There’s no beating around the bush on this one: starting your own company is risky business. It’s not easy giving up a steady job, going out and raising capital, and becoming an expert in a particular industry or market. However, the biggest obstacle to entrepreneurship is simply facing the risk, according to this Dun & Bradstreet Credibility infographic that we found on Entrepreneur's Daily Dose blog.

A would-be entrepreneur only needs courage, perseverance, ambition, understanding and an innovative mindset.