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.