Wiring for multiple phone lines and jacks may also be a consideration. Work space can be anything from a desk in the kitchen to a converted closet to a room set aside for an office. Many home based workers prefer an office with an outside door so business can be conducted without having to step over toys in the hallway. In addition to adequate space and access, isolation is important, too. Work space needs to be separated from living space so household commotion doesn't distract from working.
Experts say that self discipline is one of the toughest problems for at-home workers.
It can be hard to get started and then to stick to business when the patio, the TV and the dirty dishes are beckoning. On the other hand, it can be hard to stop working when piles of folders are just a few feet away. According to research, another challenge for home based businesses is to be taken seriously by customers and suppliers. A common way to deal with that perception is to outfit the home office as professionally as possible. Of course, an office at home doesn't need to be dull.