Starting your own small business may sound like a good deal. You can call the shots, set your own hours and eliminate long, pointless meetings. But how much do you know about getting started -- and achieving financial success?

Whether you're about to launch a business or just have that entrepreneurial itch, take our ten-question quiz. It will show you what you're in for, and help you decide if you're ready to be your own boss:

--By Laura Cohn