Review the traits required of a successful entrepreneur.
Rate yourself objectively on a scale of 1 to 10.

  1. Drive. Highly motivated with above normal personal energy. Highly developed sense of independence, initiative and responsibility.
  2. Self Confidence. Strong belief in one's self and ability to achieve goals.
  3. Long-Term Commitment. Willing to work toward goals that may be distant.
  4. Persistent at Problem Solving. Determination to complete tasks, to seeing things through.
  5. Moderate Risk-taking. Talent for managing risk, for not "gambling."
  6. Dealing with Failure. Ability to take failures as learning experiences.
  7. Thinking Ability. Strong sense of enterprise, of using one's ideas, abilities, and critical and analytical thinking.
  8. Personally Well-adjusted. Emotionally stable, positive, tactful in personal relations. Dependable, honest.
  9. Articulate. Able to clearly and effectively communicate orally and in writing.
10. Knowledgeable About the Proposed Business. Highly informed of the actual process of pricing goods and services, and able to use this knowlege purposefully.
11. Total Immersion. Willing to commit to the building of a business, to invest savings, and to live on reduced income while building the business.
12. People and Team Building. Capacity to attract, motivate and build a high quality team.