There are so many advantages to running your own business from home, and moreso now than ever before.  The majority of nine to five jobs do not allow you the flexibility to take control of your life, as well as the freedom to choose when you will work.  As corporate downsizing and business failures continue to make the news, more and more people are looking to avoid the rat race and are choosing business opportunities from home instead.  Working from home can afford you the extra time to spend with family and friends, and even save on the frustrations and expense of commuting to an away from home job, which will in turn reduce congestion on our crowded roads.

There are tax advantages as well when you opt for a home business and have your residence and business under one roof.  You are able to deduct a portion of your home's operating and depreciation expenses as business expenses.  This can be a percentage of your mortgage, utilities, insurance, property taxes as well as some of the household maintenance. It also tends to be less stressful to juggle the demands of family and work when you're able to be at home for your kids or sick family members, and generally set your own schedule.

Another advantage to running a business from home is that start-up costs are greatly reduced from that of a brick and mortar freestanding business, or even a franchise location.  It's also easier and less expensive to maintain once it's up and running than a separate business location.  You'll find that you have a lot more time and energy to make your business a success once you're not spending it commuting, or wasting it in endless useless meetings.

According to The U.S Bureau of Labor, statistics indicate that there are currently approximately 4.12 million entrepreneurs working at home, mostly in the service industry.  As an entrepreneur working your own home based business you have the opportunity to wear many hats.  You can be the marketing and sales person, customer service representative, bookkeeper, and strategist.  It may seem a little daunting at first but one of the advantages is that you understand all aspects of your home based business.

Many people choose to start a home based business because they are looking for a challenge or to learn new things.  It can be very fulfilling and rewarding to see your business flourish and succeed.  With all the benefits of running a home based business it’s no wonder that so many people are electing to go that route, and the industry is booming.