If you want to work from home but don’t quite know how to get started, this guide will help you learn what you need when working from home. From resources to motivation and more, here are Kaeser & Blair’s 5 tips for working from home.

Set up a functional space.

Set up your own work space. Separate your work life from your home life as much as you can to keep in the working mindset when it’s time to work.

Know the rules from your employer.

Are you working a typical 9-5? Do you have to meet a certain number of work hours per week? Do you need specific programs or technology to do your job? Make sure you know everything your employer requires of you before signing on to a new job. With Kaeser & Blair, you’re free to work whenever and wherever you like. Set your own work schedule!

Minimize distractions.

While this may seem obvious, don’t keep distracting things around you. If your phone is constantly pinging with notifications, for example, put it in the other room for the time being. Turn off the TV if the noise causes your attention to slip for too long. While you don’t need an entire room to create a home office, learn what causes you to become distracted and stay away from it.

Maintain a schedule.

Sleeping in may be relaxing at first, but if you don’t stick to a consistent schedule, you won’t be as productive. Not everyone needs to get up at 6:00 am to be productive every day, but having a routine will help you stay motivated and fight the urge to quit before you’ve even started.

Leave home.

To effectively work from home, you have to leave home every once and a while. Imagine being stuck in an office all day, every day would feel like. That burnt-out, frustrated feeling will happen even if you’re working from home. So, make sure to get out and away from your workplace!

Working from home is a great option for many people. If you’re interested in starting your own business, learn more about Kaeser & Blair’s work from home opportunities!