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There are some definite advantages to working at home. Here are a few of the top advantages.

Easy to start up: Many designers start freelancing at their homes before they make the break from a full-time job. This lets them get a feel for what business will be like on their own without making a big investment in time, money, and office space.

Cheap overhead: Your goal in business is to always operate with the least amount of overhead costs while bringing in the highest profit possible. Working at home can save hundreds of dollars a month in rent fees, not to mention provide valuable tax credits to help offset your living expenses. Talk to your accountant about your home work space and discuss your eligibility for any possible tax benefits.

No commute time: You can be in your office and immersed in a project minutes after reading the morning newspaper. You save the time and expense associated with commuting and, when you’re finished work for the day, you start enjoying your personal life when you close your office door.

Flexibility and comfort: On busy or stressful days you can take a relaxing break and enjoy a sandwich in the kitchen or a cup of coffee on the patio. Or you can multitask and get a home-related chore completed. It provides a comfortable work environment that can be customized to your personal preferences, tastes, and working style.

Blended work and family: You can stay more connected to family life than any of your business counterparts. Whether you live alone with a pet, have a significant other, or have a house full of kids, working at home can be a great way to blend work and family. When I first started from home it was a thrill to have my little boys come into my office each morning to give me a big hug before they left for school. There was no better way for me to start my day.