So you have decided to work at home (either by choice or
necessity) and now you are faced with the decision as to whether
to pursue a work at home job or to start a home based business.
That may sound like a minor distinction, but this can pose a
dilemma as the differences can actually be quite significant.

A general psychological characterization of the entrepreneurial
spirit, says they are typically people who have a high energy
level, set long-term goals, feel quite self-confident, and view
money and financial security as a measure of accomplishment and
piece of mind.

They are further characterized as problem solvers, who take
risks, learn from their failures (as well as those of others),
accept personal responsibility, seize the initiative, and use all
available resources to achieve their success.

Entrepreneurs compete with themselves and believe that success or
failure lies within their personal control or influence. They do
not see setbacks as failures, but rather as learning experiences.
Most of all, they exhibit persistence and tenacity, never giving
up and never quitting the quest for success.

If you fit most of these criteria, you would probably elect to
start a home business instead of undertaking a work at home job.
However, the decision to work at home does not necessarily mean
that you want to be the owner of a business. You may prefer
working at home for an already established company. This is
often easier to do than owning a business yourself and you may
not want all the