This week I had a wake up call about my internet usage. I have been consistently going over the allowed download rate for the plan that I was on. So I had to reassess; would it be more expensive to stay on the internet plan that I was on (and keep paying the overage charges), or would it be necessary for me to upgrade to the unlimited plan?
Time For a Change
When you are working online from home, there are many times in business when you will need to reassess things, whether it is your time management style, your cost of doing business, or even what you are doing to make money.
We have all heard the saying, “if it ain’t broke; don’t fix it!” Well, I have a saying of my own, “if you can do it better; why not!”
What Tools are Going to Help You Be Successful?
Yes my internet was working fine, and yes I could just try and cut down on internet activity. But… working online from home requires certain tools, a big one being internet service! So it was more cost effective for me to upgrade and get more work done, and stop worrying that I was going to go over my download rate for the month!
The Tools of the Trade
The point is, that you need to focus on what is going to keep you on task, making money, and really take a look at something that might cost you more now (whether this is a new computer, internet service, or furthering your education) and look to see if it will save you more in the long run. I have skimped on the cost of a computer before and have learned the hard way that you usually get what you pay for.
What have you reassessed in your business, and how has it helped you?
