Starting a Business

I have been working in the Web industry for many years now, most of that time as a full-time Web developer for a corporation. But it's interesting to me how many people assume, when I say I'm a Web Developer, that I'm running my own business, possibly from my basement. There are a lot of Web designers out there in business, and being a freelancer is often a viable option. But if you're really entrepreneurial, you will want to start your own business. So, when I read this article on A List Apart, I was interested. No, it's not specifically about starting a Web business, but that doesn't really matter. The suggestions and tips are ones that you should seriously consider no matter what your new venture is going to be. Starting a Business: Advice from the Trenches