If you have a great idea just lingering around in your mind, you might be able to flush that idea out into an actual business. Sure, people from all walks of life end up becoming successful businesspeople by starting in their own homes, though it's not quite as easy as it sounds. Here's how you can do it.
You will want to rent a post-office box for receiving any mail related to your home business. It is not safe to publish your address online, and you need to be careful. Having a PO box is a security measure and will prevent someone you don't know from coming to your home unannounced.
Make sure that you are socking away enough of your profits to pay your taxes when due. You don't want to be caught off guard with a huge tax bill that you can't pay. Depending on your profit level, you may be required to pay quarterly taxes. A good accountant can tell you whether or not this will be necessary.