I'm a software developer by trade, and was laid off from an Internet company. 3 years experience was just not good enough to get a foot into companies looking for candidates with 5+ years experience. So, I went it alone.
I swear, being in business for yourself is tough!
Truer words were never typed on FR. My husband and biz partner started their own business 5 years ago. It's just about holding it's own, but it has been and still is very tough! They have a great software product, and some big companies are buying it. The problem is, good salespeople are hard to find. The top sales guy is on track for over $100,000 this year. Good sales people will always be in high demand. Unfortunately for me, my husband and partner believe that the sales guys should make more than they do, and believe me, they are sticking to that. Many months, we barely scrape by with our bills. However, starting your own company is all about taking risks. We wanted a shot at something bigger in life, rather than simply living comfortably. However, I never thought that it would be this difficult! Maybe we should start a "start-up prayers needed" thread. :)