Working from Home

For most women, one of the main reasons for going into business is to fulfill the desire of being able to take care of their children and spend more quality time with the family, save some money on after school class/care givers and decide on their work pace. And have more disposable income.
From the traditional point of view we have all been told or made to believe that the only way to make a good pay is to do the 8 – 5 job in an office environment.
Times are changing and more women are opting out of the corporate environment for various reasons. More women are tending towards entrepreneurship.

There are some businesses that can be operated from the home and others strongly require setting up an office.
Working from home is a new concept to us in Nigeria. There are various names/ association that have been formed from the concept of working from home.

» Work at home Mom – WAHM
» Stay at home mom – SAHM

Working from home has advantages as well as disadvantages but, I am of the opinion that if your business can be run conveniently from home then go for it.
Although you have to be careful to observe strict working hours to avoid putting less hours of work and you should let friends know that just because you work from home doesn’t mean everyday is visiting day.
As a business owner determine if the home environment is best for your business.

If you decide to work from home, it is very important that you observe some rules.

Separate Home life from work
It is very important that you have your office hours when you concentrate on work and don’t get involved in the home activity.

Set up an Office
Have a mini office in a corner to put some seriousness into your work.
Working from home requires discipline, planning and putting some required structure in place all for the success of the business.
Put everything in place to make the best of your home office and achieve your aim of having a successful business.
All the best.

Below are some businesses that can be operated from the home.

» Fashion Design
» Childcare
» Freelance Consulting – Writer, Graphic Designer, accountant, tutor
» Direct Sales – Avon , Mary Kay, Market products
» Multiple Level Sales – Forever living Products, GNLD
» Catering for Parties
» Baking
» Jewelry  Making
» Soap making
» Candle Making
» Events Planning
» Wedding Planning

Try not to work in isolation join a networking community and be mentored. Work on continuous development of your professional development to increase the success of your home business.