by Tim Phillips

Created on: May 13, 2010   Last Updated: May 15, 2010

Here are the top 10 reasons as I see it, to start an at home business.
 
#1 TIME FREEDOM
With an at home business you have the luxury of working on your time schedule when it is convenient for YOU.
 
You alone decide how much or how little you work, and when. You will have more quality time to spend with your family doing the things you enjoy.
 
What is that alone worth to YOU?

 
#2 MONEY
Owning your own small business is the number one way to become a self made millionaire! It is a fact that more self made millionaires have come from small businesses than all other scenarios combined! You directly control how much or how little money you make by how much or how little effort and time you put into it. If you want a raise, work harder..... or smarter? YOU WON'T GET RICH WORKING FOR SOMEONE ELSE!
 
#3 PRIDE
Being solely responsible for creating building and ultimately succeeding with your own small business is one of the most rewarding things a person can do in my book. If you enjoy a challenge, learning new things and a job well done, then a small business is probably a good choice for you.
 
#4 SAVINGS
If your small business is being run from your home, you would be amazed at how much money you save on vehicles,gas, tires,maintenance, insurance etc. Not to mention you can work in your PJ's if you like. Think of the savings on suits, shoes, clothes etc. Depending on your job tools and equipment, the list goes on and on. Think about it for a minute.
 
#5 TAX BENEFITS
It has been said by more than one individual that everyone should own a small business if for no other reason than the tax benefits! Any and all expenses considered essential for business could be a deductible expense. If you work out of your home you could possibly deduct part of your mortgage, phone, Internet, electricity, water, gas and on and on. It adds up quickly.
 
#6 LEGACY
If you work for someone else, you may spend 10, 20 or even 30 years or more working hard for someone else. only to quit, retire, or die with absolutely NOTHING to leave your loved ones! The sad truth is that describes the majority of families today. If you can make it to the end and not burden your kids or leave them with more bills, some people call that a success! If you have been fortunate in life or if you lived on the bare minimum all your life and scrimped and saved, you might have some money or possessions to leave your

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