Image is everything and it is no less important to running a home business than any other type of business. Consider the following aspects of running your home business:
Present a professional image to customers - therefore always answer your phone in a professional manner. If your home and business share the same line answer every call as if it is a business call.
But dress appropriately when dealing with customers. If there’s a chance you may receive unexpected visits from clients you should dress this way all of the time.
Create a Work Environment. Like the work you had in your workplace, try to create a similar environment at home. Having a dedicated and organized workspace goes a long way towards getting you in a productive mindset. I find this is also important in stressing to those around me that I truly am WORKING from home.
