Tips for Effectively

WORKING !

FROM HOME7

DRESS FOR THE JOB

Working from home does not mean it’s time to break out the pajamas. Wearing your lounging clothes will blur the line between work and play.

Dress for your job, even if it means putting on jeans and a t-shirt.

GET YOURSELF AN AT-HOME OFFICE

Your mind will be more willing to stay focused on work if you stay out of the kitchen or the

TV room. !

That’s because it’s much easier to get work done when

you can set boundaries between work and play.

SET QUARTERLY TAX REMINDERS

Freelancers enjoy lots of perks, but one disadvantage is the lack of structured tax reminders.

!If you’re a freelancer, you’ve got to be your own boss. Set reminders for yourself so you don’t forget about

tax requirements. This is even more important because freelancers need to send in tax estimates

multiple times a year.

REMEMBER YOUR INSURANCE

Again, freelancers must be their own boss when it comes to insurance coverage. This is critical — your

insurance provider is much less likely to cover an incident at your home office if you don’t have it

explicitly covered as a tacked on rider.

HAVE CLEAR WORKING HOURS

The freedom that comes with working from home can make it feel like the ultimate dream

job. But you’ll need to set strict working hours if you’re to

be successful. !

Wake up at a consistent time, put in a certain number of hours each day, and try to

avoid doing personal chores during your workday.

GET FACE-TO-FACE TIME

!Working from home can ban you into isolation if you’re not

careful. !

Schedule some time for in-person meetings, video chats,

and networking events to ensure that you stay

connected. !

MAKE A HABIT OF CHECKING IN

Take the time to check in with your employees, peers in the industry, and your clients. You’ll remind yourself of your responsibilities and why you do the work you

do. Your emails and phone calls will also help you and your clients stay on the same page!