Unemployment is up. The market is down. And, most forecasts call for more tough times to come.

But if you’ve got the right idea, it could still be a good time to start the small business you’ve always dreamed of running.

We’ll consider the prospects, and perils, of striking out on your own.

To listen to LEDC’s Small Business Development Director Emily Coronado talk about the prospects of starting a small business in today’s economy, click here.