A home based business allows you to be your own boss and to make all the decisions about the business. By running your business out of your home, you can enjoy flexible hours, certain tax advantages and not having a daily commute. When you are thinking about starting a business, you have to do some soul searching and planning. A home based business is no different from any other business; there are just different aspects to consider.
When beginning a home based business you will need to do so legally. You will need to decide the form of business you are going to undertake. These forms are a sole proprietorship, a partnership or a corporation. If you are going to use some other name than your own, you will need to register your business name with government agencies. You will also need to obtain a business license. The business will need to be run according to local, state and federal regulations.
The location of your home based business is very important. You will need to consider your house and neighborhood when beginning your business. Zoning laws are different for different areas of town. You will need to research the zoning laws for your...