Home-based entrepreneurs “account for more than half of all U.S. businesses and employ more people than venture-backed companies. Jointly, homepreneurs employ one in 10 private-sector workers, or a total of 13 million people.”

(Source: Emergent Research via the Kauffman Foundation)

2 Responses to “Factoid of the day: No (work)place like home”

  1. Tom says:
    November 12, 2009 at 8:58 am

    It does not surprise me, as talented people are out of work. The technology available enables one to work globally thus reaching a larger client base producing more opportunities.
    So why not control your own day-to-day activities by venturing out in an entrepreneurial spirit. If one has talent, technology, opportunity and “drive” it can be done.

  2. Bob Faw says:
    November 13, 2009 at 5:59 pm

    I’m finally in the majority! I’ve been a home-based entrepreneur for 15 years.
    BTW, Dan, I really like your blog! I just discovered it and I’ve already revisited it three times today and sent someone the link (and ordered “Drive”.