There are many benefits of working from home and having your business home-based. Imagine not having to face the daily grind of commuting, being able to work the hours you feel like and having the flexibility to have time with your loved ones.

Basically working your own business means you are your own boss, this can have some challenges though if you are not used to scheduling your work-day and would you believe it some people actually goof-off and become distracted instead of putting in the work to achieve their fast track to cash.

You definitely need to treat your business as a business and schedule your day with the right balance of work and play. This does not mean that you have to rigidly work from 9am to 5pm with an hour for lunch but you should ensure you put an appropriate amount of time in at "the office" to ensure you will grow your business.

This article shows you 7 ways that you should employ when working from home. It is very pertinent to the affiliate marketer but really applies to anyone who runs a home-based business.

1. Do not try to run your business in your pajamas, always dress accordingly. You don’t need to wear a suit and tie but just have the mind-set of a successful professional.

2. Do not try to run your new shiny business from your lounge or kitchen; this is really an extension of the first point. You need to have an area (office) set aside where you can leave everything and come back to it tomorrow. If you are constantly clearing up your paperwork and working area you will not work in an efficient way and will not get you on to your fast track to cash.

3. Do not scrimp on having the right tools to do the job; this can range from purchasing a new laptop, software and office furniture. If you do not invest in you and your business from the beginning then you will struggle and most probably fail. Also remember a lot of those costs will be tax deductible.

4. Schedule each day and know when you should be working, for how long and more especially what you should be working on. Having your tasks prioritized is very important.

5. Get out of the home now and then. Do not allow yourself to become a recluse and stop interacting with people. You can go stir-crazy if you do not socialize, it might be a coffee with friends or even attending a meeting with other like-minded affiliate marketers but you need stimulation and variety to stay focused on your business goals. Do ensure it is in your schedule though.

6. Reward yourself for minor milestones you may achieve. This can be done in many ways but celebrate your progress as you go. This really gives you a great feeling to know you are moving forward with your business. Note you need to have a plan laid out so you know when you reach each milestone.

7. Make sure your family understand what your trying to do and where you are at, having the support and understanding of your family is very important to your success.

Make sure you follow these 7 steps to ensure working from home on your affiliate business will be fun and enjoyable and will get you onto your fast track to cash.