Is working from home the ultimate dream job? It certainly can be as long as you take certain steps to maximize your efficiency and draw boundaries between work and home maximize your efficiency. Read on to learn some key tips for effectively managing your at-home business.

1. Tips for Effectively
WORKING!
FROM HOME7

2. DRESS FOR THE JOB
Working from home does not mean it’s time to break out the pajamas.
Wearing your lounging clothes will blur the line between work and play.
Dress for your job, even if it means putting on jeans and a t-shirt.

3. GET YOURSELF AN AT-HOME OFFICE
Your mind will be more willing
to stay focused on work if you
stay out of the kitchen or the
TV room.
!
That’s because it’s much
easier to get work done when
you can set boundaries
between work and play.

4. SET QUARTERLY TAX REMINDERS
Freelancers enjoy lots of perks, but one
disadvantage is the lack of structured tax reminders.
!
If you’re a freelancer, you’ve got to be your own boss.
Set reminders for yourself so you don’t forget about
tax requirements. This is even more important
because freelancers need to send in tax estimates
multiple times a year.

5. REMEMBER YOUR INSURANCE
Again, freelancers must be their own boss when it
comes to insurance coverage. This is critical — your
insurance provider is much less likely to cover an
incident at your home office if you don’t have it
explicitly covered as a tacked on rider.

6. HAVE CLEAR WORKING HOURS
The freedom that comes with
working from home can make
it feel like the ultimate dream
job. But you’ll need to set
strict working hours if you’re to
be successful.
!
Wake up at a consistent time,
put in a certain number of
hours each day, and try to
avoid doing personal chores
during your workday.

7. GET FACE-TO-FACE TIME
!
Working from home can ban
you into isolation if you’re not
careful.
!
Schedule some time for in-
person meetings, video chats,
and networking events to
ensure that you stay
connected.
!

8. MAKE A HABIT OF CHECKING IN
Take the time to check in with your employees, peers
in the industry, and your clients. You’ll remind yourself
of your responsibilities and why you do the work you
do. Your emails and phone calls will also help you
and your clients stay on the same page!