{"id":104,"date":"2011-02-16T14:47:49","date_gmt":"2011-02-16T14:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/momsnetwork.com\/workathomeblog\/?p=104"},"modified":"2015-04-04T03:10:34","modified_gmt":"2015-04-04T03:10:34","slug":"10-tips-to-creating-the-ideal-home-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/momsnetwork.com\/workathomeblog\/2011\/02\/16\/10-tips-to-creating-the-ideal-home-office\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Tips to Creating the Ideal Home Office"},"content":{"rendered":"

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10 Tips to Creating the Ideal Home Office<\/p><\/div>Home offices are more common than ever. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of home-based businesses in the U.S. exceeds 18.3 million businesses. Moreover, it is estimated that nearly 70% of home-based businesses succeed for at least a three-year period (compared to 29% outside the home business ventures).<\/p>\n

But there are inherent challenges that come with a home office. Distractions, difficulty in separating work from personal life, and creating a true \u201cprofessional\u201d feel are just a few. You should put careful thought and planning in when creating a home office, and if you already have one, there are ways in which you can increase your productivity and the all-important revenue!
\nHere are some tips on creating and maintaining an efficient, comfortable, profitable and professional home office.<\/p>\n

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  1. If at all possible, have a separate entrance to your office. Otherwise, choose a room near the front or back door of your house or apartment. To keep the business and personal aspects of your life apart, separate your office from the living areas of your home. Should your office be part of another room, divide it from the rest of the room with a screen or several large plants.<\/li>\n
  2. Before entering your office in the morning, take a short walk, and then take another one at the end of your workday. This separates the business and personal aspects of your life. Try to also keep your household business (e.g., paying bills, managing your home) separate.<\/li>\n