First-time ventures are going to be challenging. I started my own business in the early 90's after leaving aerospace - a data analytics and computing consulting firm - which I ran with a business partner for about six years. It was fabulously successful for the first five. The last year ... not so much. My partner, the money and investing brains of the outfit, died, tragically and suddenly. Things happened and I went bust. I know the challenges of starting a new business venture very well - including dealing with our malevolent government agencies.
To the naysayers who made it clear from the beginning they were not participating in this venture, I have to wonder about the need to continue posting negative comments. It speaks poorly of one's character.