You Don't Have to Work at Home Full-Time
A Home Business Article Contributed by Rebecca Lanham
Some People Work at Home in Their Spare Time
One nice thing about work at home opportunities is there are many of them out there. You just have to find them. Finding that one home business that is right for you may take a bit of time.
If you find this is the case with your situation, don't get discouraged. Many people take building a work at home business in baby steps.
Step One - Find something you'd like to do at home in a book, the newspaper, a classified ad or on the internet. Research the opportunity: does it take an investment up front? do you have the skills necessary to do this work at home job? and how much time will it take to accomplish success in this venture? Choose the work at home venture that you can answer these questions in a way you can live with.
Step Two - Once you've chosen a work at home job, figure out how much work you want to take on at the start. Starting slow can be a smart move, as you can get the rhythm of your new work at home business. Take on one project and focus on a client who is satisfied with your end results.
Step Three - Gradually add clients and projects to your calendar. Work an extra hour or two. Create a schedule for your work at home business you can follow almost everyday.
You Don't Have to Quit Your Day Job When You Start to Work at Home
I fall under this category. My work at home venture right now isn't my main income. I also work part-time at a regular job. I enjoy what I do and don't plan on quitting, but I also enjoy writing. So, I work at home writing an hour or two a day a few times a week and I get paid for it! What could be better?
Some people start to work at home just for a little extra income each month, and that is perfectly acceptable. You don't have to quit your current job to work at home. You also don't have to add extra projects on if you don't want your business to grow!
Work at Home Business Can Turn into a Full Time Job
Staying in the 9 to 5 work place is not normal for those who wish to work at home, however. Many want their business to grow and be their main income. To do this, you may have to stay in the regular work force until your business becomes large enough to support yourself (and your family), though.
The best way to do this is start your work at home venture small and let it grow gradually. Keep working full time at your current job and work on your home business an hour or two at night. When that is working well, maybe you can go part time where you are working and add several hours to your work at home job. Keep marketing yourself and getting your name out there so new projects and clients keep coming your way. Soon, you will be able to put in your resignation to your employers and stay home full-time.
