From the first rumblings of an idea or the labour of love that keeps you up through the night, to the nervous anticipation of finally opening the doors to your own store, the journey of starting a small business can be both frightening and exhilarating.

But the experiences of entrepreneurs can also be inspiring to others looking to take the path less travelled.

So in anticipation of Small Business Week in Canada, CBC News Your Voice is looking for a Canadian to share the journey with us. We want you to share the process with other readers, relating everything from registering your GST number to looking for the perfect storefront.  It's an opportunity to share fears, pitfalls and triumphs.

If you're starting your own small business and are interested in blogging for CBC News Your Voice, send a description of yourself, the business you're starting and why yours would make a great story to: yournews@cbc.ca with the words "small business week" in the subject line.