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Home-Based Business vs Corporate Employment

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Last updated: 10/14/2009

HERE'S WHAT I THINK

Home-Based Business vs Corporate Employment

People are tired of the long hours and the long commute.

Generation Y is changing the business world as more and more young people work from home.

The surge in home-based business is staggering. Why?

Low start-up cost

Internet=global access.

Family care vs. childcare

Personal freedom

No commute

Tax advantages

Own boss

Less stress

Work smarter not harder

Personal growth

Flexible hours vs.long hours

So what do you think? What does Corporate America offer?

YOUR TURN!

Home- Based Business vs Corporate Employment

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Yes, you're right!

Ali Khan says:

i love home based business its give me freedom .... and lifestyle

Posted July 20, 2010

jefferson faudan says:

i used to work in an I.T. company and feared of being on my own since I am ver y concerned with the stability... but with an online business and having to go back in the corporate world... I don't think I would ever look back...

Posted June 09, 2010

btsuccess says:

Hi, Kelly and Curt
We started to work from home around 6 years ago. Tried many things, including mlm, invested lots of time and effort and finally, yo-hoo!!!, (no,no,no - there was no money yet) we found a book how to start an internet business (affiliate marketing). And after a couple of years more ( yes, it was not easy, either) yo-hoo!!!
... now we know, it was worth it!!!
Lena & Dima

Posted June 08, 2010

katie_mckenna says:

hey Kelly I'm based in the UK =home based of course and will never look back! I am in control of my surrondings, I'm way more productive and creative and I'm learning everyday from my mentors via social networks.

Posted October 14, 2009

steveffeo says:

Hi Kelly and Curt just added you on Twitter (Steveffeo)
I think working from home is best from a Green, Financial, spiritual and family relationships standpoint. The hard part is starting off and building 3-10 revenue streams from the Net which are consistent each month. I suggest building your first 2-5 web properties about subjects you love, after you establish yourself as an expert in those fields you could move on to teaching others how to build and market on the Net. Another suggestion is find a Non-Profit in each of your niches, contact them network and learn from them and Help them. It is the system I use, it perhaps takes a bit longer but it works:)

Posted February 05, 2009

DanielStone says:

Brilliant Lens Home based any time ! loads of useful and informative info ? very inspiring now going to work on my own home based business online - Thanks again!
www.EarningFromLearning.net
Dan Stone

Posted November 27, 2008

KimDion says:

I always thought people worked to many hours. I think everyone should only work 4 days a week and shorter hours. Living, family and friends should be more important than working. Of course same pay or more.

Posted June 22, 2008

arihanthrg says:

Home based entrepreneurship is truly the best choice compared to corporate employment. It is really interesting to see how strategic decisions/ board meetings can be held through a virtual network.

Ask us how!!

----Regards
----Arihant Kothari
----OutSorcerer.com
----www.outsorcerer.com
----www.outsorcerer.com/blog (For some more benefits of hiring a virtual assistant and increasing productivity etc)

Posted May 14, 2008

banquetmanager says:

If you can make enough to support yourself you'd be crazy not to work from home.

Posted May 03, 2008

bdkz says:

Home-based for me!

Posted April 05, 2008

texasshutterbug says:

having your own business is the way to go. As a business owner you get more tax benifits. Why make someone else rich when you can work for yourself

Posted March 27, 2008

Delilah Purcell says:

I am enjoying my freedom as a Home Based Business Owner. There are days where it is a challenge getting any work done, but then again I had those days at my corporate job too... I am just starting out and am in the beginning stages of getting my customers and business organized. Nothing but more Happiness in the future.

Posted March 24, 2008

AndreaB says:

I love working from home (most days). I will say that it isn't all sunshine and rainbows though. It takes a certain mindset to really make working from home and running your own business work for you.

Posted March 19, 2008

Nonprofitguy says:

Home based all the way. You control your life.

Posted March 17, 2008

BABYKITTY says:

Home based business is GREAT for anyone wanting to have the best of both worlds. It's ideal for the Mom or Dad who wants to raise their children themselves and still earn an income, the retiree who isn't ready to be put out to pasture yet, the student who needs money for tution, the commuter who has had it with the corporate scene or the physically disabled who finds it difficult to find outside employment. As long as they have access to a computer and the Internet, the world awaites!

Check out my lens to learn more---The Work At Home Mommie Revolution!

Posted March 14, 2008

draik says:

Why sell your freedom for a monthly salary? Why do you let others control the time you wake up, go to bed? Why do you want to join in the traffic jams early in the morning? Why do you have to wear power suits to please the eyes of others? Why do you want to waste time with office politics, back stabbings, stupid colleagues when you can manage your time better at home?

Posted March 14, 2008

Barbann says:

Home Based Business is growing because people like to have options and flexability that can't be taken away from them and won't cost them money to exercise. go check out my lens and see if you can get the kind of raises I am getting on your J.O.B.

Posted March 13, 2008

jackieulmer says:

Yes, yes, YES! Once you experience the differences in being your own boss and working from home, you become like me - un-employable! Yippee!

EXPECT Success!

Jackie Ulmer

Posted March 09, 2008

fefe says:

Corporate America seems to be shipping jobs overseas.

Posted March 09, 2008

janecajuguiran says:

Agree! I think that entrepreneurship is the key to getting financial freedom. Although it is true that some companies do give good packages but you get only a portion of the pie. The large chunk goes back to the company. But it entails hardwork, diligence and dedication. That goes without saying. The thing is that you will get full compensation for the effort you put in - more work, more money; less work, less money.
It is also a way to have more time with your family. When you work at home, you get to see what's going on around the house. that's the best part for me.

Posted March 06, 2008

No way, Monkeybrain!

GreatToyMom-com says:

I'm not all yes or all no on this one. I think that corporate employment is a GREAT way to start a career, find out likes and dislikes by doing, observing, and having different supervisors. An important part of self-discovery. After a few years in corporate employment and some self-stability, THEN is the time to really branch out on your own and start your own biz -- homebased or not. I'm working on my own home-based biz. Some folks don't realize how much hard work, contacts, and phone calling it takes to make it! Self-starting and motivated will be successful. It's hard to 'call in sick' when it's your own biz at stake!!

Posted March 29, 2008

Jz says:

It really depends on what company you work for. Some companies offer really nice benefits like gym memberships, telecommuting, flex hours, stock options, errands, childcare, tuition reimbursement.

Posted February 24, 2008

 
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