Many people have either started a home based business or are looking into starting one. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that 49 of the nation's businesses are operated out of the home. Also, 6-in-10 owners used their own money to start the business. According to Louis Kincannon, Census Bureau Director,"Home based businesses collectively generated a remarkable amount of economic activity, especially for women and minorities. Just released data also show most businesses are started by people and families who dig into their own pockets.