Imagine not having to face the commute into and from work every day.
No more queueing in seized up traffic, being squashed in overcrowded buses, or stressing out because your train is late.
No, you haven't got to win the lottery, many of us are discovering the benefits of working from home.
There are plenty of different choices when you decide that you want to work at home: you can continue to do the job you are already in (if your boss is willing), or you can become self-employed and work for an employer, or you can run your own business.
Working from home for an employer A lot of work can be carried out in the home, saving hours a day travelling, reducing sick absence and enabling many workers to be far more productive.
Studies have discovered that remote workers tend to overwork, as they don't want their boss to think they are not working efficiently at home.
Many large companies, such as banks, call centres, telecom and law firms have part-time and full-time flexible workers who do not need to come into an office all week to do their work.
Working for yourself - becoming your own boss and starting your own business at home.
There are recognised personality requirements to becoming a successful entrepreneur.
Do you tick yes to the following questions? 1.
Are you motivated in your work - passionate about your ideas, and do you look forward to starting every morning? 2.
Would you be able to work without direction and remain focused at home? 3.
Do you show initiative and imagination in your work? 4.
Can you see your business growing in the future? 5.
Are you confident about taking responsibility for your actions and decisions? 6.
Are you able to take risks sometimes? 7.
Can you recognize and cope with stress? 8.
Do you have support from your family? 9.
Will you be able to work uninterrupted in your home? 10.
Are you prepared to undergo new training if necessary? If you answer 'yes' to these questions you should have a good chance of success in starting your own business.
Be passionate about your business idea and your enthusiasm will be apparent to others, which is a great advantage when you begin marketing or if you require financial backing.
When you start your own business you must believe in yourself and your potential, in order to get your customers to believe in your product or skills.
Good luck to the exciting venture ahead of you.
No more queueing in seized up traffic, being squashed in overcrowded buses, or stressing out because your train is late.
No, you haven't got to win the lottery, many of us are discovering the benefits of working from home.
There are plenty of different choices when you decide that you want to work at home: you can continue to do the job you are already in (if your boss is willing), or you can become self-employed and work for an employer, or you can run your own business.
Working from home for an employer A lot of work can be carried out in the home, saving hours a day travelling, reducing sick absence and enabling many workers to be far more productive.
Studies have discovered that remote workers tend to overwork, as they don't want their boss to think they are not working efficiently at home.
Many large companies, such as banks, call centres, telecom and law firms have part-time and full-time flexible workers who do not need to come into an office all week to do their work.
Working for yourself - becoming your own boss and starting your own business at home.
There are recognised personality requirements to becoming a successful entrepreneur.
Do you tick yes to the following questions? 1.
Are you motivated in your work - passionate about your ideas, and do you look forward to starting every morning? 2.
Would you be able to work without direction and remain focused at home? 3.
Do you show initiative and imagination in your work? 4.
Can you see your business growing in the future? 5.
Are you confident about taking responsibility for your actions and decisions? 6.
Are you able to take risks sometimes? 7.
Can you recognize and cope with stress? 8.
Do you have support from your family? 9.
Will you be able to work uninterrupted in your home? 10.
Are you prepared to undergo new training if necessary? If you answer 'yes' to these questions you should have a good chance of success in starting your own business.
Be passionate about your business idea and your enthusiasm will be apparent to others, which is a great advantage when you begin marketing or if you require financial backing.
When you start your own business you must believe in yourself and your potential, in order to get your customers to believe in your product or skills.
Good luck to the exciting venture ahead of you.
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