The following test will help you decide if you have what it takes to run a business. Be honest!
Select the answer that best describes you. You can print this test by selecting the text on this page then click File then Print and click on print selection then click OK.
A. Are you a self-starter?
1. I do things on my own. No one has to tell me to get going.
2. If someone gets me started, I keep going all right.
3. Easy does it. I don’t put myself out until I have to.
B. How do you feel about other people?
1. I like people and can get along with just about anyone.
2. I have plenty of friends and don’t need anyone else.
3. Most people irritate me.
C. Can you lead others?
1. I can get most people to go along when I start something.
2. I can give the orders if someone tells me what we should do.
3. I let someone else get things moving, and then I go along if I feel like it.
D. Can you take responsibility?
1. I like to take charge at things and see them through.
2. I’ll take over if I have to, but I’d rather let someone else be responsible.
3. There’s always some eager beaver around wanting to show how smart he is. I say, “Let ‘em”.
E. How good of an organizer are you?
1. I like to have a plan before I start. I’m usually the one to get thins lined up.
2. I do all right unless things get too confusing; then I quit.
3. I get all set and then something comes along and I get distracted. So I just take things as they come.
F. How good of a worker are you?
1. I can keep going as long as I need to. I don’t mind working hard for something I want.
2. I’ll work hard for a while, but when I’ve had enough, that’s O.K.
3. I can’t see that hard work gets you anywhere.
G. Can you make decisions?
1. I can make up my mind in a hurry if I have to. It usually turns out okay too.
2. I can if I have plenty of time. If I have to make up my mind fast, I think later that I should have decided the other way.
3. I don’t like to be the one to decide things.
H. Can people trust what you say?
1. You bet they can. I don’t say things that I don’t mean.
2. I try to be on the level most of the time, but sometimes I say what is easiest.
3. Why bother if other people don’t know the difference?
I. Can you stick with it?
1. If I make up my mind to do something, I don’t let anything stop me.
2. I usually finish what I start – if it goes well.
3. If it doesn’t go right immediately, I quit. Why beat my brains out?
J. How good is your health?
1. I never run down.
2. I have enough energy for most things I want to do.
3. I run out of energy sooner than most of my friends.
Now add up your score, ___________
A total of 12 or higher will seriously reduce your chances of success.
