Nowadays, there is no secure job for anyone. In fact, even if you’re hired by the most promising and stable companies in Australia, there’s simply no assurance that you’ll still be working in it for the next five years. With the picture of having no work and earnings replaying on my mind, a home-based business starts to be a good idea.Furthermore, with this uncertainty of the future, my friends and I have been really concerned about this idea of a home-based business in Australia. But at that time, it seems that we can’t move forward. We’re stuck with just enjoying the thought of having to work at home while we’re with the company of our loved ones. This is brought about for just one reason. We cannot ascertain what kind of home-based opportunity is best for us.Probably, the cause of this indecisiveness, or even cluelessness, is because of lack of focus and clarity. We can’t stick to one business opportunity because we want to try them all. But we soon learned. Reading various materials on the Internet has given us some knowledge. I have learned that there are certified and tested ways on how to identify the types of businesses suitable for an individual’s needs and lifestyles.And here, I would be very much pleased to share these tested ways on how to find the most suitable home-based business opportunity for you.Involve yourselfPlenty of people make it in business as a result of their total involvement in their new business. If you want to be a successful individual someday, learn the ropes yourself. What’s more, apply what you have learned. And of course, start with a vision. As early as today, start jotting down notes on what you want to achieve in the next five or ten years.Define your wantsThis is related to having a vision. However, defining your wants is more detailed and specific. Moreover, vision is a long-term aspiration, while stating what you want now is rather short-term.Defining what you want can be compared to going to the mall, and picking and buying the shirt that suits and fits you very well. To give a vivid picture of this comparison, imagine that you’re on the way to the mall. While you’re on your way, your mind is busy on what style and color of shirt you’ll buy. From that, you’re clearly determining your wants.This is also true for choosing the most-suited home-based business for you. You set your criteria on what you want to achieve in the short and long run.Define your interests.Are you always in front of the computer and surfing the Internet? If you do, you can engage in an internet home-based business. Do you have the knack for marketing and sales? You may not be aware of it, but maybe network marketing is for you. Or do you love food? A restaurant and catering business might be appealing to you.Don’t worry about having no background and skills in these types of businesses. The Internet is always there for research. You can research the market you need to target, your expected competitors and potential customers.Remove everything that doesn’t appeal to you.Since you don’t have all the time and financial resources to try out each and every business opportunity, it’s better to retain just one and remove everything else from your list. You won’t want to be spending your time and money on something that you do not want or doesn’t interest you.Ask for help.Always remember that it’s better to ask for help than to make a fatal mistake. Having a business, whether it’s home-based or not, is a risk and any mistake can be crucial to the life of the business.