These 5 resources are essential for you to begin the blueprint for your successful dream business. Look them over and start acquiring those you don't yet possess.

1. You must be fully committed to your business. Holidays and vacations may become "treats" and you may even need to put a salary on hold for a time -- All this without the fringe benefits of health insurance or a pension.

2. Get the knowledge you need. When creating your business plan you will need to take stock of your skills and expertise. If you don't have the knowledge needed, get someone who does to help you.

3. Find adequate business funding. You will need enough capital to open your doors for business and to keep them open until sufficient revenue can be depended upon. You will also need at least six months of money to keep the business going. Operating capital includes salaries, rent, expenses, supplies, utilities, advertising, depreciation, and interest payments.

4. Be the Right "Type" of Personality. You will need desire coupled with drive, with strong discipline and determination. Successful business people are tenacious; obstacles are only temporary barriers to work around. They have the endurance to follow through on ideas and weather the storms and calms of economic climate.

5. Keep a good support system. When you're thinking of business support, look first to the home front. A supportive spouse and family provide not just love and stability, but also specific support for the business – perhaps start-up capital or working in the business without pay in the beginning.