Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine viability of basing a business in a home environment
- Identify activities that will be undertaken by the business and what facilities and workspace are needed
- Identify what licences, permits, regulations or restrictions apply to operating a home based business
- Identify availability of services and infrastructure to support the business
- Calculate costs of suitable fittings and equipment for the business and any modifications required to existing facilities and infrastructure in the home
- Determine access requirements of clients or delivery vehicles to the business premises
- Identify insurance requirements for operation of the business in the home
- Plan workplace in a home environment
- Prepare a floor plan or layout that meets needs of the business and home occupants
- Prepare any concept plans for modifications to buildings or structures in accordance with local government requirements
- Obtain approvals from relevant authorities
- Identify work health and safety (WHS) issues and develop procedures to eliminate or minimise any risks
- Design workplace to provide appropriate client access and facilities while retaining privacy for home occupants
- Allocate adequate and secure space for business machinery, equipment and storage of materials
- Minimise potential sources of conflict
- Identify possible sources of conflict with neighbours or home occupants
- Develop protocols for home occupants, visitors and clients to enable the business to successfully operate in the home environment
- Prepare a work schedule that identifies business and personal activities
- Establish contingency plans for unanticipated events