Measurement and Evaluation of the Populations of Family-Owned and Home-Based Businesses
Joanne H. Pratt and John A. Davis
1985. 222p. Contract awarded in FY 1985 to Joanne H. Pratt
Associates, 3520 Routh Street, Dallas, TX 75219.
This study lays the groundwork for major research efforts to measure home-based and family-owned businesses in the United States. Questionnaires were pre-tested and bibliographies were assembled in preparation for future research activity in this area.
NTIS order number:
PB93-192862
Price codes:
A06(Paper)
A02 (Microfiche)
RS number: 134
Myths and Realities of Working at Home: Characteristics of Home-based Business Owners and Telecommuters
Joanne H. Pratt
1993. 112p. Contract awarded in FY 1991 to Joanne H. Pratt
Associates, 3520 Routh Street, Dallas TX 75219.
This study looks at employment, income, and personal
characteristics of home-based business owners (self-employed
individuals who work primarily out of their home) and
"telecommuters" (employees who do office work at home during
normal business hours). It is based on data drawn from the
Bureau of Labor Statistics' National Longitudinal Survey for 1988
and 1989. Among other things, it provides a detailed examination
of labor market outcomes, demographic and human capital
variables, and the consequences of working at home as opposed to
earning income onsite.
NTIS order number:
PB94-181039
Price codes:
A06 (Paper)
A02 (Microfiche)
Working at Home: Challenge for Federal Policy and Statistics
Joanne H. Pratt, ed.
1986. 108p. Proceedings of a symposium conducted by the U.S.
Small Business Administration, Office of Advocacy, with
assistance from Data Resources, Inc., and the National Federation
of Independent Business.
Home-based businesses make several contributions to the economy
that have not been well documented. This volume contains the
proceedings of a one-day symposium that was held on October 28,
1986, to (1) assess the interest in home-based work and business
issues, (2) review and confirm the best methods for collecting
data on home-based work, and (3) identify appropriate sources of
funding for such an effort.