Office or Home Based Business?
A lot of small business owners worry that running a home based business can hinder their ability to convince clients to buy because of the perception that they are not professional if they do not have an office. Another possible concern is hiring new employees – will they be willing to come work at your home? Obviously the industry you work in will determine how much the “office” factor impacts you but I do not believe having an office is justifiable unless you are starting to grow into a multiple employee business.If you are a solopreneur you do not need an office. Rent is wasted money. If you absolutely have to convey professionalism to a specific client put on your suit and arrange drinks at a classy venue. Then impress them with your personality and let your product or service do the talking. If the client sees you and what you do as valuable to them they are not going to care where exactly you go to work.
When it comes to hiring employees you simply tell them that they must be prepared to work from your home office as part of a condition of employment. A good employee will be excited to land your job and unless they are considering a lengthy commute to get to work at your place, the home office factor should not be a concern.
Hollis on July 23rd, 2005 6:29 pm
Having had my own business and done both, I found I was less productive in the office away from the home; was reluctant to take work home. At home, I was accessible 24/7.
Only thing about employees in your home is worker’s comp and similar issues. This can be a legal quagmire. Check it out with a good attorney (argh!) first.
Martin (HomeOfficeVoice) on July 23rd, 2005 8:58 pm
If your business is a pure internet business (ie: you never meet a client face-to-face, it’s all done online) then running it from home should cause no problems.
The only issue is self-discipline – get out of the mindset that it’s a “home business” and get to think it’s just A business. Full Stop!
Michele on July 25th, 2005 12:25 am
Oh, boy, where should I start? I started my own home based business in Febuary. While for the most part it has been wonderful there are still many issues I face and my biggest issue is just that…I’m home based. I’m not as productive as I could be. It’s easy to procrastinate when you work from home. And…I don’t get the respect I should. People just don’t want to believe that you are “actually working” if you don’t leave your home for 8+ hours a day.
Chris De La Rosa on July 25th, 2005 10:47 am
I’ve been working from home doing several different things internet related and not only have I been successful, I love it. I dread the thought of going back to a daily 9-5. Not to mention the circus the daily commute can be.
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Yaro Starak’s Entrepreneur’s Journey blog has an interesting post, Office or Home Based Business?
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