I am on the verge of launching a small at-home business with the hopes of getting a break from my job which has been driving me crazy for well over a year. It is a local-type business which it wouldn't matter if others were doing provided it wasn't in my area, but I'm paranoid about telling a lot of people about it for fear of the idea being stolen or for being put down for it. I would like your opinion on whether I should spill the beans and perhaps a little encouragement to do so. If I decide to tell, I will do it in another thread. My goal is to officially begin advertising and launch my business on Monday.

Thank you for all of your support and encouragement. I feel as though I have a lot riding on making this work.