If you fancy the idea of being your own boss and wish to join the millions of other people around the world who said goodbye to the relative security of employment in search of a more prosperous life, there is much to consider. Launching your own business is not something to be rushed, and you need to adopt the approach of being very critical, looking for reasons why your plan might fail, and with that in mind, here is a checklist to ensure that nothing important is overlooked.