Home Based Business

Home based businesses are a driving force to our economy. They vary greatly in size and have unlimited potential. As many as 20 percent of new small business enterprises are operated out of the owner's home, as reported by the Small Business Administration.

The antiquated view of a home based business used to be that a parent, usually the mother, wanted to stay home with children while making a little money on the side. This was the indeed the catalyst for two hugely successful entrepreneurs. Direct-marketing mogul Lillian Vernon started monogramming products at her kitchen table. Debbie Fields once baked her special recipe cookies for family and friends and now, Mrs. Fields' is a brand recognized worldwide.

But mostly, an innovative spirit is the foundation of a home based business. Once headquartered in their founders' garages, Apple Computer, Hewlett-Packard and FedEx are now corporate giants.

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While some home based businesses may still include a caring-for-family component, today's non-commuting entrepreneurs are extremely diverse in demographics and intent, offering a plethora of products and services in a new world where location, location, location need not apply.

Whether you want to start a personal shopping service or a new cookie company, LoveToKnow is here to help. With dozens of articles on everything from starting a home based business to the best franchises, you're sure to find a business you can start, manage and run from your home.