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[R337]Right To Work Definition

by James Brown, Jam

When you think about the lies or untruths we are told in our lifetimes, it's hard to know which one in the most prominent. Whether it's George Washington chopping down the cherry tree, or that time in history when people were told the earth was flat, myths have been around as long as truth has. One myth (or lie) repeated to us every time we shop is this: One size fits all. In all of the items I've seen marked with that phrase, I've never seem them actually fit everyone who wants to wear or use them. In fact some clothing manufacturers admit "all" is kind of a stretch and are now printing "one size fits many" on their garments. The area that most needs to catch up to the idea that one size doesn't fit all is work environment designers. People who create office space with desks, computers and chairs all the same don't understand that an ergonomic work space will be different for every person they employ.

Chair and Desk

Every person has a different body, and needs a chair that fits and encourages the best posture for that person to work in. A good chair should be able to be easy to adjust have a back that goes high enough to support the spine without any pressure points. It should allow arms to be supported with arm rests that are aligned with the desk to ensure the wrists hang at a natural level to interact with the keyboard. The chair should also have a caster-set 5 wheel base so there is more stability toward the center of the chair and the wheels should move easily. The desk should be at such a height that people can sit with their feet on the floor and have at least 8 to ten inches between the top of their legs and the desk. This will also help the monitor stay at a higher level.

Keyboard and Mouse

Factory workers used to be the unchallenged number one worker for suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome or repetitive motion injuries. Keyboardists and data entry clerks now challenge them for the number of claims submitted each year. A keyboard should be in position slightly below the wrists so they hover over the keypad and the fingers can move freely. Although wrist pads are popular items they actually hinder the posture process for constant typists because the wrists resting up cause the hands to be at a bad angle. The keyboard itself should have spring assisted keys so they can provide momentum to the fingers and be capable of being placed in the reverse inverted position. A mouse should be close enough to the keyboard that the typist does not have to reach to use it or put their hand in an unnatural position.

Monitor and Printer

A huge source of neck strain has been the act of looking down to see a monitor. The monitor of a work station should be at eye level so the head as to be at nor more than a 30 degree angle. The monitor should be 20 to 30 inches way from the eyes of the typist and should be adjustable so the glare from lights or the sun does not interfere with work. The printer should be in a position away from the desk so the typist can stand up and move around to retrieve paperwork. The small break in momentum will help the body sustain work longer because it's not in the same position all day long. If a printer must be within grasp, it should be on the desk in such a way that the typist is not encouraged to lean or stretch the back to get the paper.

Realizing one workstation type will not fit all people will save dollars, pain and time for the business and the employee. That's a truth worth striving for.

There are hundreds of work at home businesses that can be started for less than $1000. Not all are created equal. Starting a home based business is similar to going to school. Four years of school costs about $25 000. However, there may be $20 - $30 000 difference between what the graduate can earn. For example, a veterinarian technician pays the same amount to go to school as a computer programmer. The veterinarian technician will work for $9 an hour. The computer programmer will earn $45.

Work at home businesses are not all created equal. One business can take several months to start earning $1000 a month. A second business can earn $2000 a month within a matter of weeks. Not all work at home business opportunities are created equal.

A vast difference in the time and financial investment is needed to start different types of communities. There are some intangibles that many people overlook when choosing a work at home business.

'You need to spend money to make money.' This is not necessarily true in the work at home world. There are some fantastic opportunities open for work at home businesses that can start earning a viable income, or passive income, within a matter of weeks.

It is possible to buy a 'packaged' business and start making money within weeks – but not a website or AdSense website. Packaged businesses include a business plan, a get started strategy, and should include a program. Unfortunately, most rarely include more information that you'd find in a book.

That is why it is important to decide which business you want to operate before you spend any money.

Time is the number one consideration. Anyone who cannot invest more than 40 hours a week should focus on passive income opportunities. There are some great ones including AdSense and Real Estate Investing that can earn incomes in excess of $50 000 a year. However, if you don't invest time, you must invest money.

Never invest in any program that requires no time or money investment. If it looks too good to be true – it probably is.

National Association

If the business is real, then there is a national association. Even new industries like 'life/success coaching' and 'personal trainers' have national associations. The existence of a national association proves that the work at home program is not only real, it is profitable, it is a growing industry, and there are opportunities for aggressive business people.

A national association will also help new business owners avoid the pitfalls and scams that can be found in any industry. There is even an association for blog managers. Those are the people who build and run the blog communities, a viable work at home job that can be started for less than $100.

Business Plan

If the business idea works then someone out there has created a business plan to make it happen. That doesn't mean that the work at home opportunity is not real if you cannot find a business plan on the Internet, but it does help. Whether you are starting a business that packages 'sell your own car' sales aids, or a blog, an online school, or a pooper scooper business, a few hours will find a few business plans on the internet.

Work at home is not a new idea. There are thousands of home based businesses operating all over the country. A business plan usually means that the business idea can earn enough money to make it qualify for a start up loan or business grant. This is a dead give away that the business idea is capable of earning more than $45 000 a year.

Websites

There are thousands of work at home idea websites and newsletters on the Internet. Take a while to explore them all. At first, most people only find the overused, and dried out, opportunities: party planner, dog walker, AdSense website, and drop ship store. However, after a while the real opportunities start to surface.

Networking

Whether you buy into a program, or you prefer to work alone, there needs to be a network where you can talk to other people who are sharing the same program, especially if you are buying into a program. Stay away from programs that ask you to join and pay money, without giving you a chance to talk to other members of the program.

Patience

Many people start two or three programs before they find the one they really want, or the one that they are good at. Never just jump into a business, especially if you need to invest money. Take your time. Learn all you can about the program. Go to your local government's business services department, or library, and learn how to run a profitable business and avoid pitfalls.

Following this 'start up' check list can save months of wasted work, disappointment, and a financial loss.

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