Working from home is every employee’s dream at one time or another. When you’re stuck in freeway traffic, circling for a parking space or trying to cram your lunch down in a 30 minute lunch break, you probably fantasize about quitting your job and working from home. But there are many other reasons for starting a home business:
To spend more time with family
To enjoy flexible hours
To feel gratified
To make more money
To feel appreciated
This dream of owning a home business becomes a reality for many. A 2002 survey indicated that there are 11 million home-based businesses. But successful home-based businesses don’t happen by magic. They are the results of thought, research and planning. There are a number of things to consider:
Can your business successfully operate from your home?
Where will you get the startup money for your business?
Do you have space in your home that you can dedicate to your business?
Do you have the personal qualities to be a good business person?
How will you get customers?
Working from home is not new. Some of the largest corporations in the world began as home-based businesses. Even the President of the United States works from his home.
Home-based businesses take on many forms. Many years ago, Tupperware began the home party concept. Decades later Ebay spawned a large number of entrepreneurs selling their wares online. Then there are the types of consultants who use their computers to plan your vacation or prepare your insurance quotes.
Whether you already work from home, or plan to do so, explore the articles and resources on this page to get answers to your questions and concerns.
