Book excerpt: IS THE RISING COST OF FOOD AND FUEL SQUEEZING YOUR BUDGET TO THE BREAKING POINT? CAN'T SEE A WAY OUT OF THIS MESS? Well, Starting Your Own HOME-BASED BUSINESS just might be the solution you're looking for! With inflation's vice grip on our ability to make ends meet, it's no wonder that many struggle to make ends meet. A full time job and/or two family members drawing a paycheck are simply inadequate and often fail to provide enough funds for basic living expenses. Often, the only option remaining is to find additional employment in order to gain financial security for you and your family. You have already exhausted the formal part-time job offerings in your area, having no success. So what to do? Have you considered starting your own Home-Based Business? Within the pages of Start Your Own HOME-BASED BUSINESS, you'll discover 25 outstanding home-based business plans, each one ready for you to put into action! The prospect of working from home has gained credibility over the years. Home offices can now compete with small commercial businesses and save on rent in the process. In the United States alone there are more than 40 million home-based businesses! This statistic should provide ample encouragement for those wishing to start their own business. So why not take that leap of faith with Start Your Own HOME-BASED BUSINESS? Start by selecting the home-based plan that favorably dovetails with your abilities and financial needs and then, following the instructions revealed in Chapter 1, STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS, develop a detailed business plan before starting and you'll soon be on your way to financial freedom! Remember, success takes planning. The rest is up to you! Good luck, and may your new business venture succeed beyond your wildest dreams!