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Work At Home Details

Choose an appropriate legal structure for your business: sole proprietor, partnership, or corporation. Most home-based businesses are sole proprietorships, but talk to an attorney to make sure that is right for you.

Next, set up an effective recordkeeping system. This is essential, so learn how to do it yourself or get help. Take a course at a local community college, talk to a volunteer SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) or SBDC (Small Business Development Center) representative, or hire an accountant to help you set up and maintain a recordkeeping system.

Every purchase and transaction you make has tax implications. However, you must maintain good records and keep current on tax law changes to ensure that you operate within the law. Talk to your attorney and your accountant to find out your obligations and benefits.

Insurance is also an important consideration. Make sure business use of your home is compatible with your homeowner's policy. In addition to a personal plan, you will need a commercial policy for full protection of business assets.