After years of being in business for myself, I can tell you that in order to preserve through many failures and disappointments, having the right mindset before you begin is critical. Your whys for being in business have to be larger than your fears. You also have to have a high level of faith that things will work out the way they should. The business will become your life and you will have to sacrifice in the present for the possibility of a future. I have overcome bad partnerships, monies and material stolen, and everything in between. That is why when starting a small business yourself, picking something that you love, having the right whys, and learning how to preserve through failure will be a must if you want to succeed.