By Williams Herrling While a home-based business may sound like a luxury you simply can't afford, there are actually many considerations to take into account, other than the short commute from your bedroom to your home office. Just like any other job, a home business has its benefits, as well as its drawbacks. The following article provides you with all the information you need to decide if a home-based business is for you. Become an expert. When you are very well informed about the product or service you offer, customers are much more likely to turn to you in the event they need some help. Always make sure that you do not lie to your customers about your knowledge, as they will find out and you will lose credibility. Don't start a home business on a topic that you know nothing or very little about. Running a company is not the proper time to start learning about that industry. You should have an intimate knowledge of the subject before you even think about taking o...