Working From Home: 10 Benefits
Author: Justine Simard |
Working from home offers many benefits, and it is no surprise that more and more people are making the choice to start their own home business or to have telecommuting arrangements with their current employer. I have identified 10 benefits I personally experience every day since I have started my own home-based business.
Working from home offers many benefits, and it is no surprise that more and more people are making the choice to start their own home business or to have telecommuting arrangements with their current employer. I have identified 10 benefits I personally experience every day since I have started my own home-based business.
1. Save time on commuting.
So many hours are lost in travelling time. The time you save on commuting can be re-assigned to other things, such as family time, sleep or exercise. Why not start work an hour earlier and finish earlier?
2. Save money and get tax benefits.
You can save a lot on petrol, parking, tolls, car insurance, public transport, lunch, coffee and clothing when you work from home. Perhaps you can even save on after school or daycare fees for your children. Even better, you will get tax deductions on your work-related expenses, which can even include your mortgage and electricity!
3. Be your own boss.
Have you ever experienced frustration from a boss' unpractical demands? If so, you can probably envision the benefits of being your own boss. Having the ability to do things your way, to determine your own schedule, to make final decisions and to avoid unnecessary meetings can be a real asset to one's job satisfaction and productivity.
4. Develop broad skills and choose your functions.
When you own a home business, you rely on yourself to get the job done. Your job description becomes all inclusive and seeing a project from start to finish is especially gratifying. It doesn't mean you must do everything though - how about outsourcing the tasks you do not enjoy? That is certainly an option you don't often have when you work for someone else!
5. Be productive.
You won't be interrupted by spontaneous visits from colleagues and meetings you do not benefit from anymore. Turn the phone off if you want to.
6. Personally benefit from your hard work.
Create results for yourself; you own the business, you're doing it for you. Of course, you will get the financial rewards, but don't forget about the emotional rewards of being completely devoted to the outcome and experiencing immense pride in your accomplishments.
7. Create your ideal work environment.
Get yourself a window! Choose your air conditioning setting, lighting and colour scheme. Make your office inspiring and comfortable.
8. Improve your health.
Working from home allows you to incorporate new healthy habits into your daily routine. Have healthy lunches at home, no more junk food from the take-away! Exercise daily at the time that suits you, even if is in the middle of your working hours. Sleep in, your office is only seconds away. Feel relaxed and energised with your new regimen.
9. Be available for family or personal commitments.
Be available to pick up your kids from school or attend their school events and performances. Keep them home with you when they are sick, without sacrificing a full day at work. Be home in time for a family dinner. Drive your friend to a medical appointment. Commit to personal events without needing approval from anyone, and make up for it in your own time. This is freedom.
10. Have flexibility to do housework.
Your daily routine can now incorporate more household chores. Getting some laundry or shopping done during the week will free up your weekend! Remember, you don't commute anymore so you have more time! Be home for the repairman without having to sacrifice hours away from work. You can even make personal calls during office hours without feeling guilty!
Working from home offers many benefits, and it is no surprise that more and more people are making the choice to start their own home business or to have telecommuting arrangements with their current employer. I have identified 10 benefits I personally experience every day since I have started my own home-based business.
1. Save time on commuting.
So many hours are lost in travelling time. The time you save on commuting can be re-assigned to other things, such as family time, sleep or exercise. Why not start work an hour earlier and finish earlier?
2. Save money and get tax benefits.
You can save a lot on petrol, parking, tolls, car insurance, public transport, lunch, coffee and clothing when you work from home. Perhaps you can even save on after school or daycare fees for your children. Even better, you will get tax deductions on your work-related expenses, which can even include your mortgage and electricity!
3. Be your own boss.
Have you ever experienced frustration from a boss' unpractical demands? If so, you can probably envision the benefits of being your own boss. Having the ability to do things your way, to determine your own schedule, to make final decisions and to avoid unnecessary meetings can be a real asset to one's job satisfaction and productivity.
4. Develop broad skills and choose your functions.
When you own a home business, you rely on yourself to get the job done. Your job description becomes all inclusive and seeing a project from start to finish is especially gratifying. It doesn't mean you must do everything though - how about outsourcing the tasks you do not enjoy? That is certainly an option you don't often have when you work for someone else!
5. Be productive.
You won't be interrupted by spontaneous visits from colleagues and meetings you do not benefit from anymore. Turn the phone off if you want to.
6. Personally benefit from your hard work.
Create results for yourself; you own the business, you're doing it for you. Of course, you will get the financial rewards, but don't forget about the emotional rewards of being completely devoted to the outcome and experiencing immense pride in your accomplishments.
7. Create your ideal work environment.
Get yourself a window! Choose your air conditioning setting, lighting and colour scheme. Make your office inspiring and comfortable.
8. Improve your health.
Working from home allows you to incorporate new healthy habits into your daily routine. Have healthy lunches at home, no more junk food from the take-away! Exercise daily at the time that suits you, even if is in the middle of your working hours. Sleep in, your office is only seconds away. Feel relaxed and energised with your new regimen.
9. Be available for family or personal commitments.
Be available to pick up your kids from school or attend their school events and performances. Keep them home with you when they are sick, without sacrificing a full day at work. Be home in time for a family dinner. Drive your friend to a medical appointment. Commit to personal events without needing approval from anyone, and make up for it in your own time. This is freedom.
10. Have flexibility to do housework.
Your daily routine can now incorporate more household chores. Getting some laundry or shopping done during the week will free up your weekend! Remember, you don't commute anymore so you have more time! Be home for the repairman without having to sacrifice hours away from work. You can even make personal calls during office hours without feeling guilty!
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