Do You have what it takes to own your own business or to become an entrepreneur (not everyone is meant for the self employment insanity)?   Take a look at our Entrepreneur's Check List to see where you stand...

Are you a self starter?

1. I do things on my own, Nobody has to tell me to get going.
2. If someone gets me started, I keep going all right.
3. Easy does it. I don't put myself out unless I have to.

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How do you feel about other people?

1. I like people. I can get along with just about anybody.
2. I have plenty of friends; I don't need anyone else.
   
3. Most people irritate me.

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Can you lead others?

1. I can get most people to go along when I start something.
2. I can give the orders if someone tells me what we should do.
   
3. I let someone else get things moving; then I go along with it.

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Can you take responsibility?

1. I like to take charge of things and see them through.
2. I'll take over if I have to, but I'd rather let someone else be responsible.
3. There's always some eager beavers around wanting to show how smart they are. I say let them take the responsibility

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How good of an organizer are you?

1. I like to have a plan before I start. I'm usually the one to get things lined up when the group wants to do something.
2. I do all right unless things get too confusing; then I quit.
   
3. Just when I'm all set, something comes along and presents too many problems, so I just take things as they come.

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How good of a worker are you?

1. I can keep going as long as I need to. I don't mind working hard for something I want.  If I make up my mind to do something, I don't let anything stop me.
2. I'll work hard for a while, but when I've had enough, that's it. I can't see that hard work gets me anywhere.
   
3. I usually finish what I start if it goes well.  If it doesn't go right away, I quit. Why beat my brains out?

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How good is your health?

1. I never get run down.
   
2. I have enough energy for most things I want to do.
3. I run out of energy sooner than most of my friends seem to.

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Count the checks you made.

How many checks are there beside the first answer to each question? __________

How many checks are there beside the second answer to each question? ________

How many checks are there beside the third answer to each question? __________

If most of your checks are beside the first answers, you probably have what it takes to run a business. If not, you're likely to have more trouble than you can handle by yourself. Better find a partner who is strong on the points you're weak on. If many checks are beside the third answer, not even a good partner will be able to shore you up.

Ok.  So your score on the checklist wasn't that great.  There is still hope... You may be a SECRET ENTREPRENEUR