The purpose of the survey was to assist home-based business owners to sustain and grow their business. The major results of the survey follow. Major Findings Murrieta home-based businesses are engaged in a wide variety of enterprises. Over 60 products and over 80 services are provided to both individuals and to other businesses locally, in California and out of state. Forty-six percent of the businesses provide the primary source of income for the owners.
Most supplies are available from local vendors.
Two-thirds of the owners expect their business to grow. Ninety owners expect to move to larger quarters. But many of these owners plan on maintaining a home-based business, and will therefore be looking for larger homes. Two hundred fifty home-based businesses plan to hire during the next year. Networking opportunity will be provided for all attendees.