The small office, home office phenomenon may seem like a new one because a lot of newer businesses are seeing success through running them. But the fact is that it has been a few decades that the whole SOHO fad has been going on. In fact, it was in the early 1970s when it really started to take off and businesses started to bud out of garages and living rooms.

More and more businesses today are seeing the advantages of running their businesses straight out of their basements. But what are the advantages really? Here is a look at some of the good things about having your small office be your home office at the same time.

• Never leave home again – Think about it. Imagine waking up in the morning and getting ready for work. Only you don't have to rush because your office is just downstairs from your room or is right next to your living room. Can you imagine just being a few meters from your area of work everyday? Some people might see that as a curse but it is a real blessing especially if you are not the type who has to rush to work each morning. In a SOHO, you can ease yourself into work and into your home life simultaneously.

• Everything is manageable – Since you are in a place where you can be comfortable almost all of the time, you won't have to worry about how you are managing your tasks. Comfort is the most important thing to have in the workplace and what better comfort can you have if you are working from out of your house? You can take your time organizing all your time and with you as your own boss, you can arrange everything the way you want. You don't have to worry about having to put up a professional air to the place because, first and foremost, this is a home office. It has to feel like a home.

• It's charming – Although it's a not very professional to set up office at home, it can actually be very charming to investors. You will be surprised at how many venture capitalists will look into the activities of SOHO businesses and even more surprised to see some of these places being eventually bought out by larger companies. It really depends what kind of business you are running but one thing for sure is that a home business is a charming and cozy one.

• You save a lot – Why spend money on renting an office that will most probably be used like a storage area more than an actual office? You can save a lot of money just by setting up shop in your own house. In this day and age, it is even more helpful that the internet exists because you can now just sell all your products online instead of at a brick and mortar shop that will demand rent and facilities charges.