What's Your Goal?

Knowing what you want and why you want it will help you create your business and increase your chances of success.

WHEN A MAN DOES NOT KNOW WHAT HARBOR HE IS MAKING FOR, NO WIND IS THE RIGHT WIND

(Seneca)

TAKE A SHORT QUIZ

HERE'S A SHORT QUIZ WITH POINTS AND COMMENTS TO HELP YOU FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOUR POSITION.

Think about each one because it's very important to recognize your strong and weak points, to know skills you have and what you would need to find elsewhere.

1. Do you know why you want to start business of your own?	YES	NO
2. Are you the kind of person who likes to leave job at a regular time without looking back?	YES	NO
3. Are you good at motivating and managing people?	YES	NO
4. Risks - no matter how small - make you nervous?	YES	NO
5. Are you prepared to commit yourself to long - term goals?	YES	NO
6. Do you enjoy doing a job creatively?	YES	NO
7. Are you good problem solver?	YES	NO
8. Are you sure your personal finances are in good order?	YES	NO
9. Do you like surprises?	YES	NO
10. Is your family supportive and understanding?	YES	NO
11. Do you understand the implications of your decision?	YES	NO
12. Do you have a basic understanding of business you are entering?	YES	NO
13. Are you willing to accept the hard work?	YES	NO
14. Do you have a number of personal and business contacts you can turn to for advice and expertise? If not do you know how you will find advice or expertise?	YES	NO
15. Once I've committed myself to a goal, there's no stopping me.	YES	NO

If you've answered YES at least eight of these questions, you're equipped to start your own enterprise.

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