| Train your family and friends to understand that just | | | | your family, more money in your bank account, no |
| because you are at home, when you are working you | | | | boss, no commute, etc, then you will have to use your |
| can't be disturbed. Decide if you are just fooling around | | | | time in your home based business in an intelligent and |
| or trying to build a real business. | | | | organized manner. Keep your dreams and goals in |
| - The children interrupt | | | | front of you at all times. |
| - Their friends are over and are loud | | | | If you can set aside particular hours that you work at |
| - A friend calls to talk | | | | home, it will make it easier for others to get used to |
| - The mail arrives | | | | not trying to reach you at those times. Try to |
| - You see something interesting on TV | | | | remember this is a real business, treat it that way. |
| - Someone comes to the door | | | | Allocate time for tasks such as email handling. |
| - Unfinished errands around the house need done | | | | Everything needs time, from reading email and |
| You need to remind yourself, and sometimes others, | | | | responding to important messages. Stay on top of |
| what your purpose is and why you are working at | | | | your menial tasks so you have time to market. Your |
| home. At first some will be a little put off at your | | | | marketing will suffer if you fall behind in manual tasks. |
| request not to be interrupted at work. They will get | | | | Your success and productivity are in your control. |
| used to it, especially when you start making extra | | | | Make your business a successful one and reap the |
| money. Soon, people will get used to not bothering you | | | | benefits, both financial and time wise. The goal is to be |
| at certain times. Would they bother you at your | | | | working on your business, not in it. You will have more |
| workplace outside the home? No, they wouldn't, at | | | | leisure time, more income, and less stress. You will also |
| least not as often and not for as long. | | | | have a sense of pride and self satisfaction. Your |
| You cannot let the outside forces of everyday life | | | | family will be proud of you and enjoy the extra time |
| interfere with your future. If you want more time with | | | | you have for them. |