In addition to getting to grips with all this, then think about what type of person you are. Do you have qualities to succeed? It's all very well knowing theory, but it's putting it into practice that counts. You need patience and perseverance, self-discipline and a positive attitude. You also need to be able to knock procrastination on head and understand time management. You must be willing to learn and adapt.

Okay superwoman, or superman, it seems an awful lot to take on board, and how each of you copes with these problems will be different. But more you can get to grips with it, then there's more of a chance you'll be able to enjoy benefits of working from home.

Such as? ·you will enjoy flexibility of being able to work to suit your circumstances and to fit in with your family; ·you will benefit from an enhanced quality of life; there is far less stress when you are in control than when you are at mercy of traffic or boss; ·a consequent improvement in health; ·and then, when you have made a success of your business, how good does that feel? Why work from home? Because you deserve it!