Checklist: Is Self Employment right for you?

Would you like to run your own business? Then use the following points as a checklist to make sure that self employment is right for you:  


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* I'm motivated by the prospect of making money.
* I feel extremely passionate about my business idea.  
* I've got the physical energy to keep working long hours if necessary.
* I believe in my own abilities.
* I enjoy working in a customer led environment.
* I adopt a problem solving approach and relish difficult tasks.
* I can set myself challenging but attainable goals.
* I analyse situations and come up with solutions to problems.
* If I make mistakes I can learn from them.
* I know when to seek advice.
* I can cope with stress.
* I enjoy early starts.
* I set myself high standards and make sure I meet them.
* I know how to differentiate my business from my competitors in order to have an edge. 
* I think on my feet and can change and adapt in response to situations.
* I have a high degree of commitment to anything I get involved with.
* I take personal responsibility for tasks I take on.
* I can motivate others.
* I am a good organiser.
* I can be assertive without being aggressive.
* I am a positive thinker. 


 

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  • 12 Mar 2010, 5:38 AM Walethia Aquil wrote:
    The economic climate today is a true test for the entrepreneur.

    Today's business person has to be creative and resourceful not to mention having passion and a belief that what they have to offer the world is a benefit to mankind.
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