As the world grapples with recession, the concept of working-at-home gains all the more relevance. So, as more and more people learn to deal with unemployment and the financial pressures that come with it, many others are looking for ways to generate money in unconventional ways.
While many other people who lose their regular means of earning at the hands of the recession sit twiddling their hands, some would work out ways to work at home and tide over the stormy seas. In fact, many of these would be able to carve out a rewarding career out of it. So, it's time to stop seeing yourself as a victim of the circumstances and rise to the challenge. Who knows, deciding to work-at-home may be the best decision of your life.
However, there are numerous challenges to the concept of working from home. For one, it is often a task just to get started. Added to that is the uncertainty of the circumstances that may cause several doubts in the mind and weaken the resolve. Though hard to accomplish, this career of working from home can be rather fulfilling if one chances upon just the right idea.
There are several reasons that thousands of people all across the world get attracted towards the idea of working from home. Especially for the mothers who wish to work as well as take care of their families and children, it is the perfect solution. While you can cut on the commute time and the hectic schedule, more quality time is available for the children.
Benefits:
§ More control over your day
§ Great for mothers, since they can do both their work as well as mind their kids
§ Can be used as an add-on income source if you take a job some time later
Downfalls:
§ It may not work for undisciplined people who would be more likely to procrastinate.
§ Poses a certain financial risk in case the idea doesn't work out as planned
Here are some tips that can help you achieve success if you start working at home.
§ Follow a disciplined routine. Though you are working at your home, this does not mean that you need not maintain a proper routine in your work.
§ Consider this as any other regular job and make proper time both for work as well as some breaks or recreational activities.
§ Plan each day and prepare short term as well as long term goals.
§ Maintain and expand your network of colleagues and friends who can sometimes turn out to be quite handy.
Craig Telfer, a prominet internet marketing professional has this to say about this topic:
Often when I am consulting with clients, I am asked to recommend books for entrepreneurs. I have compiled a list of titles on my shelf that I think are worth reading. Success in business means constantly learning and evolving, what better way to do so than sitting down with a good book. These are in no particular order. I hope you enjoy them as I have.
The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas Stanley & William Danko
The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing by Al Ries & Jack Trout
The Intelligent Entrepreneur by Bill Murphy
Cash Copy by Dr. Jeffrey Lant
The Wealthy Barber and The Wealthy Barber Returns By David Chilton (these will appeal especially to Canadians reading this article)
Midas Touch: Why Some Entrepreneurs Get Rich-And Why Most Don't by Donald J. Trump and Robert Kiyosaki
The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur by Mike Micalowicz
7 Strategies for Wealth & Happiness by Jim Rohn
Alpha Dogs: How Your Small Business Can Become a Leader of the Pack by Donna Fenn
Illusions of Entrepreneurship by Scott A. Shane
Escape from Cubicle Nation by Pamela Slim
Magic of Thinking BIG by David J Schwartz
How to Make Millions with Your Ideas by Dan Kennedy
The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell (His book, The Outliers is really a good book too but less related to Entrepreneurs)
Why We Buy by Paco Underhill
The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt and Jeff Cox
Screw It, Let's Do It by Richard Branson
Maximum Achievement: Strategies and Skills That Will Unlock Your Hidden Powers to Succeed by Brian Tracy
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
You Need to Be a Little Crazy: The Truth About Starting and Growing Your Own Business by Barry Moltz
Secrets of Closing the Sale by Zig Ziglar
Of course these are print books. There are lots of superb blogs and websites targeted at entrepreneurs. I will save that list for another post as it will be a very long list. For now I think you have some reading to do? Enjoy.
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