The Ultimate Guide To Working From Home

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO WORKING FROM HOME 2015 was the year of the start up! An incredible 581,000 new companies were created in the UK in 2015, and over 600,000 are set to start up in 2016. If you're taking the plunge and starting your own business, follow these tips from the experts to save your sanity when switching the boardroom table for the dining room table. HOME OFFICE SETUP Stationary Laptop or Desktop Computer Wall Planner High Speed Internet 25 Tea and Coffee making facilities Plenty of Natural Light Desk and a Comfortable Chair Printer and Scanner TOP 10 TIPS FOR WORKING FROM HOME Set clear working boundaries - no working from bed, and switch off your computer fully at the end of the day. Save your sanity by Make space for a desk - preferably behind a closing door! separating home and work life. 5) Find out if you need planning permission to operate your business from home, Keep track of your expenses, including office supplies, travel expenses and even your rent and utilities - some may be tax deductible. Be a good neighbour - no deliveries at unsociable hours! Save space at home by hiring a self-storage unit for business stock, 8. Don't fall victim to cabin Keeping accurate records from the start will save fever! Make plans with friends and family so your business doesn't become you a headache when the time comes to file your tax return. your entire life. 10 It takes 66 days to form a new habit - expect it to take this long for everyone in your household to adjust to your new working arrangement. Sources: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/businessclub/11692123/Britain-hits-record-number-of-startups-as-more-as piring-entrepreneurs-take-the-plunge.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-clear/forming-new-habits_b_5104807.html http://www.fastcompany.com/3023303/work-smart/10-quick-tips-to-bring-your-home-office-to-another-level http://www.northwestern.edu/newscenter/stories/2014/08/natural-light-in-the-office-boosts-health.html STOREBOX SELF STORAGE www.storebox.co.uk