There has been a recent surge in the set up of many types of home based business, and recent figures show over $100 billion is being  earned by these businesses every year. There is clearly something going right for home based business.

Why start a home based business? Why are they so popular? The answer is simple: freedom. Freedom to do what you want when you want to do it. Freedom to work for yourself doing the things you love. Financial freedom. Who wouldn’t want all that. Working from your own living room, bedroom, kitchen table or home office means that you can spend more time in the place that matters to you, with the people that matter to you.

Sometimes home based business is the only option for many people, especially for those who need to look after an elderly or disabled relative. Working from home can ease the burden.