When it comes to commuting or remote work, half of U.S. workers prefer working from home. In fact, 40% of respondents in a Harvard Business School survey said they would accept a pay cut of 5% or more for the ability to telecommute. It’s also an increasingly common reason founders start their own businesses. If you’re interested in launching your own startup, there are plenty of small-business ideas you can launch from home.
Half of all small businesses start at home, according to the National Association of Women Business Owners. And 60% of all businesses without staff are home-based. All totaled, roughly 19 million U.S. businesses are based out of their owner’s home.