Nevadans start several thousand new businesses each year. If you’d like to be one of them, NCET and the Reno Gazette-Journal are pleased to introduce a new monthly column designed to help you start your business. Each month, our local business experts will walk you through the steps you’ll need to take to launch your business.

The first step to starting a business is determining if business ownership is right for you. There are many signs you can look for to determine if owning a business is right for you. If you truly believe in your idea, have an appetite for learning, and are ready to face failure, you may be ready to take on business ownership.