Hey there Phil - I started my home based business because of these reasons:
1) My health is my first and foremost goal (Liquid Nutrition )
2) To Help others with a product that has benefitted me and those around me
3) To help give me and those that I help a Tax solution
4) Highly consumable product that I allows me to use myself and not have to hold a surplus but just promote a site that takes care of dropshipping it to the customer and pays me residuals month after month as they continue to consume the product.

There are many more reasons behind why I chose this business entity to produce a second income in my home but most of all I find it very rewarding and very passive ( I have people contacting me as opposed to the other way around ) and after only 2 years in the business, I receive residual income from over 300 members I have referred the website to which is just phenominal!
Here is my site - www.JaysVentures.com
and my e-mail if you're looking for more info
CoastHealth@yahoo.com

Jay- Certified Funologist