sion set, and your children, friends
and neighbors have full access to your
workspace, you are [not going to get
much done].”
According to Bayt, you have to
stay organized and keep your work
separate from your household life.
For instance, your family has to under-
stand that mommy may be “in the
house,” but she’s not necessarily avail-
able to settle arguments between the
kids at any moment.
Being your own boss
The advice, advantages and disadvan-
tages that apply to telecommuting
also apply to having your own busi-
ness. Doing it yourself gives you an
even wider range of possibilities. A
lot of these jobs are computer-based.
I have a friend who supports himself
creating databases for nonprofits
and another one who moderates
websites. Think about your skills.
What can you do that might translateinto a business?
When you’re the boss, unfortu-
nately, you have to buy your own
health insurance, unless you are cov-
ered some other way. You’re responsi-
ble for your own taxes and accounting.
It takes a lot of planning. As Bayt
puts it, “Leave no stone unturned in
constructing your detailed business
plan and make sure to analyze and
prepare for every possible outcome
and scenario.” “Telecommuting
can limit absences,
increase productivity
and save money.”
Ari Zoldan, CEO
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