Most people would love to work from home. Well most people would love the idea of what working from home is and what it gives you. That is, time flexibility, financial freedom, being your own boss, working your own hours etc.What however, stops most of us, is the fear to take that leap of faith or find the right business for us. We want to find the top home based business but where do we start? So we keep meandering along the current path where our financial and lifestyle dreams elude us.The problems with working from home can be vast, high risk, arranging office space, etc. The list can go on and on, and let’s not forget the money side of things. Most small businesses costs thousands to start up and working from home may mean you need to rearrange your house and pay thousands in inventory costs. Finding that top home based business is tough.I spent a lot of time researching to find that top home based business. My aim was to find a business that provided me with the ability to work from home, yet not having to risk quitting my job while I start it. I wanted a top home based business that allowed me to have small start up costs, but still provided me with huge earning potential.I then stumbled upon a world renowned financial author Robert Kiyosaki. His book Rich Dad Poor Dad won the New York Times bestseller. He explained a very important concept called the cash flow quadrant – the very first tool I used to help fine me that top home based business.He explained that people were in four categories. The Employee, The Self Employed, The Investor and The Business Owner. Basically, the self employed although their own boss, trade hours for dollars and if they take a break from their business so does the money from their pockets. The employee is the same, trading hours for dollars and working for the boss who earns all the money. The investor, well there is huge potential there but you need a lot of money to make money. The real system that works for you is business. He explained having a system that allows you to work less and still earn great money is where you can really become rich.I had to be on the B side of the quadrant. I had realised that a financial expert had basically pointed me in the direction of a top home based business. The answer was in that B quadrant. I did some more research on the author and realised he endorsed Network Marketing.Network marketing really is the top home based business, with little start up costs, an ability to contribute as much time as you like, great earnings potential, no risk and the ability to obtain your desired lifestyle. There is no competition like in a corporate hierarchy and everyone helps each other succeed. They key with network marketing companies is to do your research! Find the best company. The one that pays you well, rewards you for your efforts, is very team orientated and has a wonderful product.