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…