Get All Access for $5/mo

How to Automate Your Work From Home Lifestyle While in-office pool tables and La-Z-Boys are now things of the past, Plug and Play Suites are now available for the real entrepreneur.

By Gaurav Gurbaxani Edited by Bill Schulz

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

Not many people have experienced the joy of buying a profitable business: Systems are set, processes in place and teams are working in synchronicity.

We all know we need a great idea, great product, thousands of hours in research plus the trial-and-error that comes with it.

Before we begin it's important to note a surprising new poll, commissioned by Wise­­­­tail, that asked work-from-homers and them-who've-returned-to-a-cubicle to share thoughts on a number of different office issues.

The LMS and LXP software support company that produced the survey found that nearly 68% of new hires, within the past year, started remotely while 11/% of employees don't have an interest in remote working tools supplied to them nor whether or not companies have strong sick day policies in place, while 10% don't care for stock or equity options.

All are money-saving matters to consider from your end.

Let's now jump the gun, assume you've already become a top achiever, and you now have to pay your taxes...

Automated bookkeeping and software

I don't recommend you fire your auditor just yet but with the many tax tools available in the market, (especially if you're an online business) you can get pretty creative.

Once the books are done, and everyone is paid, it's time to enjoy yourself...

Customer support

Whether you are a one-man show or a multinational corporate, customer support can make or break your brand. Having a system to monitor tickets, automate and answer FAQs is worth every penny. Even better have an outsourced team working round the clock, 24/7 in order to best placate your patrons.

Analytics

Was your marketing campaign a success? Did you reach your goals? How much traffic did your website get? What was your conversion rate?

These are all answers that you should have on a hand dashboard. Measure what you want to grow.

Bots

There is a lot of talk about having internet software programs that perform repetitive tasks that do your heavy lifting. This, combined with your support desk whether it's on your own website, Facebook, mobile app, requires a bot that can tackle 80% of your everyday visitors.

Related: 5 Tips to Build Mental Fitness Within Your Teams

CRM

Solopreneurs think Customer Relationship Management is for big businesses, which is the furthest thing from the truth. Having a simple-to-use CRM can be the difference between being mediocre and mega-successful. You choose which you want to be, and how you want to constantly nurture your clientele. Think marriage more than a one-night-stand.

Email software

Did you know that this is still the number one digital marketing activity a business can engage in? Whether it's a newsletter or an autoresponder sequence, you need to be on top of mind for your leads and existing customers.

Social media presence

Imagine this: You have a kick-ass social media calendar plugged in and scheduled for a year! With more tools on the market, and with the help of a regular freelancer, this can become a reality for you.
Related: 6 Ways to Keep Your Employees Learning At Work

Stock photos and videos

Not an expert graphic designer? Can't edit your own videos? Still, want to build an awesome brand?

Grab those eye-balls with pre-made b-roll and stock images to make an offer or message stand out.

Domains

Invest in a killer domain name.

It's like your business is upgrading from an old/busted used Honda to a new/hotness sexy Ferrari. Your customers will notice.

Funnel

Too lazy to set up a full-blown website?

Setup a quick and easy funnel to collect leads, nurture them into customers and then eventually automated paying customers.

Virtual dream team

Hire said team offshore while saving costs and taking advantage of timezones.

The time is now, get online, build your teams, use technology, keep educating yourself and have your team execute.
Related: 5 Tips to Build Mental Fitness Within Your Team

Hi, I’m Gaurav, a digital nomad obsessed with helping people make a living online. Equal opportunity is my tag line and the Internet is my greatest blessing.

Want to be an Entrepreneur Leadership Network contributor? Apply now to join.

Side Hustle

The Side Hustle He Started in His College Apartment Turned Into a $70,000-a-Month Income Stream — Then Earned Nearly $2 Million Last Year

Kyle Morrand and his college roommates loved playing retro video games — and the pastime would help launch his career.

Science & Technology

Why We Shouldn't Fear AI in Education (and How to Use It Effectively)

Facing resistance to new technologies in the educational process is nothing new, and AI is no exception. Yet, this powerful tool is set to overcome these challenges and revolutionize education, preparing students and professionals for a future of unparalleled efficiency and personalized learning.

Business News

Apple's AI Has a Catch — And It Could Help Boost Sales

Not every iPhone owner will get to use the new Apple Intelligence.

Business News

Elon Musk Threatens to Ban Employees from Using Apple Products, Says Will Lock Devices in 'Cages'

The Tesla founder sounded off on X following Apple's 2024 Worldwide Developer Conference on Monday.

Business News

Y Combinator Helped Launch Reddit, Airbnb and Dropbox. Here's What I Learned From Its Free Startup School.

The famed startup accelerator offers a free course on building a business — and answers five pressing questions for founders.

Business Culture

You'll Always Have Anxious Employees if You Don't Follow These 4 Leadership Tactics

Creating a thriving workplace environment hinges on the commitment of company leaders to nurture and inspire their teams.