There are many free business directories for legitimate home based businesses to list themselves. There are many illegitimate businesses so these directories have to make sure that the businesses to be listed for free are legitimate. Free directories are good for promotion of new businesses especially those that do not have big budget for advertising and marketing.

Businesses are encouraged to be as detailed in their listings as possible. Most customers want to know as much as possible about their service providers so the more information the businesses provide, the most likely chance a customer will contact them.

In addition to submitting the business listing form, you should also email any pictures  you have of you and your business because most customers find it more reassuring when they have an idea of whom they are going to be working with.