Do not be naive to think that starting up a business is easy. Entrepreneurship is a journey that requires a lot of time, effort and hard work, and perhaps unsurprisingly, many people end up failing. But if your company survives, the rewards of entrepreneurship are well worth the obstacles you'll face on the road to success.
If you think you're ready to start your first business, here's a step-by-step overview of what you need to do to make it happen.