Did anyone catch the article in the Real Estate Section of the New York Times this past Sunday about the plethora of New Yorkers who are running micro and small businesses out of their homes? If not, definitely check it out. Here is a link: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/26/realestate/running-a-home-business-in-new-york.html?emc=eta1
The article describes people around the city who are running all kinds of businesses out of their homes, from personal trainers to bakers to retailers of children’s clothes. As the article suggests, not all of these businesses are done above board and on the books. But there are a surprising number of ways to compromise with your neighbors. Working out of your home is a great way to save money as you start the business and can be convenient too. If you are already running a business out of your home, or thinking about starting one, I would love to hear about how it is going and what challenges and successes you are encountering. Do you find a way to hide it from the neighbors or get them involved? Either way it is important to recognize and acknowledge the challenges early on rather than wait for them to grow into something more serious. I really enjoyed the article and was heartened and inspired by the the incredible entrepreneurial spirit that so many New Yorkers have.