Thinking of Starting a Business From Home? Let’s Talk!
You’re excited, aren’t you? The idea of no commute, flexible schedules, and answering emails in your favorite comfy clothes sounds fantastic. But let’s pause for just a minute—before you dive in, let’s chat honestly about what working remote from home involves (aside from starting a business itself, which deserves its own talk another day!).
Here’s what you can expect working from home—and what you’ll want to consider carefully
1. Distractions Are Everywhere
Interruptions pop up constantly. Your dog doesn’t care that you’re on a Zoom call; he just knows it’s time to go outside. Your neighbor notices your car parked outside and drops by for an unexpected (and long) chat. And honestly, it’s hard to resist scrolling through your phone every five minutes or grabbing yet another snack from the kitchen. Trust me, that cookie jar isn’t your friend.
2. Boundaries? What Boundaries?
Your “office” might be two steps from your couch or kitchen table. It’s great—until you find yourself answering emails at midnight or working through dinner. Will you truly set a quitting time and stick to it? (Speaking from personal experience, this is easier said than done!)
3. It Can Get Lonely Working From Home
Forget water cooler gossip—it’s just you and your screen. Sure, you love your family, but they probably don’t understand the excitement of landing your first big client or how tough it was handling that problematic call. Finding ways to connect, even just grabbing coffee with someone once a week, makes a big difference.
4. Communication Gets Awkward Sometimes
Emails, texts, Zoom calls—they can all lead to awkward moments. Prepare for tech glitches, misunderstandings, and the occasional accidentally muted conversation (we’ve all been there).
5. Your Workspace Matters—Seriously
Working from your bed or sofa might seem cozy, but your back will eventually protest. Creating even a simple workspace with decent lighting, a real desk, and a comfy chair makes all the difference for productivity and sanity.
Is Working Remote Your Dream Job or Nightmare?
Now, the actual business-building part is an adventure—we’ll tackle that another day. Today is just about deciding if you have the right mindset for the home office life.
So, do you have what it takes? If you’re ready to handle distractions, loneliness, and setting boundaries, you might just thrive working remote. And even when things get tough, at least your coffee maker’s always within reach.
Think you got this? Let’s chat and see how we can help.
