Starting a small business can be a blessing and a curse. With the long hours and the risk of revenue swings, it can a stressful endeavor. Many entrepreneurs are well versed in failure and have had many ideas that did not succeed. These ventures are a learning experience and can help them in future situations. With the right idea, a startup can take off and make substantial strides toward success. Such is the life of Wes Hurt who now owns a successful small business in Austin, Texas.

With quite a few failures under his belt, Wes was able to start a business selling cupcakes which has grown quite well these past few years. At first, the concept was not well liked in town and his first location, a Sno-Cone stand, originally folded in 2007. His perseverance paid off after buying an Airstream trailer a few months later. With a location better suited to selling cupcakes, his idea began to catch on and he now has 27 employees as well as a brick and mortar location and a second Airstream trailer.

Many entrepreneurs in Wes’ situation take out business loans for situations like his, but he was able to save about $50,000 for this new venture, which got him on his way. There are merchant loans available as well to help with payroll costs and expansion that can be obtained online, regardless of credit. Wes is an example of a hard-working business professional with a great idea and the drive to complete his necessary tasks in an efficient manner. You too can start a small business with a little capital and the possible future use of business loans to sustain your venture through tough times. Even if you have no interest in cupcakes, you can fulfill your dreams of becoming a successful entrepreneur with the right idea and a fully established business plan.