Is a Home Business Right for YOU?

Wow. Have you ever asked yourself that question….seriously?

So many friends say to me “You are so lucky to work from home!” In fact, I used to say that myself. However, I never sat and contemplated whether or not working from home, owning my own business is REALLY right for me. In fact, I would venture to guess that not many folks have.

So how do you evaluate if working from home, and owning your own business, is the most appropriate choice for you?

If I was actually having this conversation with a friend (one that I really cared about) I would put forth a few nuggets to chew on.

1. What is the real reason you want to work from home with your own business? Many people think this is the best thing next to sliced bread simply because they think, “I have no boss” and “I get to work my own hours.” But is that all there is to it? Personally I have found that no longer am I accountable to a boss, but instead I am now accountable to myself…and my family. This can be a heavy responsibility if you’re not mentally prepared for it.
2. I will only have myself to blame for mistakes. This is true. Are you really ready for that? Ready for the research needed to make the most simple decisions?
3. Are you willing to work whatever hours needed to accommodate your customers? Even if we try to set particular hours and days of the week for work it doesn’t always play out the way we had planned.

These are just a few of the challenges we face as home business owners. Some of which we just simply don’t think about when we are considering a home business.

So, you might be asking…do I like working from home? Owning my own business?

The answer is a resounding YES! I love it!

As with any -J-O-B – there are drawbacks and benefits. Honestly, I can’t imagine going back into the “mainstream” and working for someone else… someone else who benefits greatly from my hard work.

I would love to hear what you think about the subject. If you currently own a home business, do you enjoy it? If you do not, what types of thoughts do you have about working from home?

All the best,

Lori