what makes for a good workspace?

You may have heard and understood that you need to define the space that you will be working in in order for you to give the jobs that you will be taking all the concentration that they need. Once this is done, you will find that you will constantly be providing quality work and thus you will have happy clients who may come back for more.

In order to have the perfect workspace, you need to have a space that fulfills most if not all of the below criteria:

1. It must be spacious and comfortable- this means that the place that you choose must have enough space for you and whatever furniture you may want to put in there. You also need to ensure that once you get the furniture or the workstation, it will be comfortable enough to work in.
2. It should be away from distraction and noise- this is very important as it will give you the chance to work in peace and give your jobs the concentration that they deserve. It also ensures that you will have some alone time to plan for and timetable your jobs in silence and with all the concentration that is needed.
3. You need to have comfortable furniture in there-you will find that you will have to sit for long periods of time while you work. Thus it is a good idea to get furniture that will be comfortable for you and that will not let you tire no mater how long you sit. You also have to have furniture that will let you rest and stretch from time to time i.e. the space afforded by the furniture should not be too restrictive.
4. The space should have adequate air flow- we need oxygen to think. Thus you need to have proper circulation of air as it gets too uncomfortable to work in stuffy spaces. The good air flow will also ensure that it will not get too hot in the afternoons. Do not forget to have the option of shutting the airflow for the cold nights that you may need to work.
5. Have the space customized to fit your own needs-this is actually very important because if the space is made to your specifications, then you will; fit in more easily and thus will be able to work more comfortably. Also ensure that all the things that you need are there. If you need a tea pot, then have it. If you g\feel a microwave should be in there, then have it. Do not forget to have air conditioning if you feel that you need it.
6. Lastly, have all the amenities that you need- the most important thing to have is power. This is must because you will be running computers and phones in there. Thus get a place that has reliable power supply. If you can, have the internet installed in the workspace because you will find that you will be using it a lot.

You have to balance usability and workability. This means that you need to have a space that you will be comfortable in and at the same time that you can work comfortable in. please try to get the space that you are sure will work for you. remember that you do not have to rent the space as you can curve a small space In your house for this. Also keep in mind that what works for me might not work for you and thus you need to have the space made to your specifications and in the way that you will find it easiest to us and to work in there.

 

why freelance work?

There are very few motivations that can make one leave their well paying job for a freelance job that they are not sure whether will be able to pay and sustain them. It is this reason that many people end up wondering why one would leave their 8-5 job for a freelance job that they are not sure is going to pay.

There are so many reasons why this may happen with most of the reasons being very personal and unique. If you feel that the job that you do does not satisfy you in the way that you would want it to then you are the perfect candidate for a freelance job. The freelance job will give you the satisfaction in the knowledge that you are working at what you love and thus you are using your abilities in the best way.

The other thing is that you need to invest very little in order for you to start as a freelancer. Most of the time all you may need is an Internet connection and a computer. Of course you will need knowledge on the areas that you would like to focus on as a freelancer. These are the basics that you need and as you can see you can start on your business with very little capital and a very small investment.

The range of jobs that are available to freelancers is so wide that there is something for everyone. In most of the freelance sites that i have worked for, there are always more than 50 categories that you can identify with and start working on. The reason that there is always something for everyone is also another reason for you to look into taking on a freelance job.

If you feel that the restriction of the hours that you can work in  your 8-5 job are very restrictive then you are also free to join a freelance site. At the end of the day it is all about fitting where you feel you belong.

There are certain things that you must put in order before you start on freelance work and these will be my focus on the next article.