Are you a self starter -- independent thinker -- able to continue to work vigorously regardless of what your critics may think of your plans?

Ask yourself these six questions and give absolutely honest answers.

If your answer is no to any one of them, now is probably not be time to get started with your own business.

While it takes quite a bit more than this to succeed with a new enterprise, these six things will make or break you from beginning. Starting out is not nearly as easy as some would have you believe, but rewards are greater than efforts required to achieve them.

On other hand, if you can answer an absolute yes to all six questions - what are you waiting for?

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Of course, they can't do any of above unless your small business has its own website, preferably with a recognizable domain name (YourBusinessName.com) and Search Engine Optimization, which makes your business easier to find on vast world wide web. Now that so many consumers are turning to internet to find services they need, it's imperative that your small business has same (or better) web presence than that of your competitors.

Luckily, web design now comes in all flavors and sizes, so you won't have to look far to find a designer and a site that's right or you.

Often a simple one-page website is enough for very small businesses; hours, location, contact information and basic services can all be presented in a professional way for your prospective customers. A medical professional may require more pages; perhaps choosing to explain particular procedures and detailing insurance information. And some small businesses prefer to put everything online, from articles and interactive forms to detailed descriptions of their personal business philosophies.

No matter which design and options you choose, your website will reassure and impress potential consumers, leading them directly to your brick-and-mortar door, and leaving you to concentrate on what you do best; running your small business.

Kelly Kyrik is the owner of Tech-Know-Girl Web Design - http://www.tech-know-girl.com - which provides custom designed websites to meet all your small business needs. She can be reached at Kelly@Tech-Know-Girl.com or toll-free at 1-877-554-6500.