What are the best legitimate home businesses?

Starting your very own home business is legit since you're the one doing it - unless of course you're doing illegal things from the comfort of your own own. By that I mean scams and all that.

Auctions through Ebay is a legitimate home business you can start with. Many people have been successful that way and many will continue to be so.

Of course it doesn't mean that you will be an instant success. From personal experience you can do well but it does take a while. You're going to need a lot of patience to see it through.

If auctions are not for you then maybe becoming an affiliate marketer is. Simply put you promote other people's products and you get a commission when someone buys the product from the merchant through you.

Commissions can range anywhere between 10% to 90% but most I've seen hover around 75%.

If you're promoting a lot of products at the same time you can get a good income stream but like the auction it can take a while before your business really takes off.

If you're looking for popular company to be an affiliate marketer try Amazon.com. many people swear by their affiliate program and many say they make a good living promoting Amazon's products.

Check it out and see if any of the two options will work for you.

Good luck.