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“69% of entrepreneurs start their businesses out of their homes” / Running a home-based business


7 tips on successfully running a home-based business

Starting your own small business may be a scary prospect, but it’s a lot less frightening when you’ve got all your ducks in a row.”

— Christopher Coble, writing at FindLaw

If you have big aspirations and are looking for ways to turn your great idea into a tangible business model that’s run out of your home, you need a plan.

Running a home-based business comes with many benefits, like flexibility, the ability to create your own schedule and even tax breaks. These benefits are hard to beat, but it can be difficult to grow your home-based business.

However, being home-based doesn’t mean “staying small” or limiting your opportunities. In fact, some of the most well-known companies in the world — like Apple, Hershey’s and Ford Motor Company — started as home-based businesses. Furthermore, 69% of entrepreneurs start their businesses out of their homes.

If you have big aspirations and are looking for ways to turn your great idea into a tangible business model that’s run out of your home, you need a plan.