New Study Details Homebased Business Revenue, Income By Industry

WASHINGTON, D.C. - America’s homebased sole proprietors generate $102 billion in annual revenue, according to a study released today by the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration. The study details revenues, expenses, and income for both homebased and non-homebased sole proprietors by industrial sector.

“Sole proprietorships are a vital part of our economy,” said Thomas M. Sullivan, Chief Counsel for Advocacy. “Many are homebased micro businesses; collectively they generate a significant amount of economic activity. For the average sole proprietor, their business provides benefits of entrepreneurship that go beyond just income and revenue.”

By Justin Powell

It goes without saying, deciding whether to be a work at home dad is a big step. Personal and family preferences must be evaluated against career and financial circumstances to determine whether working from home is even a viable option. So, is being a work at home dad right for you?

Foremost, becoming a work at home dad (WAHD) must be a personal decision that weighs what's best for your children, for you individually and for your family as a whole. Many dads that have made the jump have done so because they want to take an active role in their children's upbringing and to spend more time with their family. For these dads, work is often a secondary consideration compared to having family time.