As a start-up, there’ll be some eye-watering struggles and stresses; some you might have known to expect, but others will crash in front of you like a dead branch. But don’t let that put you off – it’s all part of the fun! – seriously. To prove it, here’s a run-down of some real-life challenges experienced by start-ups – and perhaps most importantly – from start-ups that are still here to tell you how to handle them.