While a home-based business may have technology advantage on its side, growth must me managed. Focus your growth on your customer group. Avoid the temptation to sneak away to do these chores. See number two above. Manage the phone, don't let it manage you.
Isolation can be a problem for home-business owners.
You still need to get out and network with suppliers, customers, and other business owners. Join the local chamber of commerce many have programs geared for small, entrepreneurial, and family owned ventures. Also, develop a professional support network that includes an accountant, lawyer, and banker. Remember, you have a business to run and you will need professional advice when it comes to tax considerations, contracts, and zoning variances if required. Having family nearby, self-fulfillment, and the personal and financial rewards are yours for the effort.