1 Is a HomeBased Business What You Want Written by: Donna Sweat Stepping into year two of a home-based business has my thoughts turned to the revamping of my business website and business in general. My first thought was where to start? I haven't written an article in some time and maybe this is a good start to get the ball rolling. Perhaps you have read," Look Before You Leap ... Is a Home-Based Business REALLY For You?, by Elena Fawkner. Elena Fawkner is editor of A Home-Based Business Online...practical home business ideas for the work- from-home entrepreneur. http://www.ahbbo.com Elena has made some very good points in her article about home business. As an entrepreneur of home business, I too share her thoughts. I wrote an article,"Home Biz Tips", some time ago, that merely skimmed the surface of the home business. Now going into my second year of business, I found some new experiences to add to my list and Elena's. Elena places home business realities into three categories: financial, personal and situational. I will add my comments for each below: Personal Realities: >Commitment: That's exactly so, either you're into it or you're not.Your business must be top priority over anything. You must dedicate yourself to succeed. >Risk Taker: If you are not ready for a downfall, don't try a home business. It will fail many ways before it succeeds. Secure and stable,it is not for some time to come. >Self-Motivation: You are the number one "Boss".  read more » 1 Is a HomeBased Business What You Want 5 The Secrets of Starting Business Successfully 6 Small Business Survival Tips 2 Seven Key Tax Deductions for the Self Employed 7 Business Start UpsLets Play Ball 25 Valuable Phone Numbers For Small Businesses Success 3 Finding Your Home Business Niche 4 Honest Home Based Businesses You Can Start