Nibletz Staff
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More and more women need greater flexibility in their lives. The want more independence and complete control of their careers. That’s why the idea of a home business can be so appealing. Many of us have given working from home a go. While it doesn’t suit some, for others it was a real eye-opener. Juggling family life and a high-flying career is never going to be easy. But having both at home certainly makes a difference.
Starting a home business of your own is another matter, though. You’re not able to take a sick day when you need a break or the kids are poorly. The success of the entire business rests on your shoulders, at least in the beginning. But it gives you the power and the control in your role. You set your hours, and you decide the tasks you want to do. Best of all, you get to decide how you do it with no boss breathing down your neck.
Start with a website. You can find information about the best website builder for small business and start-ups like you online. Even if you’re not planning to sell or take orders online, you need a good site. It should detail what you do, how you do it, and why you’re the best choice for your target customers. Add some contact details, customer feedback, photos and anything else you think will attract people to your site.
Next you need to do some marketing. There is no need to pay anything for this. Instead, use social media to let people know you’re ready to help them. Find people that are interested in the service you provide and Friend them. Check out the groups and join the ones that are most relevant. Write some blog articles for your website. These will help the search engine bots find you and list you higher up the results. Publish something new at least once per week.
As orders start to come in, you may find life gets pretty busy. You started this home business to avoid the strict routines and restrictions of the workplace. But you may need to commit some blocks of time within business hours to better service your customers. If you are good at focussing on tasks, there is no reason why you can’t multitask and juggle your home and work responsibilities. However, it is important you have a designated workspace and secure cabinets if you are handling customer data.
When the business starts to take off, you may soon face the dilemma of hiring another person. There are many ways to approach this. You can always outsource for your requirements. This can avoid you having to worry about employment laws, recruiting, or training. Some businesses won’t work with you if you’re not formally registered as a company. Now is the time to consider going from self-employed to company Director.
Starting your own business from home only takes a good idea and a little hard work. It’s not always easy, but there are plenty of other women in your situation who will be glad to offer kind words of advice. Start small, and who knows where you’ll get to.
