Do You Have What it Takes?

If you think you have what it takes to start up and operate your own business we encourage you to take the following personality test. Answering the questions as honestly as possible will give you the most accurate result.

Can you live without structure? Yes.
The idea of living without a regular job or paycheck makes me nervous.
No. I like routine and structure in my life.
Are you a self starter? Yes. I am motivated to do things on my own.
If someone helps me get started I will follow through.
Usually I would rather follow than lead.
Are you creative? Yes. I frequently coming up with new ideas.
Sometimes I come up with new Ideas
No, not really.
How do you feel about taking risks? I enjoy being somewhat on the edge.
I think calculated risks are acceptable sometimes.
I don't really like to take much risk.
Do you plan ahead? Yes. I am a planner.
I do plan and feel having a plan is important but I also think there are times to be spontaneous.
I prefer to wing it.
Do you have a high level of will-power and self-discipline? Yes.
I am disciplined when necessary.
No, not really.
Are you a leader? Yes.. I can usually get people to go along with me when I initiate something.
When needed I can give orders.
I feel more comfortable letting others initiate things.
Are you competitive? Yes.
When necessary, I can be.
No, I am more the laid back type.
How organized are you? I prefer to have a plan before I start something.
When it is necessary to be well organized.
I can be. Organization is not one of my strong traits.
Describe your energy I am like the energizer bunny.
I have enough energy to do most of the things I want to do.
Most of the people I know have more energy than I do.
Do you like taking responsibility Yes. I enjoy being in charge and making certain what is started is finished.
I'll take over when I have to although I would prefer to let someone else do it.
No. Let someone else take the responsibility.
Are you decisive? Yes. I think on my feet and can make quick decisions if necessary.
I prefer not to make decisions quickly but I can if needed.
No, I prefer to let someone else make the decisions.
Can you handle uncertainty? Yes.
If necessary, even though I don't like it.
No. I need to know what to expect.
How hard do you work when you are at your job? Very hard. I will do whatever is necessary to finish each task.
I work hard but I have my limits.
Work is not my priority, I think there are more important things to do.
Will you perservere with an assignment or task until it is finished? When I decide to do something I don't stop until it is finished.
Usually.
If I am having difficulties with the task I won't finish.
     
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