2013 is looking like a great year to become an entrepreneur, and starting a business from home sounds like a dream. Indeed, running a home-based business has its perks! You can be close to family, work on your own schedule and build your passion into a business. However, common mistakes are often made by those starting a new home-based business. Mistakes from forgetting about government regulations, to sticking to an effective schedule and business plan, home business owners have a lot to keep track of.