Are You Cut Out To Be A Homebased Business Owner? If you have these key traits, you just might be.

Apr 2, 2001

To be a successful homebased business owner, you need to possesscertain personality characteristics. Here's a quick list:

Be a self-starter. Nobody will be there to tell you whatto do or when to do it. Getting the job done is entirely up toyou.
Be disciplined. Learn to avoid the distractions ofworking at home and to concentrate on the job at hand.
Be an excellent time manager. Know how to manage yourtime so you can complete all the necessary tasks withoutinterfering with your family life.
Be organized. Keeping track of customers, orders andprojects is essential to homebased success.
Enjoy working alone. In a homebaased start-up business,other colleagues won't be around to help with projects,brainstorm ideas or shoot the breeze.

Excerpted from Starting a Homebased Business(EntrepreneurPress)

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