Working from home offers many benefits, and it is no surprise that more and more people are making the choice to start their own home business or to have telecommuting arrangements with their current employer. I have identified 10 benefits I personally experience every day since I have started my own home-based business.

1. Save time on commuting.
You can loose so many hours in a week on commuting. When you work from home, the hours you save on commuting can be re-assigned to better things, like exercising, family time, or sleeping. You can start work earlier in the morning, and finish earlier too!

2. Save money and get tax benefits.
You can save a lot on petrol, parking, tolls, car insurance, public transport, lunch, coffee and clothing when you work from home. Perhaps you can even save on after school or daycare fees for your children. Even better, you will get tax deductions on your work-related expenses, which can even include your mortgage and electricity!

3. Be your own boss.
Have you ever experienced frustration from a boss’ unpractical demands? If so, you can probably envision the benefits of being your own boss. Having the ability to do things your way, to determine your own schedule, to make final decisions and to avoid unnecessary meetings can be a real asset to one’s job satisfaction and productivity.

4. Develop broad skills and choose your functions.
When you work for yourself, you rely on yourself to complete the work. Especially if you run your own business, your job description will be all-inclusive, and seeing a project from start to finish can be extremely gratifying. You can even choose to delegate or outsource the tasks you do not enjoy – this is not usually an option when you work for someone else!

5. Be productive.
Stay focused by not getting interrupted by frequent meetings you do not benefit from and spontaneous visits from your colleagues. Turn the phone off when you want to!

6. Personally benefit from your hard work.
Create results for yourself; you own the business, you’re doing it for you. Of course, you will get the financial rewards, but don’t forget about the emotional rewards of being completely devoted to the outcome and experiencing immense pride in your accomplishments.

7. Create your ideal work environment.
Get yourself a window! Choose your air conditioning setting, lighting and colour scheme. Make your office inspiring and comfortable.

8. Improve your health.
Working from home offers many opportunities to incorporate healthy habits in your routine. Make healthier home-made lunches as opposed to the convenient fast-food option. Exercise daily at your preferred time, even if it is in the middle of the day. Sleep more; you’re only seconds away from your office! Reduce your stress and have more energy as a results from this healthier lifestyle.

9. Be available for family or personal commitments.
Pick up your kids after school or attend their school performances or sport games. Mind them while they are sick without having to take a full day off work. Be home in time for a family dinner. Drive your friend to a doctor’s appointment. Attend personal events without asking for approval. Make up for your absences in your own time. This is freedom.

10. Have flexibility to do housework.
Your daily routine can now incorporate more household chores. Getting some laundry or shopping done during the week will free up your weekend! Remember, you don’t commute anymore so you have more time! Be home for the repairman without having to sacrifice hours away from work. You can even make personal calls during office hours without feeling guilty!

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