I've ALWAYS wanted to run my own business. I kind of took the "easy" way out by selling Silpada. Everything's already in place, yet it truly is my own business.
Soon I will begin a service consulting business. It's nothing elaborate right now, but it will allow some extra income where I can work from home.
So I'm useless as far as hints for you. But good luck! Keep us informed as to how it goes, ok?