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How to Run a Successful Home Business

How do I operate a business from home? It's a question I get a lot. Many people want to start a work from home business but don't know how to run one. So, they never get their business started.

That's okay. After all, a lot goes into running a home business. You will:

  • Create a business plan
  • Pay quarterly taxes
  • Track expenses
  • Decide on business structure
  • Send invoices
  • Collect payments
  • Find customers or clients
  • Network

Needless to say, it's not easy to operate a business from home. However, it is manageable. To help, you can:

  • Use software to track expenses
  • Outsource minor tasks
  • Find software to automatically send invoices
  • Automate routine tasks like posting on social media
  • Try QuickBooks to tackle taxes
  • Use online legal sites for contracts and business structure
  • Book appointments automatically through Calendly
  • Organize your business in Trello

Many of these tools and apps cost money but they save tons of time, energy, and effort! As someone who runs a home business, they are well worth it.

Lastly, don't be scared to operate a business from home. Yes, it can be difficult at time. However, there are plenty of resources to help you. Always use technology to your advantage. Determine what is truly important for your business.

Trust me, in reality there isn't to much to worry about.

For example, my career coaching business practically runs itself. My blog brings traffic to my services page. Social media attracts customers. Weekly emails find leads. Calendly schedules appointments and sends follow up emails. I focus on what I do best - coaching.