Starting up your first small business is always likely to be pretty stressful, more than a bit confusing, and difficult in a variety of ways. Nonetheless, everyone needs to start somewhere, and these days more and more people – of all ages – are taking advantage of the virtually limitless opportunities offered by the Internet, not to mention tools such as portable credit card readers, in order to become entrepreneurs. Whatever the specific nature of the business you are working on, it can be helpful to realize a few home truths, before embarking on the process of starting up your own business. Both to keep your spirits up, and to give you a sense of perspective as well. Here are a few things to know before you start-up your first small business. There is no “perfect time,” you just need to get started as soon as possible, and maintain momentum As with so much else in life, many would-be small business owners are held back from pursuing their dreams, because they are always waiting for the “perfect time,” “right moment,” or “right level of experience” before taking action. As you’ve probably heard – there is just no such thing as…