The decision to take the ultimate plunge to build your own firm is never an easy one. The decision can be spurred in a moment of realising a path-breaking idea or an intense desire for individual freedom driven by a stifling corporate culture. Whatever the reason, the path is akin to a game of thorns where the entire world seems to queue up against you! The article intends to serve as a primer for aspiring entrepreneurs to help them navigate through the initial days before the real battle begins!