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Section 1.2 Becoming an Entrepreneur
Are You Ready to Be an Entrepreneur?
Does this sound like you? No, definitely
not me.
Occasionally. This describes
me most of
the time.
This describes
me all of
the time.
1 point 2 points 3 points 4 points
1. Others consider me to be a leader. 3
2. I want control of whatever job, project,
or work I am doing.
4
3. Others turn to me for help when making
decisions.
3
4. I am willing to commit long hours and
work seven days a week to make my
business a success.
2
5. I am a team player. 3
6. I enjoy tackling a challenge with a group
of people.
2
7. When I hear the word impossible, I
begin to think of how it can be done.
4
8. I want to change things for the better. I
am not satisfied with the way things are.
4
9. I enjoy the freedom, power, and ability
to make money based on my decisions
and talents.
4
10. I would like being my own boss. 4
11. I am persistent and will rarely take no
for an answer.
3
12. I have always been good at selling
things, whether it was for a student
fund-raiser or selling an idea to a
teacher.
3
13. I take responsibility for my actions.
When I am wrong, I am willing to
admit it. When I am right, I want to be
recognized.
3
14. My teachers and friends know they can
count on me to get work done.
4
15. I am a risk taker. 2
16. I am willing to invest my own money to
start a business.
3
17. I am confident in my ability to make
good decisions.
3
TOTAL = 54 6 24 24
A score of 60–85: high likelihood of being an entrepreneur.
A score of 35–60: needs to develop more entrepreneurial skills.
A score of 0–35: not yet ready to be an entrepreneur.
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Figure 1-8. Entrepreneur Self-Assessment Checklist