I heard that there are number of downsides being small business owner. Besides having to work long hrs and be constantly worried about your business and the competitors nearby, there is a high risk of going bankrupt. I was told that 80% of small businesses go bankrupt within its first 2 years. Sure, you make a lot of money if your firm becomes successful, but it seems there are many hurdles before reaching that state.
Knowing that, is it worth the risk starting your own small business for people with not much entreprenurial experience? What are the characteristics of people who own successful small business?

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