Having a home based business is a dream for many. But, let’s face it. Not everybody succeeds in home based businesses and it could be a blessing or a curse based on what type of individual you are. You need to get to know yourself and evaluate strengths and weaknesses before you jump head first into starting a home based business.Evaluate yourself against the following five factors:1) Discipline
Whatever you do, discipline is the most important factor one must have in order to be successful in life. If you are not a disciplined person and cannot control your emotions, it is difficult to succeed in business. Currently you may be having a strong emotional urge to start your own business, but do you have the discipline to continue with same excitement day in and day out?2) Work ethic
Do you have a strong work ethic to make things happen? Because starting a home based business is easy, but making it profitable and earning a decent living requires lot of hard work. Without a strong work ethic, you may be thinking of giving up when the going gets tough.3) Finish what you start
Do you have the habit of finishing what you start? Or jump from one business opportunity to another. The grass is always greener on the other side. Stick to the task at hand, finish it and evaluate it before you hop on to another.4) Willing to Learn
Unlike a job, having home based business requires other skills like handling customers over the phone. You have to wear different hats based on what activity you are doing in your business at a particular time. Are you willing to learn new skills and apply them in your business in order to be successful?5) Commitment to accomplish your goals
Commit yourself to succeed in your home based business no matter what the circumstances are. When you tell yourself you don’t any other option but to succeed, your mind looks for solutions and you will find creative ways to accomplish your goals.If any of the above factors are not your cup of tea, starting a home based business and succeeding in it requires some additional work on your part. Start with small steps like disciplining yourself for two hours in a day. On the other hand, if you think you have all the qualities mentioned above, it’s likely that you will be successful in home based business.