Do you have what it takes?
© Barbara Massie
Business man: "Yes, indeed. I get here anytime I want to before 7 in the morning and leave anytime I want to after 10 at night."
That can be reality! Being in business for yourself means you are in control of your destiny and your paycheck. Sounds dramatic? Perhaps so, but it is hard work to be in business and the load is on your shoulders. Go to A Self-Evaluation Guide to Starting a Business of Your Own.
Now read the following questions:
- ENTREPRENEUR TRAITS
1. Independence I am independent and I work well without instruction from others. I want to be my own boss.
2. Creativity I love to create and have the ability to be imaginative and original. I am constantly trying to improve my creations.
3. Risk Taking I know there is risk involved, but I am willing to work hard to achieve my goals.
4. Business Skills I have the knowledge and experience to run a business or have an expert to help me.
5. Organizational Skills I am capable of planning and organizing my work, setting priorities and completing the task.
6. Decision-making Skills After considering the information available to me, I am able to make accurate decisions.
7. Enthusiasm I believe in my product and will work consistently to achieve my goal.
8. Assertiveness I look for new challenges and am always willing to forge ahead.
9. Leadership I can direct others and inspire confidence and loyalty in those I lead.
10 Self-Discipline I can set self-controls to stick to a routine.
11. People Person I like people and am always interested in others.
12. Achievement-oriented Person I always set goals, strive to meet them and then set more.
13. Management Skills I manage resources such as money, people and time to their best advantage, keeping careful and accurate records.
14. Communication Skills I can write and speak clearly and communicate well.
15. Entrepreneurial Spirit and Patience I have the patience to use my entrepreneurial spirit to develop my business and earn a sufficient income.
If most statements describe you, your personality is suited to running a home business.
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CAN YOU START A BUSINESS ON YOUR OWN?
Why not? Are most of the gifts you give to people examples of your work? Why not sell some instead of giving them all away!
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