Working online is a fantastic way to not only become self-employed and financially independent, but also enjoy the freedom of being able to work from wherever you want, set your own hours, and pursue something that interests you as a career. In short, if you can work online, you’ll likely find that it naturally improves all aspects of your lifestyle.
And what you may not have realized is the sheer number of money saved when you work from home. Think about it: you no longer have to pay to go to work, which could mean saving hundreds of dollars month in rail transport, or perhaps a similar amount in parking. You’ll also have to spend less money eating out, and you’ll have an extra two hours or more of your day to yourself because you won’t have to travel…it’s glorious.
But while working on the web and having a home office has many benefits, it’s also important to note that there can be some downsides as well. This is a unique and unusual lifestyle compared to what most of us are used to and it is actually very different to suit many people in the early stages. So let’s see how you work from a home office while keeping costs down.
Stock your office
The problem many people have getting started is that their home office isn’t really a home office. At least that means they don’t treat it like a genuine home office. Instead of outfitting this space with the right professional-grade furniture and technology, many people will simply keep the furniture they already have there and essentially work in a home studio or similar. This may be a good space, but it’s not going to be as conducive to working as a real home Office.
Unfortunately, though, many people just don’t want to fill their home office because it can feel like a waste of money. Essentially, if you’re working from home to save money, spending more money on that property to add furniture might seem a bit counterintuitive.
One solution is to invest in second-hand furniture, or refurbished furniture. This way, you can stock your office with much better quality products, without breaking the bank!
supplies
You may also need a number of different supplies for your home office, like paper and pens, for example. The trick here is once again to treat your office like a real office and to buy wholesale. That means a higher upfront cost, but the result is that you’ll never be without the things you need, and you’ll be able to save big. You can even try buying from wholesalers and manufacturers using sites like Alibaba!
bills
Finally, remember that you may be able to write off your bills as an expense. That means things like electricity, internet, and more. You can often also find offers for companies.