LadyJane, so sorry to hear about the car breakdown. When it rains....it pours.

Just a thought. Would it be better to be employed and have a steady income instead of running your own business? Before I started my business, I worked for a real estate company. I always had in mind that I would want to do this on my own. I managed to save a good starting capital on the side. It was enough to keep us over water for half a year, just in case I wouldn’t sell anything.

It's rough to go on your own without that capital. The odd thing is, when you have that financial backup, setting up your own business isn’t stressful. Clients sense that, which makes for a lucrative business atmosphere.