More than half of all U.S. businesses are based at home. These companies often are dismissed as quaint hobbyist ventures, but new research suggests that’s a mistake. An estimated 6.6 million home-based enterprises provide at least half of their owners’ household income.

Business Week – The Rise of the Homepreneur

Work continues to shift from a 9-5 in one spot part of our life. More and more the lines are blurring, people are realizing great alternatives are out there. We need to ensure infrastructure is in place to support these individuals with systems that provide them the benefits and support that a “traditional” company would provide.

Things like a sense of community, affordable insurance and a peer group. Coworking as a movement can really help lend it’s support into items like this and provide homepreneur a place to connect with other homepreneurs.