The world has changed completely post-COVID-19. Now that we are in the throes of a recession triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have lost their jobs and are desperate to replace lost income. Starting your own small business at home puts safety first, and allows you to earn money online at your own pace and according to your own schedule.Other people are looking to make a change because they are looking for more out of life? Maybe you've worked for someone else for twenty years, and are longing to start and run your own small business.Some older workers are getting near retirement, but worry they don't have nearly enough money saved up. A small business you run from the comfort of your own home can make all the difference. Running your own small business doing something you love can be a great feeling, especially when you see your bank account swelling with all the profits coming in. And while you may feel alone at the moment, struggling to make ends meet, the truth is you are NOT alone. Small business owners are the lifeblood of the American economy. About-three quarters of American small businesses are non-employee businesses, meaning the business has no employees other than the owner. As people get laid off and are unable to find new jobs, they are creating their own businesses to help make ends meet. They need to take action to pay their bills, and work their way towards a better life.Maybe you've been longing to start your own business, but think you are 'not the type'. The good news is that entrepreneurs come in all ages, from all different backgrounds and walks of life. One in six AARP members surveyed say they plan to start their own business, so if they can do it, you certainly can too!It is easier and more affordable to start a business of your own thanks to the wonders of the Internet. If you can copy and paste, you can start selling digital downloads TODAY. If you want to sell physical products through the mail, it will take a little more organization, but it can certainly be done once you know how.In this guide, you will learn the essentials if you are thinking of transforming a hobby you enjoy into a successful home-based small business. From setting up and testing your market, taxes to time management, use this handy guide today to help make your dream of owning a successful small business become a reality. The clock is ticking for many families struggling during this latest recession. Take action today, for a better future, with the help of this guide.=====Word Count=11,836=====TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTIONCHAPTER 1: TESTING THE MARKETCHAPTER 2: GET OUT OF DEBTCHAPTER 3: SET ASIDE YOUR EARNINGS TO INVEST IN YOUR BUSINESS CHAPTER 4: TIME MANAGEMENT AND ATTITUDECHAPTER 5: SETTING UP YOUR BUSINESS; CORPORATE STRUCTURECHAPTER 6: SETTING UP YOUR HOME OFFICECHAPTER 7: TAXESCHAPTER 8: BEING DILIGENT ABOUT BUSINESS DEDUCTIONSCHAPTER 9: WORK AT HOME OPPORTUNITIES YOU CAN START UP FROM SCRATCH CHAPTER 10: WORK AT HOME ISSUES TO CONSIDERCHAPTER 11: GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR OWN SMALL BUSINESS CHECKLISTCONCLUSIONFURTHER RESOURCES=====About the AuthorsJoan Mullally and Evelyn Trimborn have been marketing successfully online for more than 25 years, and are the authors of more than 150 how-to guides designed to help new business owners gain the skills they need to succeed.