The idea of working from the couch is very appealing to most people. Increased flexibility and lack of a commute are just some of the many perks to a work at home job. As an owner of a small business, you may be thinking about hiring a few employees to work from home for you. This is a great idea but there are some things to take into consideration when hiring someone.

As one woman wrote in her blog, there are several red flags that can alert you when a particular individual is not suited for the job. It is a good idea to make a list of your expectations and only hire those who meet your criteria of a stellar employee. Expectations such as returning phone calls and being prepared for an interview are simple ways to “weed out” some applicants.

Although working from home sounds like a good idea, not everyone has the motivation to stay on task and be productive. There are far more distractions at home, such as dishes and laundry, than there are in an office. If an employee lacks motivation then your business will suffer. Finding an accountability system that works for your employees and yourself is one way to safeguard against procrastination.

Work from home businesses can benefit greatly from having a team of people working for the business rather than just one individual. By taking simple precautions and hiring hard working, honest people, your business will have the ability to be even more successful than you could have imagined.