My home business experience has given me the opportunity to look at hundreds of home business opportunities. I have looked at some great companies during this time, but I've also seen some bad apples as well. Today I wanted to share my home business picks and the reasons why these companies may be the perfect fit for your work at home business pursuits.

Amsoil - Amsoil is a synthetic lubricants and automotive performance company. They are best known for their comprehensive line of synthetic motor oils. Amsoil was the first to introduce synthetic motor oil to the private automobile market, back in 1972. Since then Amsoil has developed lubrication solutions for diesel engines, marine craft, power-sports, small engine and industrial applications. One of the things about Amsoil is the dealer's ability to pursue both commercial and retail on the shelf accounts. For many dealers, their commercial accounts are some of the greatest contributors to overall sales volume. An Amsoil business can be run through traditional marketing methods such as trade shows booths, catalog sales and home meetings, or it can be built exclusively online. In fact one of the two top level leaders in Amsoil built his business almost exclusively online. The initial start up cost on this work at home business opportunity is less than $100.

Avon - Having been around for over 100 years, Avon has been a long standing name in the world of home based business. Avon carries a full line of cosmetics and skin care solutions. Their name is one of the most recognized in the world and they continue to expand their business globally. At $10, Avon has one of the lowest start up costs of any home business opportunities and brings the reality of business ownership within reach of almost anyone. This business can also be built using traditional offline methods such as home parties and catalog sales or it can be built predominately online.

Forever Living Products - Forever Living Products has been in the marketplace since 1978. They are the worldwide leader in Aloe Vera based health and wellness solutions. Forever Living's product line also includes a complete line of Aloe Vera based cosmetics. Forever Living has several strengths that make them unique. They have diversified their business with the ownership of 60 resort properties around the world, with the most famous being the Southfork Ranch from the TV series Dallas. Forever Living also operates in 140 countries worldwide, creating a truly global business for each of their distributors. This business can also be built using both online and offline methods of business building. Additionally, your Forever Living business can be passed on to your children, allowing them to reap the rewards of your business building efforts. Forever Living is free to join, with the recommended starter kit running just over $300.

Fuller Brush - The Fuller Brush Company is another long standing direct sales company with a history that spans more than 100 years. Fuller Brush carries a complete line of household and personal care solutions. As an added bonus, Fuller Brush also owns Stanley Home Products, another well known name in the world of direct sales. This means that a Fuller Brush distributor can sell both the Fuller Brush and Stanley Home Products lines simultaneously. Fuller Brush has enjoyed tremendous name recognition and consumer loyalty over the years. This business can also be built using both traditional offline methods such as catalog sales, home parties and fair booths or through online methods. The start up cost to become a Fuller Brush distributor is less than $40.

With a little hard work and commitment, anyone could be successful in any of these businesses. When coupled with the longevity and stability that these companies have exhibited in the marketplace, it is no wonder they are my home business recommendations.