Entrepreneur's self assessment questionnaire

This questionnaire will offer some indication of whether you are the type of person that should consider an own business. It is not to say that a positive outcome is a recipe for success, but rather an indication of whether you are at least showing entrepreneurial characteristics.

This is your own test and needs to be conducted with 100% honesty to ensure the result is accurate. 

Rate each question from 1 – 4, with a rating 1 = you disagree strongly with the statement, 2 = disagree to some extent, 3 = you agree to some extent and 4= you agree strongly with the statement. You will note that some answer have a positive and some negative scores. Add the scores (positives less negatives), to get to a final answer.

 Your score:

Total of more than 15

You indicate an appetite for risk, a characteristic closely associated with entrepreneurs. You are prepared to work hard, sacrifice your personal life style and are success driven. Those with a score of more than 30 are typical entrepreneurs and should consider moving into an own business. You are probably innovative and creative, can identify a business opportunity passing by and is prepared to go the extra mile.

Total score of -15 to +15

You show sign of entrepreneurship, but it seems you may still have some reservations whether you should go into an own business, or whether you have the characteristics of a typical entrepreneur. You still need time before you make that big decision. You may enjoy the security offered of a permanent job (job security), operating in an environment of structure and rules. You may not be ready to break away and run your own business.

Total score of -15 or more

The comfort of employment and having a steady income per month without the worry where the money comes from seems important to you. Your personal life is a priority and prefers to have less pressure on your free time. You may not be too creative and a business opportunity will pass without notice. You may be able to handle stress, but not to the extent that an own business demands. I prefer an environment of structures, procedures and some rules to guide my daily life. It seems a stable work condition is your preference and an own business is not the short term answer.