It seems like the work-at-home schemes are becoming more prominent, but they are also getting more sophisticated; consequently you need to stay alert and skeptical. Use the tools in our book in Chapters 7-9 to research job opportunities and protect yourself. Exercise due diligence and complete the necessary research to protect yourself.
19 Jul
Building a client base working from home
Posted in Establish your virtual home office, Everything Else on 19.07.11
How can you reach out to new customers when you are not out in the workplace? Take time to build a website and let others know what type of business you are offering by word of mouth. Take the time to become a local member of your community with organizations such as Chamber of Commerce or sponsor a little league team. Working from your Virtual home office will provide unique challenges such as advertising but once you have all your ducks in a row, the opportunities are endless.
13 Jul
Summertime home office
Posted in Establish your virtual home office, Everything Else on 13.07.11
Recently the afternoon temperatures have been as high as 102 degrees and the hot weather shows no signs of letting up. Summertime can be a time for extra leisure and spending time with the kids. Summertime can be quite enjoyable, but yet you still have a job to do and must dig deep to find that extra motivation to keep on track.
Setting a strong work schedule will ensure that you can enjoy summer activities, while accomplishing the necessary tasks. Posting that schedule for your spouse and children will allow them to respect your work time, while showing them that you still have together time for family.
05 Jul
Planning for your Virtual Home Office
Posted in Establish your virtual home office, Everything Else, Uncategorized on 05.07.11
Planning your work from home job is almost more important that a brick and mortar job. Usually if you go to a building to work, the schedule is provided for you. If you work from your virtual home office, you are required to fill your weekly work schedule. Plan weekly for work and projects in place and then make plans for future work.
Careful planning will make or break you in the virtual world. With the Virtual worker, work can be feast or famine. If you need help planning. check out Melissa’s book- “Your Virtual Home Office can be a Reality”