Obviously, some communities will elect to exclude home-based businesses that are overly noisy or generate excessive traffic, odors, or other types of nuisances for residential areas. Information about local regulations and codes. Po-tential entrepreneurs can spend a lot of time and effort obtaining information about local regulations and zoning codes, filling out forms, and getting the necessary permits to start their business. Communities can help by developing an informational packet for people considering a home-based business. Organize a support group.
Communities can help new businesses deal with problems by organizing support groups.
Individuals in the group would serve as mentors or consult-ants to fledgling businesses. In addition to support groups, communities should develop ways for new business owners to find mentors to whom they can ask business questions. Often business owners need an answer quickly or they are hesitant to open their records to a group. They want to have access to one or two people who know their business well and who can respond quickly to their needs. Recruit agencies to work in your community.