Work-From-Home Rules
Keep in mind a few basic rules before embarking on any type of work from home:
1) Stick to a schedule. There's no manager watching the clock to see whether you report for duty at the designated hour. You're the boss, which means you bear the responsibility of getting to your workstation on time.
Create a realistic schedule each week, and do what it takes to stick to it. This includes building in breaks for lunch, personal calls, e-mails, and other brief timeouts from your work just as you'd have in a traditional office setting.
2) Create a dedicated work space. Your dining room table shouldn't double as your office. Select a quiet space where you can work uninterrupted. It's important to have an area to look forward to working in each day -- no dreary corners -- and a place that you can walk away from at the end of your shift.
3) Measure your progress and success. Determine in advance the goals you're aiming for and then work to achieve them. Be willing to re-evaluate your expectations if necessary to adjust for the realities of your home-based opportunities.
TIPS FOR ANYONE PLANNING ON TAKING ON FULL OR PART-TIME WORK FROM HOME Be Tech-Ready First, walk before you run. Make sure you have high-speed access, don't have a love/hate relationship with your laptop, and your printer isn't about to run out of ink. A dedicated space and phone line is also high priority for your working area. Know Your Price Don't price yourself right out of a job. Just as you might compare prices on eBay before making a bid on a job, make sure you know what the going rate is for the work you're qualified to do. And, remember, players with established track records can probably charge more, so you may need to undercut them on price when you're first getting started. Over-Deliver Success breeds success. Once you get your foot in the virtual door -- deliver. That goes without saying. So, to take it a step further -- over-deliver to ensure a high rating and reputation. That will bring more opportunities your way, not to mention the ability to charge higher rates. RED FLAGS Scam artists often prey on those looking to make a quick buck working from home. There is a fair amount of fraud in this arena. Two of the biggest "red flags" to be on the lookout for are: Requests for Cash Never pay for the privilege of working for an employer. Be suspicious of opportunities that require you to pay for things up front, such as supplies, sales kits and other materials. And never pay a fee to find out about job openings. Giving up Too Much Personal Information Be wary of having to hand over a lot of personal and financial information up-front, which might be a tipoff to an identity theft scam. Never give your Social Security number or banking information to anyone unless you know
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