You can easily say to yourself, "I have a dream. I have an idea for a business. I have motivation, too! I know I want to be in business for myself."

Every episode is a story about a person's journey and struggle to start, then run and grow their business. There are hundreds of start up stories throughout the site. Review the episodes...

Hattie says during the opening of every episode, "Everybody has an idea for a business!" We have asked thousands of adults and found it to be true. Within every episode of the show, you will hear something about the very personal struggle to overcome the fear of starting a new venture.

When the time comes that you say to someone, "I am going to start a business," you will have moved on to Step 2.

1. The Basics. Not everybody is cut out to start and own a business. But each of us needs to grasp our own special calling for work. Each of us has our own unique gifts for work or for creating something of value.

1. Understanding Oneself - the Basics. Who are you? How do you define yourself? What are your most basic, core talents?
2. Understanding One's History - the Past. Where did you come from? What is your work history? In what settings did you find yourself most energized? ...most creative?
3. Understanding One's Values - the Present. How do you spend your time each day? What occupies your mind? With whom do you spend your time? You're thinking about a business...do you have a name for it?
4. Understanding direction - the Future. What do you dream about? What do you see yourself doing ten years from now? ...five years? ...just a year? Write it down.