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WILL WORK FROM HOME Table of Contents Introduction: Will Work From Home is a sign of our times. Chapter 1: Home is Where the Job Is * Big bang of opportunity. * Trends you can use. * Net explosion of jobs. * Are you ready to rocket? * It's not our father's business world. * We all need balance. * Companies are listening. * Telework works. * Proven paths to working from home. * Some precautions. * The purpose of a guide. * Action steps. Chapter 2: Home-bound Readiness * 5-minute Hired at Home readiness quiz. * Discover your path. * Mine your motivations. * Assess your assets. * Learn more about you. * Now play the match game. * Read the tea leaves. * Start to see yourself in her. * Action steps. Chapter 3: Take Your Current Job Home * The trends are in your favor. * Envision your goal. * Plan your 'hike.' * Can you do your job at home? * Defining workplace flexibility. * Create a win-win scenario. * Flex work proposal template. * What if the answer is no? * Managing your career from home. * Making a smooth transition. * Resources. * Action steps. Chapter 4: Fill an Existing Need * Plusses for them. * It's a workers' market. * Online job boards-good place to start. * Proceed with caution. * Job shop 'til you drop (medical coding and billing, tech support specialist, telemarketer, tutor, virtual assistant, virtual concierge, virtual customer service agent, virtual eldercare agent). * Action steps. Chapter 5: Be Your Own Boss * 10 million and you. * From inspiration to perspiration. * Entering the Entrepreneur Zone. * Minding your business. * Sky's the limit (author, jewelry maker, etiquette consultant, home stager, image consultant, massage therapist, party planner, professional organizer, yoga instructor, and more) * Track the trends. * Resources. * Nuts and bolts (business plan, financing and pricing, name that business, marketing and promotion). * Action steps. Chapter 6: Succeed in Direct Sales * How it works. * Is it right for me? * Consider personality. * What to sell (Avon, Discovery Toys, Home and Garden Party, The Pampered Chef, Worth Collection, and more). * The challenges. * Costs and fine print. * Check the buy-back policy. * Still unsure? * Other questions to ask. * Action steps. Chapter 7: Found Money: Pocket Change for Life's Extras * It's all about you. * Online opportunities (e-juror, rolling billboards, tutor, and more). * In-person opportunities (errand runner, monogrammed, holiday helper, wedding warrior, and more). * Thoughts about pricing. * Acton steps. Chapter 8: Scam Busters * We tried this at home. * Do this before you pay (watch the wording, never send money if you can't talk to someone, Internet and Better Business bureau searches, and more). * Do not reveal passwords. * Don't judge a book. * Action steps. Chapter 9: Setting up Shop * Yours. All yours. * Table the idea. * Home office tips-our two cents. * Other great ideas. * Plugging in (computer wisdom). * Be prepared (for breakdowns). * Going live (website development). * Dealing with distractions. * Staying motivated and responding to rejections. * You mean I get a coffee break? * Action steps. Chapter 10: Home Economics * What you don't know can hurt you. * Know your resources (SCORE, SBA, IRS, and more). * Records as business tools. * Choosing a business structure. * You may need an EIN. * License, permits, and other legalities. * Zoning matters. * Worker status. * Hobby vs. business. * Accounting matters. * Separate business and personal finance. * Update your books often. * Insurance issues. * TAXing matters. * Retirement planning. * Taking care of business. * Action steps. Chapter 11: Now It's up to You * Make it work. * Focus on the end. * Prepare for success. * Two in your corner. Appendices: Resources for Home Workers Additional organizations, resources, networks, employers and Web sites
Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication:
Home labor.
Telecommuting.
Home-based businesses.