone or will a cell phone work for your business needs. What is going to be the cheapest system but still do the job that you need it to do.
This is just a few things that are going to be very important to setting up your new career and business. I hope in some way I have helped you think of some great ideas to get you going on your search for a new home or just setting up an office in your current home.
#1: Office Space-What kind of room do you need one that is very private or more public, what kinds of equipment is needed and will you need a place for clients to sit. These are a few questions you need to ask yourself when setting up your office. If you are planning to do a lot of customer service or phone work you will want to have a very private office away from any outside noise. You must even consider noise from a road that runs by a house. I live in a house that is next to a main highway so when putting in my office I had to be very careful so that the noise did not interrupt my phone calls. If you are meeting with clients you will need a place for them to sit down and be comfortable while you do business. Being in a cramped space in a hard folding chair may not make them feel comfortable to do business with you. Also to not cramp your office or make it crowded you need to consider what kind of equipment is needed. Do you need a lot of filing cabinets, a fax machine, printer, copier. All of these items can take up a lot of room on top of your desk with your computer.
#2: Parking Space: If you must have clients visiting your home you must have a place where they can park. You would want to consider this before buying or renting a home. If you lived in an apt. this might make it difficult for clients to be coming and going from your office and may be against the rules of your landlord. There are also places with zoning laws that will outline zoning restrictions. Each person can check with their cities rules and find this information usually on line or at your local office.
#3: Electricity in your home: Do you have enough outlets to plug in what is needed. Will your current breaker box carry all of the equipment you must have plugged in. This is something that you want to make sure of before starting your at home job or business also. I personally would have someone come out to check this out beforehand so that you are prepared and understand any costs it may take to update your office before moving in. I moved into an older home and it required a lot of rewiring to be able to run my office and it was quite costly.
#4: High-speed internet. Today more and more places are able to have some kind of DSL or high speed internet but there is still a lot of places that do not. I see many who have thought they had high-speed internet with a satellite system and with some work at home jobs this will not work. For one on some satellite systems once you use your services so much they slow you down to dial up speed and if you are taking calls this can keep you from working or running the required programs and I know this is something you don't want to happen.
#5: Phone System: What kind of phone is required. Do you need more then one phone line? Is unlimited long distance required? All of these are things and expenses you need to consider when putting in a phone. Do you need a land line phone or will a cell phone work for your business needs. What is going to be the cheapest system but still do the job that you need it to do.
This is just a few things that are going to be very important to setting up your new career and business. I hope in some way I have helped you think of some great ideas to get you going on your search for a new home or just setting up an office in your current home.
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