Home Based Business

Overview

Pros and Cons

Managing A Home Based Business

Using Technology

Opportunities

Moving Out

Summary

Discussion Questions

Worksheet - Is a home-based business right for you?

Worksheet - Is your idea right for a home-based business?

Worksheet - Building an advisory/support system

Worksheet - Technology and equipment checklist

Small Business Bookshelf

 

 

 


Summary

The needs for improved balance between private and professional life, better control over the variables of work (such as commuting time, quality of work environment, flexibility of work hours, the desire for independence, the costs of doing business along with advancements in technology and telecommunications, are contributing to an increasing trend for home-based businesses. With careful planning and effective management of time and resources, innovative entrepreneurs are home-based business can be practical and profitable. For this new generation of entrepreneurs, there truly is "no place like home".

 

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