Community planners and zoning officials haven't kept pace with the changing economic and social conditions that are leading millions to set up shop in their homes. Archaic zoning laws and vague license requirements are still the order of the day for home-based enterprises in most communities. Vague rules, selectively enforced, drive homeworkers underground, and have created a class of minor law-breakers. More than 40 million people work from home today, and the number may climb to 60 million by the year 2000. As Sheehan discovered, legitimate home-based business owners are afraid of being 'discovered,' rather than taking pride in their business and professional lifestyle.
Communities gain more revenue .
In addition to revenue, communities gain from the economic development that home businesses generate. They are, after all, significant incubators for our economy. It's the right thing to do . People need to employ themselves. Home businesses also are good for neighborhoods .