I agree with Power Pig! Why do people think that everyone wants to go into business to "get Rich"? I work for medium size contractor (aprox. 60 guys) and I do pretty well as far as wage and benefits go. I would, however, like to work for myself someday. My motivation is not to get rich, if I could start working for myself tomorrow and make the same amount I made yesterday working for someone else, I would. My goal is to keep my current level of income (maybe a tad more), which allows me to provide for my family and live pretty comfortably.
My main source of motivation is to WORK LESS to maintain that level of income. If by working for myself I can make in 20 hours what I make now in 40 hours I will be ecstatic. I want to spend more time doing what I like to do and less time working, I do not want to be a fortune 500 company. What's the problem with that. Just because it doesn't meet someone else's business plan does not make it wrong.
If all you guys want to build and grow a business to pass on to your kids and make millions of dollars doing it, that's great. I want to make some money, tell my son to get a job he can enjoy, and when I don't need to work anymore I'll sell my tools and enjoy retirement!