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Session 1: Self-Assessment

1a. Reasons To Start 1b. Reasons Not To Start 1c. Common Traits 1d. Common Mistakes
1e. Aptitude Quiz Summary

Module 1e: Entrepreneurial Aptitude Quiz

This Entrepreneurial Aptitude Quiz presents various behavioral traits that may contribute to being successful in starting and operating your own venture, and shows the result as a quantitative score. This score can help reinforce the conclusions you have been reaching in the prior exercises.

Review this list and talk it over with someone else. Using this as a basis for discussion can often uncover other issues affecting the business development process. Read this list carefully, complete the form, and be as honest with yourself as possible when checking off which level of response you can best identify with. After responding to each of the points introduced below, submit the form to receive a copy via the email address(es) specified.

Instructions: Select an option for each question, and submit the form to receive your score

Entrepreneurial Aptitude Quiz
1. Succeeding is very important to me. Yes Maybe No
2. Once I set a goal, I see it through. Yes Maybe No
3. I am self-confident. Yes Maybe No
4. I do not like to be told what to do. Yes Maybe No
5. I am determined. Yes Maybe No
6. I will take a chance when I think an idea has promise. Yes Maybe No
7. Complete responsibility for all aspects of the business operation. Yes Maybe No
8. Need to have many different skills and talents. Yes Maybe No
9. When I set my mind on something, I am persistent. Yes Maybe No
10. I am inventive. Yes Maybe No
11. I consider the cup half full, not half empty. Yes Maybe No
12. I don't get tired easily when I am interested in a project. Yes Maybe No
13. I am a risk-taker. Yes Maybe No
14. Others have called me hardheaded. Yes Maybe No
15. I would like to set my own hours and working conditions. Yes Maybe No
16. I prefer my own way of doing things. Yes Maybe No
17. I view emotional challenges as opportunities for personal growth. Yes Maybe No
18. I work well by myself. Yes Maybe No
19. I view problems as obstacles to overcome. Yes Maybe No
20. I prefer thinking out of the box and being innovative. Yes Maybe No
21. I am flexible. Yes Maybe No
22. I enjoy figuring things out. Yes Maybe No
23. I often trust my instincts. Yes Maybe No
24. I would like to have control over my earning and growth potential. Yes Maybe No
25. I view mistakes as learning opportunities. Yes Maybe No

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Click the Submit button above to calculate your score.

Interpreting Your Score

Scores are based on the following values:
4 = Yes, 2 = Maybe, 0 = No

Now – on to Summary Session 1

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