Countless scores of individuals are scouring the internet in search of a legitimate home based business. The current economic crisis has left many families dangling on the brink of financial ruin. Job losses are still mounting as the economy struggles to recover. One way that some people are finding financial relief and even financial freedom in some cases is through starting their own home based business. There are however things to be wary of and mindful of if you are considering a legitimate home based business.First let’s examine what things you should be wary of.1) If it sounds too good to be true it probably is. Simply type “home based business” into your favorite search engine online and you will soon discover hundreds of thousands and well over a million links to what we’ll call the “promised land.” So plentiful are the offers that it will make someone who is new to the process want to give up before even trying. Keep in mind that the internet in many respects is not unlike any seedy alleyway with every scammer and slickster standing by awaiting your arrival. One good place to begin your search for a legitimate home based business is in the many internet forums. Forums like, Conquer your Niche, and Better Networker are full of posts and valuable content from people who have been in the their particular niche for some time. Often you will find information on which companies and opportunities to avoid.2) The second thing to consider is the area of “work” and how much you are going to have to do. Well, here the old saying “you get out what you put in”, truly does apply. Statistics show that nearly 97% of all home based businesses fail. When you dig deeper into the reasons why you will find that most simply did not put in the required amount of effort into making their business a success. Many of the failures are due to those who fell for the pie in the sky opportunities. Simply put, this is where the key legitimate home based business comes into play. If your home based business is not legitimate there is no way you will succeed. There is no magic potion or magic wand to wave over your business and success will come pouring out. You will have to develop successful strategies in order for your business to succeed.3) The last thing to consider is to find a business that you will enjoy doing. It makes absolutely no sense starting a home based business of walking dogs if you do not like dogs. On the other hand if you enjoy meeting new people and establishing relationships then you may find network marketing to be a rewarding endeavor. The same strategy spoken of in the previous example applies, if it sounds too good to be true it probably is. There are many legitimate network marketing companies available. The forums mentioned previously are also a good resource to find the right one for you.All said, having your own legitimate home based business can be a rewarding undertaking. Incorporate these keys into your search process and you will do yourself well.