Is it possible to work at home with a minimal investment?

Yes. Everyone could do with a second wage.

The first thing any potential home business owner must do is to check that their residential accommodation has the capacity  to run the business you have in mind, if you are going to only require basic office furniture, maybe an office desk and computer then your home is a good option.  If you are going to need a few staff and lots of office furniture you need to look at how economical your business idea is based on your investments.

As with most start up businesses you will probably need immediate capital to get your business trading and these include all the essentials like a computer, stationery, a computer desk, office chair, phone lines, utility bills etc.

A good idea is to make a checklist:

List your skills.

Develop a business plan.

List your office furniture and equipment

Develop a good pricing structure

Not all home based businesses are for everyone, and there may be red tape to remove with effort before you can do it but it could present a great opportunity for developing financial growth whilst helping others with their products and services