| 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 canturn 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. |
YES |
NO |
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COMMENTS:
| (1) It's important to know
what you want and why you want well in advance and to shape your goals
because you'll be spending long hours at it. You don't want to waste time,
resources and your own security to find out you'd be happier working something
else. |
| (2) If you answered NO you
are one step ahead. You should be aware that you may not be able to have
free time like before. |
| (3) Leadership is still
a necessary trait for any entrepreneur. Management means much more than
giving orders. It means build an effective and inspired team, maximum utilization
of money, people and other resources. Poor management is the largest single
cause of business failure. |
| (4) Entrepreneur is not
a born gambler, but those who make it in business must take risks. Try
to control those risks. |
| (5) Starting your own company
is not for those who seek immediate results. Some projects might take five
or ten years to complete. |
| (6) Good entrepreneurs not
only see solutions where others see problems - they also see solutions
when others don't recognize there's a problem at all. |
| (7) Successful entrepreneurs
are generally excellent problem solvers and they are known for their ability
to a changing marketplace quickly. |
| (8) If you are able to manage
your personal finances you'll probably handle business financial matters
equally efficiently. |
| (9) Successful entrepreneurs
are known for their ability to adapt to a changing quickly. Keep in mind
that you can plan and prepare many things but new and different problems
crop up every day and it's critical to act on the solution immediately. |
| (10) You have much more
chance in business if your family and others close to you are prepared
to stand by you. |
| (11) Being your own boss
can offer great satisfaction, but with it comes the responsibility too. |
| (12) Business success or
failure will depend on your understanding of business you are entering.
If you have no experience in the type of business that you want start,
work for a while for someone else who is already established, because experience
is the greatest of all teachers. |
| (13) Running a business
is hard work and long hours are not unusual - especially in the start-up
phase when you have to sacrifice some of your free time. |
| (14) An informal network
of skilled advisors and other contacts with business experience to assist
you or help you can be extremely helpful. |
| (15) The ability to put
your mind to a task is a strong indication that you have the qualities
for excellent business person. |
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WHEN
A MAN DOES NOT KNOW WHAT HARBOR HE IS MAKING FOR, NO WIND IS THE RIGHT
WIND (Seneca)
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| Knowing what you want and
why you want it will help you create your business and increase your chances
of success. |
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