Self-Assessment
Explanation of Assessment Responses
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The 10 questions that you just answered are an excerpt from a
40-question self-assessment in Just a Couple
of Women Talkin’ – The Real Story of Being a Woman Entrepreneur,
by Terri Bonar-Stewart and Linda Gravett, Ph.D. The book is
designed to guide prospective entrepreneurs in their journey towards
business ownership.
This shortened version of the self-assessment can give you some keen
insights about how well you’d do as an entrepreneur. For
example, entrepreneurs in start-ups often spend a high percentage of
their work day alone. They must be active listeners and
willing to leverage others’ talents to achieve results.
If you scored less than 35 on this assessment, it doesn’t mean that
you absolutely would fail as an entrepreneur. It does mean,
however, that being in business for yourself right now would be a
struggle and outside – probably way outside – your comfort zone.
A score of less than 35 means that you have some professional or
self development needs in your immediate future, such as
establishing a healthy nest egg as a hedge against the financial
risk of business ownership.
If your score falls into the 36 – 44 range, you have a moderate
chance of success as an entrepreneur. There may be two or
three question marks that should be addressed prior to leaving
“regular employment.” For instance, perhaps you’re currently
not adept at calling or writing someone out of the blue to pitch a
product or service. To build a level of skill and comfort in
this area, you could take steps such as joining the fund raising
committee for a nonprofit organization in order to practice this art
and skill.
If your score is in the 45+ range, you are ready now – or will be
soon – to venture into business ownership. Perhaps you simply
need to learn more about options for legal entities – such as
incorporations and LLC’s – or gather information about venture
capitalists in your area.
If this self-assessment encourages you to learn more about becoming
an entrepreneur, check out how you can order our book with the
entire 40 questions by clicking on this
link
to the book announcement.
If you have any questions or need more information about this self-assessment, please complete our Contact Form, or contact Dr. Gravett by telephone at 513-753-8870.