Home-based businesses are on the rise, especially while the stubborn economic recession continues to hold our economy in its grips. More and more individuals who are unable to land positions are turning to opening their own home-based businesses. The . Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the number of home-based businesses currently operating at million. Other organizations say the number is closer to 38 million. The pros seem to outnumber the cons. The low start-up costs are of particular interest to the many unemployed. Others are interested in the cost savings.
