Recession Entrepreneurs

I have seen news stories and articles about the recession spawning a surge in entrepreneurs. The uncertainty of the job market is encouraging individuals to start their own businesses (home based or otherwise) either as a side job or as a new career.

I have looked into the prospect of starting a home based business to supplement my (decreased) income and I have come to realize something.

THERE IS A LOT OF RED TAPE INVOLVED IN STARTING A HOME BASED BUSINESS

Between zoning laws and home owners association rules I don't see how anyone can legally operate a home based business.

I am all for restrictions, I mean I don't want to live next door to a brothel. But me at the sewing machine making a purse......I don't see how that bothers anyone.

Anyone have a home based business? How were you able to do it?