Reason number 47 to work-at-home

The other day I was reminded again at how awesome it is to work from home. The sun was out and the temperature was just right. So I took my laptop and sat on my porch swing to do my work. At 3:30 when the kids were home, I packed up a snack and took them to the park. Yep, life was great.

The great thing about working at home isn't just the flexibility of when you work but where as well. I have worked at Barnes & Nobles and the local cafe enjoying froo froo coffee as I worked. I have worked on the beach and at the pool (although usually I try to have my work done so I can actually play). I have worked while snuggled warmly in bed and even while on the couch watching television.

But one of my favorites is when spring arrives and I finally can venture outside and enjoy the flowers and warmth while on my swing.

Leslie

Finally legitimate envelope stuffing jobs.....

Finally, a real job that pays you $10 for each envelope you lick...but you don't even have to do that...just sign up and we'll lick the envelopes for you....and pay you $10,000 a week....

April Fools:)

Sorry if your hopes were raised because there never has, and never will be a legitimate job licking envelopes.

But, there is good news for people who want to work at home.

Did you know:

=> Over 10 million parents with dependent children work from home? (IDC)
=> 1 out of 5 home based businesses earn $100,000 to $500,000 per year? (Money Magazine)
=> Nearly 20,000 home based entrepreneurs earn $1 million per year? (Small Business Administration)
=> 25% of home businesses provide 100% of owner’s personal income? (Small Business Administration)
=> Nearly half of all small businesses in the U.S. are home based? (Small Business Administration)
=> Somewhere between 30 and 40 million Americans work at home in a job or home business (IDC)

This is great news! People ARE working from home. They just aren't licking envelopes. They are talking their boss into telecommuting, freelancing online, starting a business from their hobby, selling on eBay, joining business opportunities and more.

You can work at home....no foolin'! You just need to understand that you won't lick envelopes, process email, type (except for transcribers and writers), or sign-up for a do-nothing internet program. The recipe for work-at-home success is:

1) Realistic expectations (no mailing, assembly work, or do-nothing-internet programs, etc)
2) Research to understand working at home.
3) Developing a plan.
4) Take Action
5) Total commitment even when things get frustrating or discouraging.

Most people I talk to who are not having success working at home have either chosen a bad program, have not taken consistent action (daily) and/or have given up too easily and too soon. Obtain a "never quit" attitude and you too can join the over 30 million people who work at home.

Leslie