Make money at home!

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It is a common title on many blogs and websites -- how you can make money at home -- or own your business. I'm a big fan of using the home as the way to start your business, but I believe strongly that the make money at home sites generally don't give the best advice. There are a few "make money at home" sites online that actually DO work, but the majority of them forget some simple business knowledge.

When you mix work and home, the work part generally falls apart and fails. The only way to mix work and home is to truly separate the work part from the home part. Over the next few weeks I'll be writing an article a week about how to make an office in your home that truly separates your work and your home life. My office is a tiny room in my house (with a LOT of sunshine and quiet), with very little traffic. Pets, kids and significant others need to be uncomfortable in this room -- so you can focus on actually making money, finishing jobs and bringing new ones in.

If you have questions about the "make money at home" websites out there, feel free to ask me. I'll be happy to give you my advice. If you have questions on the "home office" office, let me know and I'll add it to my ongoing series.