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Do You Have What It Takes To Start A Business?
(Courtesy of "Workshop-in-a-Box")
Starting a business is risky at best; but, your chances of making it will be better if you first understand whether you have what it takes. Below are some questions to help you evaluate whether you do.
Are you a self starter?
and your answer is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a. I do things on my own. No one has to tell me to get going.
b. If someone gets me started, I keep going all right.
c. Easy does it. I don't put myself out until I have to.
How do you feel about other people?
and your answer is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a. I like people and can get along with just about anyone.
b. I have plenty of friends and don't need anyone else.
c. Most people irritate me.
Can you lead others?
and your answer is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a. I can get most people to go along when I start something.
b. I can give orders if someone tells me what to do.
c. I let someone else get things moving. Then I go along if I feel like it.
Can you take responsibility?
and your answer is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a. I like to take charge of things and see them through.
b. I'll take over if I have to, but I'd rather let someone else be responsible.
c. There's always some eager beaver around wanting to show how smart s/he is. I say let 'em
How good an organizer are you?
and your answer is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a. I like to have a plan before I start. I'm usually the one to get things lined up.
b. I do all right unless things get too confused. Then I quit.
c. I get all set and then something comes along and too many problems. I just take things as they come.
How good a worker are you?
and your answer is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a. I can keep going as long as I need to. I don't mind working hard for something I want.
b. I'll work for hard for a while, but when I've had enough, that's OK.
c. I can't see that hard work gets you anywhere.
Can you make decisions?
and your answer is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a. I can make up my mind in a hurry if I have to. It usually turns out OK too.
b. I can if I have plenty of time. If I have to make my mind up fast, I later usually have second thoughts.
c. I don't like to be the one to decide things.
Can people trust what you say?
and your answer is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a. You bet they can. I don't say things I don't mean.
b. I try to be on the level most of the time, but sometimes I say what is easiest.
c. Why bother if other people don't know the difference?
Can you stick with it?
and your answer is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a. If I make my mind up to do something, I don't let anything stop me.
b. I usually finish what I start -- if all goes well.
c. If it doesn't go right immediately, I quit. Why beat my brains out?
How good is your health?
and your answer is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a. I never run down.
b. I have enough energy for most things I want to do.
c. I run out of energy sooner than most of my friends.
