BY:   Kelli Brewer

If your new business venture needs a creative or financial touch, visit 50-Leven Productions for help getting everything up and running.


Business owners and work-at-home employees or contractors have a lot in common. From navigating time management to determining how to cut costs or streamline your long to-do list, there’s a lot to cover when you’re launching a WAH operation. Whether you’re branching out into your own business model or are looking to nail down a reliable remote job, consider these x tips for figuring it all out, courtesy of 50-Leven Productions. 

Organize the Admin Side

 Documentation and procedures are a must for small businesses, and work-at-home employees and contractors need to handle organizational tasks, too. Arrange your operations for legality and maximum profits. File the appropriate paperwork for your state – for example, to establish a Pennsylvania LLC – without forking over tons of cash for a lawyer. Prepare to cut your salary; unless you’re an employee, you’ll need to set aside up to 30% of your income for taxes. Sketch out a business plan with the help of an expert if you’ll be launching a new company. 

Heighten Your Skills

 Building your business or settling into a new career from home means adding to your existing skill set. Find ways to amplify your abilities and learn something new. Familiarize yourself with Zoom so you’re ready for client or management meetings. Practice your typing skills to accelerate your work productivity. Check out organizational tools for project management and more to keep you on track. 

Explore Unique Opportunities

 Though anyone can secure a from-home job, veterans have unique opportunities when it comes to both small business ownership and telecommuting openings. If you’re a veteran, take care to explore all your options. Search for remote-friendly jobs for vets through specialized, exclusive listings for former military. Decide whether civilian work-at-home jobs will be a good fit – or if starting your own company may be preferable. Dive into training resources for veterans-only so you can start your business successfully.

  Choosing to start a company versus securing a work-at-home job may involve a few different steps to success, but these two paths have enough in common that you can apply the same skills to both. All that’s left is to settle in, get your routine in order, and start earning an income from your home.

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