The internet tends to glorify working from home as an easy, laid back way to make millions. The truth is that a home business, like any business, takes time to grow and become profitable.
Truth #1 Your business probably won't be profitable overnight.
It is likely that your business may take days, weeks or months to become profitable. Anyone considering the option of working from home should make sure they have the commitment and resources to keep their business going in the early days.
Truth #1 Your business probably won't be profitable overnight.
It is likely that your business may take days, weeks or months to become profitable. Anyone considering the option of working from home should make sure they have the commitment and resources to keep their business going in the early days.
Truth #2 There are a lot of scams on the web.
Type "work from home" into a search engine and you will find thousands of at home job opportunities. Many are legitimate ways to earn an income from the comfort of your living room. Many are not. Scams are rampant and you should us due diligence when searching for home-based opportunities.
Truth #3 There are still only 24 hours in the day.
You may leave your 9-5 job to work from home only to discover you have even less free time. Consider that while some at home positions are part-time, others will require 8+ hours per day to be profitable. Picking the 'right' opportunity with clear expectations can minimize this.
Truth #4 You can do this.
The decision to work from home should not be taken lightly. However, for those who have the skills, commitment and ability to be successful, working from home is a viable alternative to a traditional work environment.
Type "work from home" into a search engine and you will find thousands of at home job opportunities. Many are legitimate ways to earn an income from the comfort of your living room. Many are not. Scams are rampant and you should us due diligence when searching for home-based opportunities.
Truth #3 There are still only 24 hours in the day.
You may leave your 9-5 job to work from home only to discover you have even less free time. Consider that while some at home positions are part-time, others will require 8+ hours per day to be profitable. Picking the 'right' opportunity with clear expectations can minimize this.
Truth #4 You can do this.
The decision to work from home should not be taken lightly. However, for those who have the skills, commitment and ability to be successful, working from home is a viable alternative to a traditional work environment.
