On Finding Entrepreneurial Spirit

Being your own boss has become something of the new American dream. But it's incredibly challenging to be an entrepreneur. Of the 500,000 some new businesses launched per month in the U.S., an estimated half will fail within five years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. At the same time, entrepreneurship plays a vital role in the growth of the U.S. economy. Which means: Small business ownership can be daunting, but it's also critical.