Working from home is becoming a growing trend, especially in the United States. The number of people who work from home has grown by more than 50 percent since 2005, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In fact, some estimates suggest that as many as 43 million Americans work from home at least one day per week. And while working from home can be a great way to earn extra money or supplement your income, it can also take some adjustment and planning to make it work effectively. Here are five tips for getting started: 1) Choose a time and place where you can focus. Working from home doesn't mean being able to do anything you want at any given moment — it means being able to stay focused so that you get important tasks done in a timely manner and don't waste time in between them. Choose a workspace that's quiet and free of distractions; if possible, reserve it for only this purpose so other family members don't feel obligated to stop by whenever they