If you’re already running a home based business you probably ask yourself this question every now and then, but this article is actually for those thinking of the reasons why they want to work from home…

If you want to work from home to provide a little extra income or to replace your current job, you should be aware early on that you are not creating a business, you are creating a job.

On the other hand, this type of job does have many merits. It allows you to be independent, work when you want to, determine your own lifestyle (you only get out what you put in), you only have to answer to yourself, and you get to write off more of your normal household expenses in the process!

How to know whether you are creating a job or beginning a home based business….

If you haven’t included a profit margin into your business plan, if you are not performing standard business and accounting protocols there’s a good chance you aren’t a home business owner - you are simply self-employed. With some planning you can turn this around and have the business that you’d dreamt of right from the start of your venture.

Why A Home Based Business?

Consider why you want to work from home at your own business before you take the leap. It will help you stay dedicated and focused through the rocky roads - and there are bound to be some rocky roads!

Here are a few reasons to run a home based business:

• To protect yourself into retirement or against down-sizing.
• To own your own time, space and direction.
• To see the fruits of your labor - in your bank account, not the corporations.
• To fully enjoy your work.
• To lessen stress.
• To shave hours of travel off each day.
• To work the hours you want to work.
• To feel the self-satisfaction only felt by having achieved a goal independently.

And the number one reason many people want to run a home based business…

To lose the egocentric, idiot, insecure or butt-kissing, spineless boss.

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