Starting an event planning business from home can be as much rewarding and challenging as any other home based business. There are so many reasons why people would like to take up this option ranging from being able to spend more time with the the kids, avoiding certain costs or even maybe physical inabilities. Whatever your reason maybe it is certainly worth considering if you think it may be what is best for you. Here are some things to consider if you are thinking of going for it.
#1. Convenient
When you’re at home, all you need to work with is your mobile phone, computer, printer, fax machine, business license, basic party supplies, and a truck or a van. Your working hours are completely up to you. You can choose to work while in bed or out in your garden while enjoying some cool breeze. Unlike people that are stuck in some office space you enjoy abundant freedom with no stress.
#2. Low cost
Let’s face it, renting an office space is expensive and anyone that can avoid it should do so. If you are a business that is just starting up you should avoid using most of your capital or profit on rent, furniture, insurance and so on. Saving on transportation costs is also another incentive for setting up a home based business. Paying for transportation daily to and from the office can be very expensive especially if you live far from the office.
#3. Family time
Working from home gives you the opportunity to spend more quality time with your family. A lot of families these days are not connected because parents spend most of their time working outside the home. when you work from home, you make money and at the same time be a part the life of your kids and spouse life.
#4. Work space
Set up a specific workspace which can be your dedicated work area. It could be a separate room or maybe a small space with your desk and chair. It all depends on you and what helps you concentrate more.
However as your business grows you will need more space for storage. So unless your house is very big then at some point you may need to consider moving out.
#5. Discipline
Unfortunately, some people think that just because they are working from home means that they can be less disciplined. Truth is one major reason why people think twice about working from home is because of the distractions- the TV, other family members and so on. The issue of indiscipline can be easily solved if you understand that If you don’t work then you simply don’t get paid.
#6. Meetings
Unless you have a very impressive house, most clients will see you as unprofessional. In that case there are so many coffee shops and other joints to solve that issue.
Working from home, has a lot of benefits but it also means that you are on your own. This means that there is likely to be no one else to ask for a second opinion, so often you have to trust your own instinct. Whether you are planning on settling at home for either long or short term, we hope this article has given you some important variables to consider.