4 TIPS FOR RUNNING A HOME-BASED BUSINESS

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Back in the 90's when innovative new technologies enabled the growth of entrepreneurship, many small business owners wanted to hide the fact they were home based, fearing their clients would not consider them professionals. Fortunately, that is no longer the case.

There are several tips I would like to share with on how to make your home based business successful. 

Walk with me:

#1. Use free or low- cost services to save on monthly expenses.

Of course, having a home office means you don't have to shell out any money for office space, but that isn't the only place where a home based business owner can save some money. Ensure tools that are not necessary at the moment or are not fully utilized, they should not be paid for. In this case am talking about the online tools. 

#2. Make sure you have a dedicated workspace

You can try to work at your kitchen or dinning room table, but that's not a good long-term solution. Ideally, you'll want to carve out a separate space since that will give you the most privacy. In the past, home based startups business owners were warned about handling distractions and time management issues. However, given that many of us have spent the better part of nearly last two years working at home, most of you have likely figured out how to handle those issues.

#3. Outsource jobs to free up your time

Most home businesses start out as a one-person shop, but you don't have to be jack-of-all-trades. You can always outsource jobs. There are a lot of sites where you can outsource jobs like independent developers. On this site, you post your project and developers bid on it. Finding freelances frees you up to focus on more important tasks. However, if you have some free time during lean months, save money and keep your own skills sharp by doing the work yourself.

#4. Ensure connectivity

Even the most updated hardware and software won't help you if your internet connection is slow and sluggish. Talk to your internet provider to make sure you're getting the top speed they offer. Chances are you'll need a new wireless router. Don't skimp here, either. No doubt you've heard a lot about digital transformation in the last few years. But, unfortunately, many small businesses were not prepared to adapt as quickly as needed. Instead, many made do with tools they already owned or quickly bought consumer grade applications and equipment.

Final Thoughts...

Investing in the right technology and equipment for home based business, from computers to software to wireless networks, can help level the playing field, giving you access to same tech features your larger competitors have. 

Starting or running a home based business is part of the new normal. Business technology now makes it possible to scale your business, hire remote employees and keep the entire operation home based.


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Written by: Antony Moturi


   About the Author: 


Antony is a professional DJ, Pianist, Social Media Manager, Content Creator and a Blogger. Besides that he does professional Sound Engineering, Public Speaking and is a Youth Leader.

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