In today's corporate climate of downsizing and layoffs, many people are considering starting their own home-based business.
  While there are significant risks, a good business plan which asks some key questions can really help.
Some major questions to ask yourself should deal with your GOALS for starting the business.
  Why do you want a home business (beyond the idea of just making enough money to live on?)  Here are some of the reasons which may interest you: Flexibility Many home business owners love the flexibility of their home business which affords them the opportunity to set their own schedules.
  This can mean more time with family and the ability to occasionally step away from the business for other pleasures.
Income Potential Business people have the opportunity (potential) to make more money than working for someone else.
  They also take on more risk as well.
Helping the Community Business owners (even in home-businesses) have the ability to be a blessing to the community by employing others and making charitable contributions.
There are many more goals you can list which a small business can help you accomplish.
  I suggest writing down both RISKS and REWARDS when brainstorming about starting your own business.
  Take enough time to adequately research these two sides of the equation.
  Get information and coaching from those successful in the business you're going into before launching.
  Make sure you're adequately capitalized before beginning.
  These are just a few tips to help you begin the process of transitioning into business ownership.
  There are many more details to research, but you have to start somewhere.
  What I have written here will help you begin thinking about the process and developing your vision.
  Don't move too fast and especially keep up the work of developing your dream of business ownership.
Good Luck!