Thinking of starting your own business in India? Smallbusinessfunda.in is a guide for entrepreneurs right from starting up to selling out.

Getting started:

Setting up your own business can be very rewarding, but there are pressures involved. It's not enough just to have a good, viable idea: you also need to have the right skills and temperament to make the opportunity succeed.

Do you have what it takes?

Here are some general personality traits that are key for being an entrepreneur.

• I am persistent, with a great deal of drive and stamina.
• I see problems as opportunities. I have a good intuitive sense and thrive on new ideas.
• I tend to rebel against authority. I want to be my own boss.
• I am positive, communicate well, and enjoy working with people.
• I have a strong need to succeed.
• I am not afraid to make mistakes, and I learn from them.