There are many reasons to start your own business. Perhaps you have always longed to be your own boss and you have just needed something to nudge you into starting position. Maybe fate has pushed you that way after you have been made redundant and suddenly you may have a small amount of capital that you can invest in doing your own thing. Whatever your motivation is, if you are up for it, and you can face the highs, and ride out the lows, then working for yourself can be an exciting experience. The first time an invoice gets paid...