One of the not-so-fun things about being an employee is that
there is often someone looking over your shoulder. Your employer may even give
annual performance reviews.
It has been about a decade since I last had a boss. I’ve worked for myself, and I am actually
tougher on myself than any employer I ever had.
It can be challenging for those just starting out with their
own business to complete all their daily tasks.
Many home business owners have difficulty
with time management. I often suggest
that my team members write out a work schedule to help them accomplish
everything each day, week or month.
I recently read an article that basically said the same
thing, but the terminology they used was better than mine. In the article, the home business owner
suggested that we follow a routine each day.
Just getting started each day (going “to work”) can be difficult for
some. If we have a regular routine,
however, it is less challenging.
I never thought about it before I read the article, but I
have a routine that I follow nearly every work day. My morning routine is about the same as if I
was working a “job.” I am an early riser
and get up and have breakfast with my husband while we catch up on the TV news. I then shower and get dressed. I don’t wear heels and a dress, but I dress
neatly, fix my hair and wear makeup.
My husband and I then go to our local mall to walk for 30
minutes. This time together with no
phones, no email or other interruptions is physically good for us; and it is
our “alone time” when we discuss various topics and connect. It is a good way to start the day.
We arrive home at about 8 AM, and it is time for me to “go
to work.” I go to my home office, and my
work routine begins. I read and respond
to my email first. I write a blog five
days a week after processing my email. When
I have new team members who need training, I schedule training sessions for
late morning if it works for them.
I do not “advertise” my business very much, but I participate
quite a bit on forums and network marketing websites. I’ve been in my current business over two
years and have accumulated a variety of networking sites that are good places
to “brand myself.” I also enjoy visiting
and sharing information with other members on these sites. The forum members learn from each other and
help one another promote their businesses.
I spend time daily on three sites. I visit a few others less frequently, a
couple times a week. My business is
network marketing, so I must be flexible.
I sometimes receive calls from prospects and team members. I handle the
calls and return to my routine. I won’t go through my entire day, because I’m
sure you get the idea.
Home business owners who are disorganized and cannot manage
their time are unlikely to be successful.
Self-motivation is also required since there is no boss looking over
their shoulder to be sure they are working.
Working a home business is not for everyone, but for those of us who are
able to “be their own boss,” the rewards are many.
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