Running a home based business - tips and advice

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On this page you'll discover handpicked articles from my main blog related to running a business from home. This page is regularly updated with newer blog posts added to the end.  Discover lots of useful business related articles, how to set up a home-based business, tips on being self-employed and more.

I've been self-employed since 2012 and have tried a variety of methods to make money from home as I wanted to create more flexibility for myself whilst I raised my two children.  It would have been impossible for me to return to work once I had Bella and work full-time hours in a managerial role that regularly required last minute overtime.  The cost of the childcare, especially once we had two children, would have been unaffordable!

Instead I have tried my hand at a few ways to make money from home and now I have successfully made a full-time wage since January 2017 settling on blogging as well as a few other side hustles to generate extra income.  I have experience in selling online as this was my original home business aim and I was an ecommerce fulfilment manager, before I had children, for a busy High Street fashion website.

I've also used Etsy to sell handmade crafts, set up my own ecommerce store, used various social networks to sell and market my products and learnt how to make a living as a blogger.  I can bring all my experiences into helpful blog posts so others don't make the same mistakes I made and can learn how to do all of these things effectively.

Marketing is an essential part of running any business, including a blog and any self-employment. I love to share my knowledge of how to get a business out there both online and offline, paid and unpaid.

Not only have I been self-employed for several years, but my husband is a self-employed handyman and also has a business making handmade furniture which he sells online and locally.  Between us we run a few different businesses and have a lot of experience working from home in a variety of fields!  We understand the many challenges working from home and raising a family can bring!

Here are some handpicked articles to get you started and you'll find lots more below.

 

How I made £26000 from home in 2017
Things I've Learnt from Running My Own Shop Business (the things no one tells you)
Why your small business needs an online presence
Choosing office furniture for productivity and health
How to set up the perfect home office
How I Made Over £3000 From Home and Online in May 2017
What Should My First Business Blog Post Be About?
How do you schedule your tweets?
How I save hours on Twitter every week!
How I Got So Many Twitter Followers
6 Cheap Ways to Market Your Small Business
The First 5 Things a Twitter Business Should Do
Why I gave up on my Facebook business page and deleted it
How I get newsletter subscribers every day!
The Ultimate Marketing Strategy to Give Your Business a Boost
6 ways being online can improve your small business
Read my home-based business income reports here!
The essentials for working from home
These Figures for Home-Based Income Opportunities Will Blow Your Mind
Decorate Your Home Office for Fresh Blogs and Inspiration
How to get your business seen in a crowded online marketplace
Tips to make your small business run smoothly
3 steps to turn your hobby into a business
Reasons why people love to support micro businesses on Etsy
7 things to do when starting your own business
5 ways you can improve your online store
10 careers you can do from home
10% discount code to build a shop and blog with Create
Actionable tips to help you grow your small business
Top Bookkeeping Tips for Money-Making Mums
The Benefits of Co-working Spaces for Home Business Owners
How To Make a Great Impression With Your Home Business
Is Your Home Business Missing an Excellent Home Office?
Why digital marketing skills are essential today
What working from home can do to your body
Setting up a successful business space from your home
3 important things to consider when starting a self-employed business
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Keeping safe while working from home
How to be tax ready for 2020 when self employed
Selling online: packing and shipping tips for beginners
Tips when launching your very first business website
The pros and cons of working from home
This is how to financially protect your freelance business
Working from home: ways to improve your productivity
Where to find free stock photos for blogs
Working from home: ways to improve your productivity
How working from home can save money
How to choose a web design company
how to create a healthy home office
Social media competitions: tips to run a successful Twitter giveaway
Things to keep in mind when starting a business
How to deal with unpaid invoices when self-employed
How can I create my own logo?
How to use your creativity to make money online
Auto publish your social media marketing content with ContentCal
Why working from home is better than working in an office
Save money + be eco-friendly with these sustainable packaging options
Blog + side hustle annual income report. How I made £31,000 from home in 2019
Be tax ready for your self assessment with these tips for the self employed!
Easy ways to attract more people to your small business
Is your home really the right location for your business?
44 ways to market your small business
Is your home business struggling for customers?
5 top websites for finding remote jobs