The start of any new business always contains the scariest moments. On the one hand, you're never going to feel more enthusiastic about your idea than during those first few months. You'll get to see your plan take flight and discover whether it really does have wings.

On the other hand, you also have to cope with the fear that it's going to fail -- that what you thought was going to bring you a giant sack of cash is actually going to drink your savings and waste your time.

Like I said, it's scary stuff.