Those who are successful working from home are generally self-motivated and able to get past obstacles and distractions. If the disappointment of a slow month leads you to turn on the television rather than ramp up your marketing plan then working from home may not be right for you. With the Internet being a huge commercial clearinghouse, there are plenty of opportunities for you to work at home.

People who work from home successfully need to possess a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Everybody loves the idea of being self employed and not having to commute. However, regardless of where you work from, production is key. If you don't do the work, you won't get paid. You have to maintain a schedule. And while you won't have a boss barking at you, you need to bark it yourself. You have to stay motivated, goal oriented and professional.