This article is written for those mothers who have taken a few years off but are now ready to re-enter the work force. You may have spent a few years watching your children grow but it is time to get out there and further your career. Getting back in to the 9-5 workforce may not be for you though. You may prefer to look at other options available to you. One of the best options available to you will be to start your own home-based business.The purpose of this article is to share with you some advice on why you may want to start your own home-based business if you are a mother who is preparing to re-enter the workforce. Here are three reasons why you should consider starting your own home-based business.You can tailor your work around your children’s activities- Whilst your children may have started back at school chances are that they are going to be at school for unusual and shorter hours. With a home-based business you can do work whilst your children are at school, take a few hours off when they get home to care fro them and then go back to work after your children go back to sleep.You can ease back in to it by starting part time- With a home-based business there is no requirement for you to go straight back in to full time work. You can start working on developing and growing your business part time and then work up to full time as your family responsibilities diminish. If you are enjoying your work you could outsource some of your other responsibilities like cleaning and ironing!There are plenty of other mothers out there doing the same thing- As a home-based mompreneur you can be save in the knowledge that you are not alone. There are hundreds of thousands of women worldwide who are doing exactly the same thing. These women are all more than ready to help you be successful. There are plenty of home-based business forums online for mothers to get together and share advice about starting and growing their business.If you are a mother whose children are growing up and are now attending school, it may be time to start your own business. Working from home gives you the opportunity to further your own career whilst also having the flexibility of fitting your work around your family responsibilities.