With this unpredictable economy and business behemoths falling daily, this is a wonderful time to start a home based business. While this country was erected on big business, it seems to not be true anymore. The underdogs, meaning the medium sized and small businesses, seem to be doing much better than long running businesses. Keeping this in mind, this is a great time to finally start and grow a home based business.

There are some wonderful things about having a home based business. Above all, personal freedom. Everyone that works a regular job has had those days when the clock does not move fast enough or when they just don’t have the juice to make it through the last four hours of their shift. Of course, when you are working for someone else, you have to stick out those last four hours even if you get nothing done. It is time wasted.

With a home base business you are able to tap into your most productive hours and get more work done. Not to mention you will probably be doing something that you like so there may be more enthusiasm to complete projects. A home based business allows you to live up to your full potential.

There is also no dress code or commute when you work from home. You can kick back in your pajamas and put in an eight hour shift at your computer. Or you could find yourself at your favorite latte place with other people who work from home. Vacations may come more frequently now that you can squeeze in an hour or two of work on your laptop from the Bahamas. And what’s priceless is the personal freedom gained from having a home based business.

The money that you earn is yours. The reality is that you will make a fraction of what the CEO earns knowing that you’re working so hard for some big corporation to increase their overall wealth. As opposed to possibly collecting commission of thousands of dollars as a business owner. Instead you will be making money for yourself and getting paid for the hard work that you put in. There is nothing more rewarding that to get paid exactly what you earned.

In addition to getting the money that you earned, you will save money as well. Gas prices are sky high so not driving to work will save you tons of money. You also won’t have to scramble to some overpriced restaurant for low grade food because you forgot to pack your lunch. Breakfast will also be easier to get in now that you are running out the door at the last minute.

Small businesses are seeing increased opportunity. As the large corporations crumble, people are turning to small businesses that offer more personalize service. Outsourcing labor is also cheaper for big corporations so you could find yourself picking up contracts form companies that used to have in house people to do their billing or web design. Keep you eyes open and capitalize on the opportunities that come your way.