Quiz:
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DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE AN ENTREPRENEUR?
A CHECKLIST OF YOUR PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
There have been numerous research studies into the essential nature and attributes of the entrepreneur. Based on those studies, the following twenty characteristics are regarded generally as being important for success in small business and entrepreneurship.
- In the first column, indicate which seven you regard as most important to success
- In the third column, indicate which seven you regard as the least important.
- The remaining six can then be considered as reasonably important and marked as such in the second column.
- If you feel that you are lacking any of these critical characteristics, mark the column on the far right.
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Most Important |
Reasonably
Important |
Least Important |
Don’t Possess Characteristic |
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High energy level |
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Good physical health |
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A strong need to achieve |
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A willingness to take risks |
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A desire to create |
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A need to closely associate |
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A strong desire for money |
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A willingness to tolerate uncertainty |
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An ability to get along with employees |
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Being well organized |
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Self-reliant |
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A need for power |
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Patience |
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Competitiveness |
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Desire & willingness to take initiative |
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Self-confident |
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Versatility |
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Perseverance |
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Innovativeness |
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Ability to lead effectively |
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*Meet with a WASBEC representative to discuss your results. |
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