In the story of our small business, setbacks are like speed bumps on the road to success. One big bump we hit was with our new workshop. We built it, all excited, only to find out it was too close to our property line. It was a real gut punch. We were frustrated, scratching our heads, wondering how we were not informed about this.

But instead of freaking out, we took a breath and got smart. We talked to the city inspector and figured out we could move the workshop back 9 feet to follow the rules.

Sure, it was a pain. We had to spend more money and deal with delays. But we knew we had to accept it and find a solution. Slowly, that frustration turned into determination.

We were able to find a company that moves buildings, and we are now on the schedule to have it moved. Hopefully today. Once we get this problem fixed, we will be able to start on electric, insulation, sheetrock, paint and floors.

So, if you're facing setbacks in your small business, don't sweat it. See them as challenges to overcome, not roadblocks. Keep pushing forward, and you'll come out stronger on the other side.