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4 Tips for Launching a Business While Working From HomeThis could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

ByNeal Taparia

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You might regularly dream of running your own business and being your own boss. Imagine: You don't have anyone to answer to, you get to make the decisions and you directly benefit from the fruits of your labor.

Interestingly, this season of working from home could actually be the perfect time to launch a side business. Sixty-five percent of Americansreport they are more productive, and 27 percent say they are working more hours from home.

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