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22 Insider Tips to Working from Home Successfully

Copyright October 2005 Gobala Krishnan  

Business management and productivity

When you are a “one-man-show” small business dreaming of doing multi-million dollar big business, you’ll definitely need these tips: 

6. Set your working hours

The number one mistake people make is thinking they can work whenever they feel like it. This can backfire, so make sure you set regular working hours such as 10.00am to 5.00pm and stick to it as much as you can. Of course since YOU are the boss now, you can set your time as you like, and you can always adjust a little here and there. 

7. Have an efficient follow-up system

Use email auto-responders, voice message recorders and even toll-free numbers to manage inquiries and follow-ups. This would free up tons of your time and also help you to focus on planning your next strategic business moves instead of being a phone operator. 

8. Don’t get distracted

If you use email notification software (like Gmail Notifier) or instant message services like Yahoo Messenger or MSN Messenger, turn all these off during work hours. Don’t be checking your email throughout the day, as it DOES NOT help you be focused. Instead, dedicate a few hours in the morning or evening to answer emails. If you find that the bulk of your daily time is spent looking at emails, then you’re having the wrong strategy and focusing on the wrong priorities.  

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