"While it is pleasing that most owners would speak to an insurance agent about the insurance they need, with so many home-based businesses having no insurance in place, there is a huge opportunity for us to do more to help this thriving sector," said Jill Bryant of AXIS Insurance. (Credit: Marius Venter/Adobe Stock)

Whether it was a side hustle turned full-time, a desire to be their own boss or the need to follow their true passion, in recent years many Americans have started a home-based business.

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