The first thing Lewis tells his clients is to sit down with family members and discuss what impact working from home would have on them. Many start-ups have failed because of unhappy spouses, he said. Determine your well of start-up capital. These are issues that will form a solid foundation on which to build the business. Next, develop a working plan.
Location is key.
Consider where your office will be located in the house. You wouldn't want the office next to the children's playroom, for example. Determination and location are crucial, Lonier agreed. Mentally prepare yourself for work by separating space for your office. Decide if you will have another telephone line, who will answer your phone, and what equipment you will need.