Working from home
When you are working from home there are many benefits such as less travel time, greater flexibility and more freedom. But being home-based business also has its challenges. In this section we explore many of the issues faced by soloists who work from home. From being a work-at-home parent to the psychology of working from home and what to wear when you work from home, here fellow soloists share their experiences of working from home and provide tips to make your home office work. Check out our step-by-step course to solo success.
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Working from home
VIDEO: Work in the Nude Day!
Flying Solo editor Jodie McLeod gets in the spirit of Work in the Nude Day – Friday, 7 December – to celebrate the freedoms of working from home.
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Work from home: cons and cures
The ability to work from home works a treat for most of us. But there are pitfalls for the unaware. Luckily, they’re easy to avoid.
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Armageddon in the dojo
Is your home office equipment letting you down? Mine did, and on my first day on the job with Flying Solo, no less.
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Podcast: The ‘cover some serious marketing ground’ episode
In this podcast, Tim Reid and Luke Moulton cover more marketing ground than Michael Schumacher on race day!
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Workers’ compensation obligations for home-based staff
You might be surprised to learn that if you employ staff that work from home, you could be liable for workers’ compensation if they’re injured. Do you know your workers' compensation obligations?
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Is there a secret to passive income?
There is a whole industry built around selling the idea that you can escape your job, earn a six figure income and retire in a few years – all working part-time from anywhere. Count me in for this passive income!
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FROM THE FORUMS
Flat pack Granny Flat From China Idea
ive always had this idea in the back of my mind for years and never acted, ive only done basic research on the idea, so excuse me I think there is a good opporutnity…
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Backyard studios: Do they work for work?
I moved house, and therefore office, earlier this month. Inside there’s plenty of competition for bedrooms and, with three wardrobe-hogging girls circling my precious office, I could be banished to the doghouse. But should I go to a backyard studio?
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Setting work boundaries for the home office
Many of us find it a challenge to close the door at the end of the day. Our home office draws us to finish that invoice, put the finishing touches to a project or make that last phone call… even if it is Sunday.
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Benefits of working from home
I’ve discovered both expected and hidden benefits to my work and family in the 14 years I’ve been working from home.
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22 things you MUST do every day
With so many self-help books around, keeping up with the latest tips can be a major challenge for the time-poor solo business owner. Never fear, Big Noel sat down with a super-size latte and summarised just a few of the gurus’ tips.
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Dressing for success: The art of being yourself
When you are meeting with the big end of town, do you dress up for the occasion? This is a dilemma many soloists are faced with when they need to move from their home office and meet in a corporate environment. How important is dressing for success?
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Does working in your bathrobe work for you?
Last February was deemed the month for home-based workers to don the bathrobes to do their work. Whilst I appreciate the sentiment behind this idea, I’ve never worked in my bathrobe in the thirteen years I’ve been working from home.
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FROM THE FORUMS
Aggie + Lola: New start up, would love your thoughts
Hi, We have just launched our business Aggie+ Lola which designs and produces boutique hens night, baby shower and bridal shower accessories. We are a small team…
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Flexible working hours: Mowing on a Monday
As a fairly new soloist, I am still coming to terms with the flexible working hours this existence brings. No longer am I bound to my desk from nine to five, having to find an excuse if I want to sneak out mid-afternoon to buy a book or wash my car.
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The highs and lows of working for yourself
Working for yourself from home is often glamorised as a life of freedom, leisure & balance. A world where shiny silver laptops roam free and hours are spent at the beach. But what’s the reality? And is it all worth it?
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Small business credibility: You cannot be serious !
A majority of soloists admit they are concerned about their small business credibility. But before changing our ways to suit others, we should recognise the legitimacy of our chosen workstyle.
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The psychology of working from home
For most of us, going solo means waving goodbye to rush hour and saying hello to working from home.
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Home based business: 10 tips to make your home office work
Soloists know the benefits of working from home. They tend to be more efficient, spending less time in non-productive situations caused by travel and traffic than their office-bound friends. Read on to discover 10 tips to make your home office work.
