Do you have a dazzling business dream but a dizzying feeling? The word "entrepreneur" is so grand that it suggests dramatic irreversible moves--quitting your job, scrambling for clients, appealing to your mom for start-up capital, hiring employees and leasing office space. But the fact is, most business owners start out with small steps.

Before you take the leap, you'll probably have to wrestle with a lot of fear and self-doubt. You'll probably ask yourself (and anyone who'll listen) "Is there really a market out there for my product or service?" and "How can I know that my plan will work before I quit my job and take a second mortgage out on the house?"

Fortunately, starting up your own business doesn't always have to be an either/or proposition. There are ways to test the waters before really committing your life and bank account. Here are four strategies for starting your business small so it can grow large.

1) Do a trial run.

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