SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ENTREPRENEUR? Quiz

Sometimes things happen and I can't explain why but I am happy that they did

When I set my goals, I don't tend to visualize how it will feel to achieve them.

I do whatever it takes to do a deal even if it means telling a few white lies

I am starting a business to get rich but I am not that interested in the business itself

I always keep my focus on the "end of the road" rather than short term problems or issues

I cheat a little on my income tax.

I believe in the Hemingway saying, "When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen"

I find it hard to keep going a project when others are not that interested

I find it hard to think of original ideas.

When working on a project if I hit a dead end I lose interest in continuing

If I needed to start my business I would be happy to jump on a plane to visit potential customers from day one

I sometimes miss a meal in order to finish what I'm doing.

I don't think you need to be passionate about a business to succeed, it's better to be highly skilled and knowledgeable

I agree with the saying "Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men"

I think change is inevitable, it's our job to exploit it

It is better to have tried and failed than never to have tried at all

If I believe in what I am doing I will not be knocked off course by others opinions

I have faith in my team that they will deliver no matter what

I believe in my idea and I don't think we should change the course of business under any circumstances

I find goal setting and future planning counter productive and prefer to just do things that are on my to-do list

My reputation is important over the long term and I would rather lose a big deal than tarnish it

I never panic when faced with a disaster, I just get on with things and work them out

After making a decision, I sometimes wonder whether I've made the right one.

I am always coming up with new ideas and dreams

I am happy to live my life without uncertainty and don't like make leaps of faith

I prefer to leave the sales and customer discussions to others to work out

It's important to be very careful and not to take risks with your own money

I don't believe a person can start a successful business unless they are fully qualified

When doing my homework on a new business I cold-call as many people as possible to get their opinion

I don't feel discouraged when others disagree with my opinions.

At times I question my own ability to succeed but I have faith in myself and I keep going

The Japanese proverb, "Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare" is nonsense

I brainstorm with my staff or colleagues whenever I need creative ideas.

I feel uncomfortable talking with others about the mistakes I have made.

I am like a dog with a bone, once I start I have to finish everything

I don't enjoy persuading and exciting people about my ideas, I prefer to let others do the talking

You're not obligated to win. You're obligated to keep trying to do the best you can every day.

I don't enjoy speaking to groups of people.

Before I make an important decision, I ask for feedback from people I respect.

It is important to have a vision of the future, a big goal, that you can focus on achieving no matter what

I need to keep taking on challenges and testing myself.

It is important for me to know that I have a dependable income.

I believe in the saying, "Honesty is for the most part less profitable than dishonesty"

When discussing an issue, I try to relate to the other person's situation.

I am not happy standing up and talking to an audience

I look for new ways of doing things.

Sometimes I lose motivation for my business because I am not sure of it's value to me and my family

I don't like to fail as people with ridicule me and I will never get a second chance

I usually have a plan of action before starting a project.

Faith is irrelevant in the outcome of a successful business, you need money to be successful

Once I've met a challenge I am usually satisfied, and don't need to look for other projects.

I often have doubts about my abilities and these stop me from doing things I want to do

Sometimes I will need to continue my business against all the logical evidence because I believe in my dream

I would start my own business if I felt right about it, in spite of my family's reservations.

If I am faced with a sudden change in plans, I can quickly think of alternatives and decide on a new direction.

I don't feel anxious about giving up my job to start a business.

I think that I should act based on clear evidence and don't like to make decisions without that even if I have no choice

When I am placed in a new situation at work, I quickly sort out what needs to be done.

It's better to get short term goals achieved one by one rather than have a big dream to focus on

Quite often I have a job to do that I don't have the skills for but I do it anyway

I believe in the saying,

Faith is for religious people and should not enter into business decisions

I always do something right the first time, I don't change my approach.

It's better to give something a go but if it's just too hard to move on to something else

When I have an idea I think it's important to stick to it without getting others opinions

If I don't reach my objectives within a short time, I tend to lose interest.

When I do a sport or hobby I am constantly competing with myself to improve my performance

When a decision has to be made, I can make it easily even though I am not sure of the outcome.

I enjoy trying to excite and enthuse people about my ideas

I will stand up for what I believe in even if it gets me fired

After I have an idea I like to think long and hard about it before getting it started

I am happy to tell anyone about my business and try and persuade them to get involved

I am good at finding a creative solution to a problem or to get people to move a roadblock

If someone in authority tells me something can't be done I tend to agree

The very essence of leadership is that you have to have a vision.

I wouldn't take on a new business idea unless I had all the right experience and financial backing

The quote "Without faith, nothing is possible. With it, nothing is impossible" makes sense to me

I don't let work get in the way of my social and family life

In a tense situation, I get rattled easily.

I like to focus on my job and don't like having to juggle many tasks at once

I believe "If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again."

When I get bad news about that affects others it's best to keep that to myself

I think the saying, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going" is ridiculous

If I had to choose between paying myself and a staff member, I will pay myself first

If the new business is not working out I will find a way to get the sales, money or resources I need whatever it takes

I am prepared to work seven days a week to get my business started

I believe that I can accomplish anything I set my mind to do.

When starting a business it's better to go slowly and take our time rather than try and get customers right away

Once I set an objective, I don't care how long it takes to attain it.

I can easily distinguish between myself and the business, allowing me to face my mistakes and move

I would employ staff if I needed them even if I wasn't sure we could pay them at the end of the month

I tell the truth about situations even if it reflects badly on me personally

I believe in the saying, "Nothing ventured, nothing gained.”

I get frustrated if I don't receive immediate rewards for my efforts.

I am reluctant to modify my tactics once I've made up my mind.

I don't have a great deal of money or relevant education to start a business but I am going to anyway

Life is tough and you need to do what you have to do, even if it means stepping on others to succeed in business

I have a plan for my life with key goals and outcomes that I review regularly

I don't like talking about my business and ideas unless someone steals them

I really understand my business and don't need any advice on how best to succeed