You are free to work when, how, and if you want to. You can't be fired. Self-discipline will replace corporate expectations. Your overhead will be low. All you need is a telephone, a computer, and the kitchen table.
Modern technology costs money.
By the time you upgrade your computer, install a second and possibly third phone line, pay for an Internet service, purchase a fax, modem, printer, and more, it begins to look like real money. You can easily spend as much on office equipment for your home office as you would leasing an office suite for several years. And instead of cleaning your house, which means tearing yourself away from your work, you're more likely to hunker down in your office, feeling guilty about what a mess the house is. You can break free from your fixed salary and earn six figures or more. Although there are plenty of examples of prosperous businesses run from home, most small-business owners struggle financially during the first few years.