"Is there hope in starting your own business? You be the judge. One thing is certain: there are many pitfalls to be avoided, and I've seen the bottom of most of them. You'r in for a roller coaster ride of emotional highs and lows and a learning experience that will dwarf a four-year college degree. My sincere hope is that my experience will make your ride a little less bumpy."
In this honest and hopeful narrative, Patrick Carroll outlines the challenges and frustrations of starting a small business in a rural Indiana town.