The idea of working at home and having a massage business there is usually quite appealing, but it isn’t always as straight forward as you might think.

Some of the things you will need to consider are:

• Is there any local zoning laws or legislation that need to be followed or that will restrict you from working out of your house? Will you be able to bill insurance companies? (some don’t allow home offices)
• Have a separate room specifically set up for doing massage so it will be more professional. Ideally a separate entrance or section in your house or property with a separate bathroom would be best (but not always possible).
• Keep your house clean especially the bathroom which clients will be needing to use.
• Having strangers come into your house can be a problem. Consider only taking referrals from people you know. (this will limit your potential in the long run, but will help create safety.
• For your safety, have a system set up that someone knows you are working out of your home and let them know when you are doing massages and call them after each session or at the end of the day to let them know you are all right.
• Set up times to do massage that won’t interfere with your family’s coming and goings. Keep pets out of the treatment room until you know the client thinks they are acceptable and they aren’t allergic to them.
• Do you need additional home owner’s insurance or other liability insurance? What if someone slips and falls on the ice or wet floor?

See also:

The Successful Home office by Cherie Sohnen Moe

In Home office at www.massagenerd.com

Related posts:

1. Massage Office Phone Etiquette
2. Setting Your Fees for Massage
3. Building Your Ideal Practice

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