- Child Care - Figure out how much and what kind of childcare you'll need.
- Ground Rules - Adjusting to working from home can be a difficult transition for you and your family. Clear rules and expectations can ease the way.
- Home Office - Find a place of your own, somewhere within your house, and set it up with all the home office essentials.
- Organization - Systems for organizing for both life and home may have to be created or tweaked to make working from home go smoothly.
- Building a Nest Egg - Starting small can mean a reduction of income in the short term, so you must plan for this.
Work at Home Moms: Getting Started
By Laureen Miles Brunelli, About.com Guide
Most work-at-home moms don't start out with a full-time telecommuting position right away. The work-at-home lifestyle is usually something you build over time. In fact, you may need to build up your savings first. Plan to start small. If you're moving from the office to telecommuting, maybe try just a couple days a week at first to see how it works for you and your employer. And, of course, if you're building a business that takes time.
Prev
- Work at Home Moms: Decide if It's Right for You
- Work at Home Moms: What's the Right Career Path for You?
- Work at Home Moms: Prioritize Your Needs
- Work at Home Moms: Plan the Practical Aspects
- Work at Home Moms: Find a Work-at-Home Job
Jobs for Work at Home Moms
Getting Started for Work at Home Moms
Making It Work
Explore Work-at-Home Moms
Must Reads
About.com Special Features
Holiday Central
What to eat, where to go, fun things to do and how to save money on the perfect gifts. More >
Family Tech Center
Stay connected and entertained with reviews on tips on the latest HDTVs, cellphones and more. More >
©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.
All rights reserved.