Mums the Business: Robyn Hatley's Blog for Mums Working from Home, Mumpreneurs and Home Business; Inspirational Stories, Business Tips and Resources from Robyn Hatley, the Business Coach for Mumpreneurs

Hot Tip no. 7 - Remember the "Why"...

Whether challenging times or good, remember why you are choosing or chose to work from home... Most times it has to do with the F word...

FLEXIBILITY!

Whether your reason was better work-life balance, to spend more time with your family, to develop your own lifestyle business, to have a more flexible career, etc., remember why you chose to work from home in the first place and make sure that your working style is achieving that for you.  If not, seek advice or practical support from some of the top tips or potential team members that I’ve mentioned here.

Keep your sense of humour, persevere and be patient with both yourself and your business, keep your business goals in sight – and enjoy the journey, every step of the way.  With the right infrastructure and boundaries in place, working from home really can be child’s play!  And I wouldn’t have it any other way!

 

 

Tip No. 6 Get Out More! No Excuses....

Working from home can be lonely and isolating at times…. Make sure that you include in your work schedule for each week, a visit to a client, a coffee with your mentor, or attend a networking event.  By getting out more you are working ON your business (compared to working IN your business) and this is also key to your home business success.  I am a big fan of networking with other like-minded business women – besides the opportunity to share what my business has to offer, the mutual support, advice and motivation I give & also receive is a weekly “feel good factor” for me.  It keeps me motivated.  Check out www.theathenanetwork.com (I’m being terribly biased here, but they really ARE the best!)