Easy Ways To Get The Family Involved In Your Home Business! by
BB Lee (C)2002
(Clever tips to turn your home business into a family affair)
IT'S SUMMER VACATION!
The kids are screaming. "It's "WAY TOO HOT" outside. And there's
nothing to watch on cable." Kids are bouncing off the walls!
"MOM". We're B-O-R-E-D!
Your husband complains he doesn't remember what it's like to
have a decent conversation with you. And he looks at the family
album to remind himself what you look like. Why? Because you've
locked yourself away in your home office. Toiling away for hours
on your computer.
Instead of your family constantly fighting and bickering over
your venture. Let them join in. And become a vital part of your
home business. Ultimately, this will bring the family closer
together, help them to understand the business factor, teach
your children responsibility, build their self confidence. And
who knows, you might be on the verge of your own Family Business
Empire!
Here's a few nifty tips to get the whole family involved in your
business during summer vacation or any school break. And, of
course, you can adapt them to your own situation. Find out what
works for you!
-Delegate easy task to the younger children. Let little fingers
sort pencils, pens, office supplies into the right compartments.
Arrange file boxes or stack them neatly. Sort sheets of paper by
color or weight into neat little groups. You could easily turn
this into a game and make it fun. Reward them with a healthy
snack or favorite toy.
-Let middle children spell check your letters, proof-read papers
for you. Or file and sort papers, run copy machines, send faxes.
You might arrange to pay them a small salary or purchase
something they've asked for.
-Assign your older children to answering the business telephone.
Taking messages. Running important errands to the post office or
purchasing needed office supplies. Consider paying older
children a nominal salary if your budget allows.
-Assign your spouse to checking your email, downloading
important files, helping with accounting or financial
statements. Or delegate your spouse to research special
projects.
-Once a week have a business meeting with your spouse and
children. Discuss where you are now and where you see the home
business in a year. Discuss any new projects, task, or
assignments. Discuss openly any problems. Let the children and
your spouse add their input into how they would like to see the
business managed.
Use these suggestions to meet the unique challenges you may face
in running a home business. Make it a family affair! And,
remember, running a home business is not like running a
corporation. Ultimately, you must realize it is the family that
is most important.
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is included.
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