Entrepreneurs is a key element of growth and development prospects for all countries. A nation how so ever rich in material resources, cannot prosper if its resources are not put to productive use. For this purpose, energetic entrepreneurs are needed who can contribute effectively for national prosperity. The only solution is promotion and development of entrepreneurship, as it aims at making an individual a job provider and not a job seeker. This paper examines the main challenges faced by the entrepreneurs are financial problems, production problems, labour and government related problems and how to overcome the barriers while starting their enterprise. This study was descriptive in nature and it includes surveys, facts and findings. Data was collected using a developed and validated questionnaire. The study chooses entrepreneurs in Kanyakumari district and the respondents were selected randomly. The collected data was analysed using Likert’s Five point scale Technique.