This document outlines a proposed research project on issues related to developing home-based businesses. It identifies several issues such as the role of social media, employing women and utilizing unskilled talent as potential areas to explore. The document also discusses opportunities around internet entrepreneurship, freelance work and utilizing skills of people through remote working arrangements. It proposes a typical research methodology involving literature review, data collection, experimentation and reporting results. Finally, it provides a tentative 2-3 year timeline for the various phases of the research.