Title: Home-based Business – Top Ten Considerations Word Count: 418 Summary: Starting a home-based business is a very personal decision. Many will start a home-based business as a means of deriving additional income for their family. For those who may be considering the idea of business ownership featuring a product or service there may be questions about what type of home-based business might be right. Below are a few ideas to help you internalize the possibilities of a home-based business. Ask yourself these questions. 1) What skills do I have... Keywords: business,internet business,start own business,home based business Article Body: Starting a home-based business is a very personal decision. Many will start a home-based business as a means of deriving additional income for their family. For those who may be considering the idea of business ownership featuring a product or service there may be questions about what type of home-based business might be right. Below are a few ideas to help you internalize the possibilities of a home-based business. Ask yourself these questions. 1) What skills do I have that would be beneficial to a home-business startup? 2) What can I do that other people are not interested in doing for themselves? 3) Can I use my current mode of transportation in the commission of a home-based business? 4) Do I have a hobby that can be the launching pad for a home-based business? 5) Can I use some of the things I know to facilitate a home-based business? 6) Can existing appliances or tools in my home be used in a home-based business? 7) Do I have a specific ability that might lend itself to developing a home-based business? 8) Is there a way to use my home itself to develop a business that can exist within the home? 9) Can I use my computer to develop a home-based business that may be separate from the Internet? 10) Do I have the drive to start a home-based business or simply a mild curiosity? Home-based businesses are routinely relied on for residual income. On the other hand they are a growing part of many family’s primary income. There are many levels of commitment that can be expressed in the development of a home-based business. Many of the residual or supplementary income businesses can be essentially hands-free, while other businesses may require many hours each day to manage. Sometimes home-based business does not result in a life of ease. It can be the hardest work you have every done. For some this is still the best possible scenario for earning a living. For others a home-based business may be ill suited to their individual temperament. The Internet has provided a great launching pad for a variety of home-based businesses from specialty brownies to the manufacture of custom walking sticks. Every conceivable passion can be exhibited in home-based business and the Internet can provide access to a world-wide market for a highly personalized product or service. If you are considering a home-based business look to identify your passion and gifts first, then try to identify a link to the Internet where your idea can gain a much wider audience.