While technology has made the shift to home-based businesses easier, entrepreneurs who compete with corporate rivals may still need help establishing their credibility, projecting confidence and looking larger than they are.

Originally, people thought if you operated out of your home it was a step down, but today, it's a very viable option. The erroneous home-based business stereotype of the housewife seeking extra pin money has been replaced by the baby-boomers who seek independence and flexibility.