Entrepreneur Assessment Successful entrepreneurs tend to engage in specific behaviours that directly relate to their penchant for success. While some of these behaviours are innate, others can be learned, practiced and developed. Your ability to make decisions, your attitude towards achieving goals and whether you are able to remain optimistic during difficult periods are factors that may influence how well you can manage being your own boss. Wondering if you've got what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur? Take the Entrepreneur Quiz and see how you measure up in these 5 key areas: Achievement Striving Industriousness Passion Taking Control, and Creativity Once you've completed the quiz, your results will help to highlight your entrepreneurial strengths as well as identify those areas that could be improved. 1. Generally speaking I aim directly at the goal. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate Nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 2. Generally speaking I have extra time on my hands. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 3. I generally listen to my feelings when making important decisions. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 4. I believe that unfortunate events occur because of bad luck. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 5. Generally speaking I enjoy solving complex problems. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 6. I generally just get enough work done to get by. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 7. I won't quit a task before it is finished. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 8. I generally plan my life in a logical manner. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 9. I just know that I'll be a success! Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 10. I don't pride myself on being unique. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 11. I generally turn plans into actions. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 12. I don't feel that work is an important part of my life. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 13. My life goals are based on inspirations, moreso than logic. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 14. I tend to see difficulties everywhere. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 15. I find I ask questions that nobody else does. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 16. I generally find that my life has a rather slow pace. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 17. I always finish things despite the obstacles in my way. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 18. I believe important decisions should be based on logical reasoning. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 19. I like to be responsible for making decisions. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 20. I'm not seen as someone who comes up with new and different ideas. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 21. I always jump into tasks with all my heart. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 22. I generally don't finish what I start. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 23. I plan my life according to how I'm feeling. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 24. I feel that I have a hard time dealing with things. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 25. I love to think up new ways of doing things. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 26. I'm generally not highly motivated to succeed. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 27. When I'm working, I don't get sidetracked. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 28. I generally listen to my brain rather than my heart. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 29. I believe that my success relies on my ability rather than my luck. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 30. I generally won't probe deeply into a subject. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 31. I always try to surpass others' accomplishments. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 32. I tend to give up easily. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 33. I believe emotions give direction to life. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 34. I don't like being responsible for making decisions. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 35. I'm great at coming up with new and different ideas. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 36. I generally don't invest much time and effort into my work. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 37. I consider myself a hard worker. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 38. I make decisions based on facts, not feelings. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 39. I generally feel up to any task. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 40. I'm not interested in theoretical discussions. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 41. I persist until everything is perfect. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 42. I generally don't stick with what I decide to do. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 43. I tend to listen to my heart rather than my brain. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 44. I tend to blow my chances. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 45. My imagination stretches beyond that of my friends. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 46. I generally find it difficult to get down to work. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 47. I generally put work above pleasure. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 48. I believe emotional factors are of little importance. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 49. When I make a decision, I make it and move on. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate 50. I have a hard time understanding abstract ideas. Very Inaccurate Moderately Inaccurate Neither Accurate nor Inaccurate Moderately Accurate Very Accurate Congratulations! You've completed the Entrepreneur Quiz. Provide your Name and Email below to see your results (we'll also email you a copy for future reference). Name Business Email Time's up Did you know that you may be able to get funding for your small business? Click here for more details Get everything you need to do to launch your small business in 30 days Get your personalized Startup Assessment Report now 1. What's your Start-Up Stage? Time spent on my business: Please select one... None yet. But I'd like to start now.Some. I spend a few hours a week on my business.A lot. My startup is my main focus. So far I have: Please select one... an idea for a business, but that's basically it. done some research, but need help with the next steps. started my business plan but could use some professional advice. 2. What are your Start-Up Needs? I need help with: Please select one... Turning my idea into a viable concept for a product or service. Guidance in planning my business strategy. I need help figuring out how to finance my business. I could use some help with all of this. So far I have: Please select one... registered my business or obtained a business number started working on my business plan. calculated my startup costs I have not completed any of these steps just yet. 3. What are your Funding Options? I am located in... Please select one... AlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaOntarioNew BrunswickNew FoundlandNova ScotiaNunavutP.E.IQuebecSaskatchewanYukon I need funds for: Please select one... Research & DevelopmentImproving Cash FlowDeveloping my product/servicePurchasing EquipmentHiring StaffExporting GoodsMarketing
