No job is as fraught with risks as working for yourself. Not only do you have nobody to blame but yourself for being forced to work on the weekends, you also have to ride the ups and downs of owning a business. While there is some doubt that the rumored four out of five new business failures is accurate, it’s still unlikely you’ll meet immediate success and be catapulted to wealth and fame in a matter of weeks. It could happen, but looking at those who have gone before, it’s unlikely. Of course, there are some mistakes even the smartest among us make. It’s hard to be perfect all of the time, but watch out for the obvious pitfall...
