I am thinking of starting a small business and am wondering if any other FReepers have done so. To me, starting a business and being your own boss is one of the greatest of American dreams. Financial freedom is possible in America, and I would like to achieve it doing something that I love. I'm looking for advice on getting started and what it takes to succeed. What is the experience like? How did you decide what you wanted to do for a living? What is the most difficult part of the journey? Have you been successful in your pursuit...