Top 10 home-based business myths – Page 2 of 10 – StartupSmart

2. You can sit back and get rich quickly

Despite what the endless ads tell you, there aren’t many jobs that will earn you big bucks just by staying at home making the odd phone call.

“You look at the content behind those stupid Google ads about homeworking and it promises that you’ll be working for about seven minutes a day,” says McCullough.

“You can be a success if you have the right business model but, if not, you’ll fall on your face.”

“People who are pushed into home working because they lose their job or think they will get rich quick are more likely to fall over. They set up a Facebook page and wonder why no one has turned up.”

“It’s better to start a business that you’re passionate about. You’re then more likely to be proactive and engage with people.”