The great thing about working from home is that you are in control and you can create the ideal environment for your own temperament and circumstances.' Are you one of the millions of people who have already discovered the rewards of working from home? Or one of those thinking about taking the plunge and wondering what challenges you will face? If so, this book could change your life. Whether you are planning to run your own business or work from home for someone else, whether you spend your day at a computer or out in your workshop, this down-toearth, friendly guide is packed with practical information and tips: *Discover whether you and your work are suited to working from home *Find out how to negotiate homeworking with your employer *Beat procrastination and use your time effectively *Maintain a professional image even if you work from the kitchen table *Overcome isolation and deal confidently with any crisis *Separate work from home and gain support from your family and friends Get the most out of homeworking by sharing the experiences of the author and a diverse range of homeworkers, from designers and B&B owners to salesmen and builders. Explore their solutions to common challenges and save time, effort and money by not making the mistakes they made.

About the Author
Author Judy Heminsley has worked from home for 20 years, both as an employee and running her own business, so she's well-acquainted with its advantages and pitfalls. She works with individuals to set up their home offices and organise homeworking to suit their personality, occupation and family situations. She gives talks and workshops about the benefits of homeworking. Her website is www.workfromhomewisdom.com

Reviews
'Encyclopedic in scope, with well considered and intelligent advice on almost every subject a home-worker might trip over, from running a business to household politics...Quite genuinely a compelling read.' www.liveworkhomes.co.uk. 'This book helps give the kind of practical advice to cover every step of the way. You can dip into any section and most have a list of resources and case studies to help you along the way.' www.workingmums.co.uk 'Offers a lot of valuable advice, presented in a clear manner, well laid out format and easy to use...Work from Home is down to earth and realistic. It's well organised, supported by examples and provides clear advice, reassurance and countless practical suggestions. Recommended.' www.thebookbag.co.uk 'Judy Heminsley gets to the heart of the matter.' Daily Telegraph, Home Business Supplement. 'Work from Home has a huge scope, covering most if not all aspects of working from home...its well organised, supported by examples and provides clear advice, reassurance and countless practical suggestions, without patronising. Heminsley's tone is very appealing: she's brisk, positive and confident, but doesn't claim to know the only correct way to operate.' www.helium.com. 'This great little book covers how to make money from working at home and how to get the MOST of out life...backed up with lots of great tips and information sources.' www.womenseverything.com. 'Anyone seriously considering pursuing their writing career at home would do well to read what Judy Heminsley has to say.' Writing Magazine. 'Working through the book gave me some great insights into my particular way of working and I wish I had had access to this book before setting up my business some years ago.' www.mychild.co.uk.



Book Information
ISBN 9781845283353
Author Judy Heminsley
Format Paperback
Page Count 173
Imprint How To Books Ltd
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group