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Last Updated on May 8, 2020 by Work In My Pajamas
In recent months, we have all found ourselves working more from home and whether you are used to it or not, keep productivity levels high when you are not working from the office can be a challenge. However, thousands of businesses all over the world are created and run from home and have proven to be extremely successful. Therefore, if you want to run your business from the comfort of your own home, then we recommend that you make a few changes to how you work.
To make this easier for you, we have put together this list of our top things you need to help you work effectively from home.
A Quiet Work Area
Firstly, you will struggle to stay focused and be productive if you do not have the quiet space that you need to be able to get work done. Therefore, if you have room in your house, then we recommend that you establish a home office area where you can focus entirely on work. Ideally, your home office will be in a quiet part of the house away from any distractions such as children and loud noise.
You should also avoid doing work in other rooms in your house such as your bedroom, as this will make relaxing in the evening much more difficult.
Communication Platform
Working from home does not mean that you are forced to work alone, and by using communication platforms, you can stay connected to those that you work with. Whether your business has employees that you need to manage, or you have clients and suppliers that you need to stay in touch with, we recommend that you communicate regularly by using platforms such as Skype. Video calls can be extremely beneficial to the running of your business when you are working from home.
Online Calendar
Being away from the usual routine of the office can be easy to lose track of the days and before you know it, important dates and (virtual) meetings can slip your mind. Therefore, we recommend that you create an online calendar so that you can keep track of deadlines. You should also ensure that those you work alongside are also able to access your online calendar so that others are also aware of what is going on in the business.
Virtual Deal Making Space
Running a business from home means that you may be required to make deals and negotiate with clients or distributors while you are away from the office. Therefore, we cannot recommend a virtual deal room enough. Look for one that offers affordable and easy to use virtual deal rooms that can help you discuss and close deals without being face-to-face with clients. It also allows you to control your data while sharing it with others while being confident that it is safe.
Working from home is a great way to make your work more flexible around your lifestyle and other commitments, and by taking our tips and advice, you can boost productivity and make your business more successful than ever.
