This past week we have been looking at some of the mechanics (mostly paperwork!) involved in setting up a home business. But what you really need to ask yourself is: Are you ready to start a home business? Home Biz Notes points out the following about working from home:

However, home business is just that… a business. If you want a steady income, and a growing business, you need to stay motivated, work hard and often long hours. If you start your business from scratch, this will be even more true.

The fact of the matter is that your home business may take up more time than working for “the man,” especially at first. Before you take the plunge, you need to carefully evaluate the trade-offs, and whether a home business is truly right for you.