Starting a business can be a very daunting enterprise - particularly if it is your first time. I still remember the excitement - tempered by fear - when I first opened up my law firm. Even though I had legal training and several years in private practice there were still things about which I was clueless. Oftentimes I felt like the guy we see in this picture ... trudging along ... all alone ... no help within reach.

I was able to stumble through but it doesn't have to be that way. Having been through it myself I can assist you navigate most issues very reasonably. Alternatively, there are many resources available - if only you know where to look! For example, the Small Business Administration (SBA) supports entrepreneurs through SCORE - an organization of over 13,000 professionals offering mentoring. Another similar organization is MicroMentor. No matter the problem, there are folks out there that have been where you are now and can help.