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A Great Thing About a Home Business–There Are Days When I Can Put Off Taking a Shower

Now, I don’t want to imply that I am a grungy, sloppy, troll working away in my home business–but one of the big differences between a traditional job and running a home-based business is that one doesn’t always have to get up, shower, dress, put on make-up and do hair, etc .before getting to work. There are days when I can get right to my work and then take a break a couple hours in to shower and get dressed. Having that sort of flexibility makes me feel like I am more in control of my time and I can … Continue reading →

What I Love About My Home-Business—I Don’t Have to Do Co-workers’ Dirty Dishes!

When I was writing yesterday about what a pleasure it is to not have to deal with crabby and moody coworkers when I am working at home, I couldn’t help but start thinking about other coworker “stuff” that I do not miss from the more traditional job—mainly having to deal with other people’s dirty dishes in the lunch or break room! That was one of those things I never really understood about human behavior when I was working the full time jobs—those individuals who left their dirty dishes and coffee cups in the sink. Some people did it under the … Continue reading →

What I Love About a Home Business—Not Having to Deal with Crabby, Moody Co-workers

One of the realities of working in a traditional job with an office full of co-workers, is that one often has to put up with moodiness, crabbiness and other behaviors from our co-workers. Sure, it can be character-building and help us develop tolerance and appreciation for the differences in other people, but when one is working from her own home-based business—this is not as big of a factor. Okay, so we still have to deal with moody customers or clients and we might even also be coping with our crabby children during the work day—but all in all, we are … Continue reading →

One of the Best Things About a Home-Based Business—NOT Having to Battle the Weather

Like most of the country, we have been having our share of wintry weather here in the Pacific Northwest. While it may not be the snow and ice that has blanketing parts of the country, it is still rather unsavory and fun to go out and about in it. These are times when I feel quite glad to be working from home—no commuting or having to dress to battle the elements! In fact, I can stand on my covered porch in my stocking feet or wearing slippers and watch as the storms blow, or I can look up from my … Continue reading →

One of the Best things About a Home Business–No One has to Understand Your “System”

When a person works a traditional job for an employer–there is a pretty good chance that you will have to justify your filing system and working style. If you get a promotion, or leave or change jobs, you will very likely have to train a replacement and pass on your “system” to that next person. Most of us personalize our working style and while our way of organizing our work may seem perfect for us–it is not necessarily easy to explain to someone else. One of the greatest things about operating your own home business is that you DO NOT … Continue reading →

Do You Consider Yourself an Executive?

I was talking with some friends recently and one of them said that it must be great running my own home business because I’m basically the sole “executive” of my own company. It struck me as an incredibly funny thought because I feel anything BUT cut of the executive cloth. Despite the fact that there are individuals who make a whole lot of money using the same skill set I possess (money I am NOT making), I really don’t think of myself as the bossy, organized, high powered, executive sort. And, I am really not. I think of myself more … Continue reading →

The Best Thing About Being Home-Based—Going to Work With Wet Hair

We often chat here about the things we love best about working at our home-based businesses. It hit me this morning that one of the things I love is that I can go to “work” with wet hair and not only do I not have to worry about anyone seeing me, but I don’t have to be concerned that my “career’’ will be affected by my lack of appropriate grooming. Now, I confess that I have had a few traditional jobs where I could leave the house with wet hair and not really have to worry about what people might … Continue reading →

Managing Risk in a Home Business

One of the terms that come up again and again in the corporate and business world is “managing risk.” As a sole proprietor or small, home business owner—we get to figure out what our risks are and how to manage them on our own. The idea isn’t to shy away from all risks or run headlong toward risk and uncertainty—but to find a way to minimize risk and maximize opportunities. Not all risks are financial, although many are. Other risks affecting our home businesses might be business relationships, contacts and prospects, and time management. For example, it might be risky … Continue reading →