Running a business from home can be a cheap and effective way to start up. But it is not for everybody. In the first of three articles, Dan Martin examines how entrepreneurs can decide whether a home-based business is the right option for them.
Setting up from home can be a cheap and effective way to run a business, especially in the early days. But when going down this route, there are several factors entrepreneurs need to bear in mind.
Working from home isn't for everybody. Yes, it can provide greater flexibility than an external office based business but basing your company in the same place as where you live can also negatively impact on your family and social life and lead to feelings of isolation.
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