When entrepreneurs first start out, typically their capital to get their business going is minimal. This means they may not have the funds to create a swanky office straight off the cuff or may be forced to work from the confinements of their own home.
While there is absolutely nothing wrong with home offices are working in a less than adequate office, it may turn into a rather sticky situation once investors and clients come along—your home or unkempt office may actually result in you losing a sense of professionalism and creditability, which means you can lose out on some serious cash.