Is Going Solo for You?

Take this quiz to learn if going into business for yourself is right for you. Try to imagine your answers through the lens of being in your new business.

Rank how you'd describe yourself, from 1(low) to 5(high):

Creative

Flexible – can change direction or adapt to new situations

Comfortable with success – want it and deserve it!

Enjoy meeting new people

Optimistic – naturally look for solutions

Perceptive – quick to understand where people are coming from

Self-confident

Persistent

Responsible – deliver on commitments

Comfortable taking risks

Energetic

Innovative – see new twists or angles on things

Independent - excited to be going it alone

Persuasive

Effective communicator

Resilient – bounce back quickly

Organized

Learn from mistakes

Self-directed

 

Each of these you can answer yes to means you’ve got a head start!
Give yourself 5 bonus points for each.

I have a source of supplemental income while my business grows.

I know whom I want as clients and where to find them.

I have a large circle of friends and business associates to jump-start my networking efforts.

I have a plan for covering my start-up costs.

Interpreting your score:

If you score 90 or above: Go for it!  A coach can assist you in fine-tuning these skills to meet the opportunities and challenges of your particular business.

If you score 70-89: You’ve got a good start. Consider hiring a coach or mentor to support you and accelerate your learning curve.

If you score below 70: Consider postponing your decision while you learn some of the needed skills, or partner with someone who has them.

 

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