What Are The Home based Business Trends?

The share of firms that primarily operate out of the home was unchanged from 2002 to 2007 at 52 percent . Employers had a lower share than non employers, 24 percent vs. 63 percent, respectively, in 2007. Of the major industries, construction had the highest share of home based businesses, 70 percent. (A home-based business is operated primarily out of one’s home, but business activities may take place at other locations as well.)