Creating a business that succeeds is dependent on several factors: your passion, your commitment, your business savvy, AND your ability to keep all the balls in the air without losing your cool.  This is often easier said than done.  In your readings this week, Krell cites statistics for business success in 2011 in his article, "State of Small Business," found under "Resources."

Based on what you have learned, what are some of the challenges entrepreneurs face in the first 2 years of a start-up?  List three specific challenges and then present 2-3 ways to address each of those challenges.