Articles by Kirk Bannerman
Kirk Bannerman is a operates a successful home based business 
He has written some great articles we feel are great and beneficial for the 
work at home person whether their new in business or been in business 
for awhile. His website is business-at-home.us

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Although the expressed reasons for wanting to work from home are 
many and varied, most home based business owners cite the ability 
to set their own hours as a major factor in their decision to 
work at home. However, many people that have work at home 
businesses often fall into a trap that flies directly in the face 
of their stated desire for time flexibility.

The strong growth in home based business activity continues and,
according to the Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy,
 fifty-two percent of ALL small businesses are home-based. 

Some home based business owners have been known to become 
"workaholics" because their office is so accessible. Don't 
become a slave to your business...get out of your home office 
regularly to renew and revitalize yourself. 

Close the door to your office or otherwise remove yourself from 
your designated "work area" and go into your "home" area to live 
your personal life. If your business involves the use of the 
telephone and you find it difficult to ignore a ringing 
phone in the office, simply turn the ringer off and turn the 
volume on the answering machine way down. If your business is
internet based, just turn off your computer (or at least get away
from the monitor and keyboard).

As a work at home business entrepreneur, you certainly aren't 
required to be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week just 
because your business is located in your home. After all, 
your office or workspace is just an area in your home...
its not your home itself!

Working and living under the same roof has a host of advantages,
but it can present some challenges (in addition to the workaholic 
syndrome mentioned, above) and stress factors.

Here are four ways to create a
 less stressful home business environment:

-Remember why you wanted to become involved with a home-based 
business (i.e. more time for family, work schedule flexibility, etc.)


-Have discussions with your family members and get their input 
about the working arrangements and the amount of time
 they want with you.


-Use good time management techniques. Keep a list of tasks by 
order of importance. There are many low cost and effective "day 
planners" or "organizers" readily available today.


-ALWAYS take a little time to "smell the roses".

While not experiencing the negatives common to a corporate office 
working environment, the home-based business owner may 
occasionally experience stresses and frustrations that are unique 
to working at home.

Networking with other home-based and small business owners 
provides an opportunity to connect with others who may be 
experiencing the same stresses/frustrations that you are. Sharing 
stressful and/or frustrating issues with someone else in the same 
situation can relieve your stress and may bring you good advice 
from a different point of view.


As a final note, remember to observe Home-Based Business Week 
(it is always the week of October that includes the second Tuesday).


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Kirk Bannerman operates a successful home based business and 
resides in California. For more details, visit his website at 
http://business-at-home.us
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You have decided to work at home (either by choice or necessity) and now you are faced with the decision as to whether to pursue a work at home job or to start a home based business. That may sound like a minor distinction, but the differences can be significant.


A general psychological characterization of the entrepreneurial spirit, says they are typically people who have a high energy level, set long-term goals, feel quite self-confident, and view money and financial security as a measure of accomplishment and piece of mind.


They are further characterized as problem solvers, who take risks, learn from their failures (as well as those of others), accept personal responsibility, seize the initiative, and use all available resources to achieve their success.


Entrepreneurs compete with themselves and believe that success or failure lies within their personal control or influence. They do not see setbacks as failures, but rather as learning experiences. Most of all, they exhibit persistence and tenacity, never giving up and never quitting the quest for success.


If you fit most of these criteria, you would probably elect to start a home business instead of undertaking a work at home job.
However, the decision to work at home does not necessarily mean that you want to be the owner of a business. You may prefer working at home for an already established company. This is often easier to do than owning a business yourself and you may not want all the headaches, responsibilities and obligations that come with owning your own business. 
Regardless of which path (job or business) you choose, the first step is to figure out what business or work-from-home opportunity you want to pursue. There are many excellent information sources such as public libraries and Internet sites that list seemingly countless home business and work at home job opportunities. The abundance is so great that it might well lead to confusion.
One of the most important factors is often overlooked. This is your personal inventory. Often this will yield some direction and focus to the business or job selection process. Assess yourself and your situation. Write a resume for yourself that includes your background, education, training as well as any particular on-the-job skills you possess that could possibly be used in a venture or job. Also look at your leisure-time activities and hobbies, because many businesses result from a person following their "passion." Ask yourself how much time you can realistically put into a business venture, given your present commitments.
Once you have determined the general type of home business or work at home job that you want to undertake, it is of critical importance that you do your homework (research) to select the specific opportunity where you are going to make your “investment” (some combination of time, effort and money) in working at home.


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Kirk Bannerman operates a successful home based business and resides in California. For more details, visit his website at http://business-at-home.us

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