1. Are you a self-starter?
Yes, I like to think up ideas and implement them.
If someone helps me get started, I will definitely follow through.
Frankly, I would rather follow than lead.

2. How do you feel about taking risks?
I really like the feeling of being on the edge a bit.
Calculated risks are acceptable at times.
I like the tried and true.

3. Are you a leader?
Yes.
Yes, when necessary.
No, not really.

4. Can you and your family live without a regular paycheck?
Yes, if that is what it takes.
I would rather not, but understand that may be part of the process.
I do not like that idea at all.

5. Could you fire someone who really needed the job your business provided?
Yes, I may not like it, but that is the way it goes sometimes.
I hope so.
I really can't see myself doing that.

6. Are you willing to work 50 hours a week, or more?
Again, if that is what it takes, yes.
Maybe in the beginning.
I think many other things are more important than work.

7. Are you self-confident?
You bet!
Most of the time.
Unfortunately, that is not one of my strong suits.

8. Can you live with uncertainty?
Yes.
If I have to, but I don't like it.
No, I like knowing what to expect.

9. Can you stick with it once you have put your mind to something?
I usually will not let anything get in the way.
Most of the time, if I like what I am doing.
Not always.

10. Are you creative?
Yes, I do get a log of good ideas.
I can be.
No, not really.

11. Are you competitive?
To a fault sometimes.
Sure, mostly.
Not really, my nature is more laid-back.

12. Do you have a lot of willpower and self-discipline?
Yes.
I am disciplined when I need to be.
Not really.

13. Are you individualistic or would you rather go along with the status quo?
I like to think things through myself and do things my way.
I am sometimes an original.
I think strongly individualistic people are a bit strange.

14. Can you live without structure?
Yes.
Actually, the idea of living without a regular job makes me nervous.
No, I like routine and structure in my life.

15. Do you have many business skills?
Yes I do, and those I don't have, I'll learn.
I have some.
No, not really.

16. Are you flexible and willing to change course when things are not going
your way?

Yes.
I like to think so, but others may disagree.
No, I have a fairly rigid personality.

17. Do you have experience in the business you are thinking of starting?
Yes.
Some.
No.

18. Can you juggle multiple tasks?
Yes.
I think so.
I think not.

19. Are you willing to really hustle for clients and customers?
Sure.
If I have to.
I would rather not.

20. How well do you handle pressure?
Quite well.
Its not my strongest trait, but I can do it.
Not well at all.

Your score:
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Scoring:

80 - 100:
You have both the temperament and the skills to become an entrepreneur..
60 - 79:
You are not a natural entrepreneur, but may become one over time.
Below 60:
You would be wise to think of something else to do besides self-employment.