Most people think that everyone would love to work at home but in reality, work at home is not for everyone. Of course a working at home has many advantages, but never forgets the inconvenience involved.

People want the freedom to make their own hours, get lots of sleep, you can take a day off whenever you want, you do not have to deal with other workers, and being your own boss.

All this sounds good, does not it? On the flip side it is a great responsibility and very few are able to simply close shop at 6pm and off for the night as they can in a brick and mortar work.

You do not work all hours and you do not make a designated amount of money. Many like the idea of working at home so they can be with their families, but remember the old adage, „Be careful what you ask for.“

You must be able to truly balance dual roles of being a productive worker and a parent. You must be able to set firm boundaries and make sure you use your business as efficiently as possible.

Balance will be both your best friend and your worst enemy. When you work at home, it means you are independent. Self-employment is often reflected by some as one who is unemployed unless you are an entrepreneur.

Many people see home workers as simply staying home. You must be able to cope with these obstacles and overcome them. There will be unexpected guests who think that because you’re at home, it is time to socialize.

You may find the phone ringing off the hook just because you are home, so you must be available to chat. You don’t want to be rude but sometimes it takes a hammer on the head for people to understand.

Put a note on your door that states you are unavailable from 8-5 and either get a separate phone line or send all calls to voicemail and decipher through them later.

When it comes to opportunities at home, they are endless. You can work from a computer, accounting, billing, telemarketing, assembly rooms and day care, make arrangements of silk flowers, furniture finishing, or even knitting.

What ever you have a niche for there is an opportunity for it, someone wants it!