Do you have what it takes?

Consider the following questions and select the one that best reflects your true feelings. Don't just try to pick the "correct" answer. Give some thought to your response and analyze how that might affect your success as an entrepreneur. You may want to work on some of the things that have the potential to be improved. (Or find a partner with the qualities you lack.) If too many of the "best" answers go against your nature, you may want to rethink starting a business venture on your own.

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  • In my career I most highly value:

    a) security and benefits

    b) a big paycheck

    c) personal freedom and creativity

    d) excitement, variety and challenges

  
  • When making decisions

    a) I like to analyze things carefully and take my time

    b) I am quick and decisive

    c) I like to get advice when under pressure

    d) I can be impulsive and emotional
 
  • What best describes the way you work?

    a) a good worker who often needs to be prodded and reminded to follow up on details

    b) a self starter who is well organized

    c) a great team player

    d) thrive on a certain level of supervision and positive feedback

  
  • When I am working, the demands I make upon myself are

    a) very high

    b) high

    c) moderate

    d) low
 
  • When it comes to money I am:

    a) careful

    b) hopeful

    c) tight

    d) shrewd

  
  • Organizing is something

    a) I like doing very much

    b) I like doing

    c) I don't like doing very much

    d) I don't like doing at all
 
  • I am willing to work harder for less money for

    a) a few months

    b) 6 months

    c) 1 year

    d) as long as it takes

  
  • How creative are you?

    a) very

    b) fairly

    c) not very

    d) not at all
 
  • When starting a new business the first step is to

    a) find an affordable location

    b) conduct market testing

    c) have a business plan

    d) advertise

    
  • In general I am

    a) very strongly future oriented

    b) strongly future oriented

    c) not very future oriented

    d) not at all future oriented
 
  • How well do you deal with setbacks?

    a) Too many setbacks at the outset can indicate probable failure down the line

    b) Try to take care of one problem at a time, even though they frustrate and depress me

    c) Setbacks won't discourage me--each one can be a valuable lesson

    d) I' d move on to something else until the problem solves itself

    
  • If a relative ever asks me for advice about starting a business I will tell them to:

    a) work for someone else in the field first

    b) write a business plan

    c) study marketing

    d) learn about budgeting
 
  • To be a successful entrepreneur you should be

    a) passionate about the idea and ready to work hard

    b) knowledgeable in the area

    c) armed with a business plan

    d) all of the above

  
  • The real key to business success is:

    a) hard work and perseverance

    b) advertising

    c) knowing the fundamentals of business

    d) sufficient capital
 
  • In dealing with people, I usually

    a) am outgoing and can deal with a wide variety of people

    b) am shy but can force myself if necessary

    c) stress out with cranky or demanding people

    d) only lose my temper with unreliable people

  
  • My goal is:

    a) to grow the business until someone else can run it

    b) to work at this business for many years to come

    c) to have more fun at work

    d) to try another business
 
  • Keeping records

    a) can be done by computer

    b) is best handled by an accountant or manager

    c) is always a good idea

    d) is usually a waste of time

  
  • What makes a terrific entrepreneur?

    a) creativity

    b) discipline

    c) consumer orientation

    d) technical proficiency
 
  • The best way to achieve a long-term goal is to

    a) be hard headed and determined

    b) be flexible while staying true to your basic business plan

    c) go with the flow and wait for the right timing

    d) try new things until you find the right method

  
  • What does a business need most?

    a) money

    b) market research

    c) help

    d) time
 
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