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Business Readiness Assessment
Do you think you are ready to start a business?*
Do you have support for business from family and friends?*
Have you ever taken a small business course or seminar?*
Would people who know you say you are entrepreneurial?*
Have you ever worked in a business similar to what you want to start?*
Are you a leader?*
Do you like to make your own decisions?*
Do others turn to you for help in making decisions?*
Do you enjoy competition?*
Do you have willpower and self-discipline?*
Do you plan ahead?*
Do you like people?*
Do you get along with others?*
Would people who know you say you are outgoing?*
Are you aware that running your own business may require working more than 12 hours a day, six days a week, and maybe Sundays and holidays?*
Do you have the physical stamina to handle a "self-employed" workload and schedule?*
Do you have the emotional strength to deal effectively with pressure?*
Are you prepared, if needed, to temporarily lower your standard of living until your business is firmly established?*
Are you comfortable bearing the risk of potentially losing a portion of your savings?*
Do you know what basic skills you will need in order to have a successful business?*
Do you possess those skills?*
Do you feel comfortable using a computer?*
Have you ever worked in a managerial or supervisory capacity?*
Do you think you can be comfortable hiring, disciplining and delegating tasks to employees?*
If you discover you do not have the basic skills needed for your business, will you be willing to delay your plans until you have acquired the necessary skills?*