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A Questionnaire to assist you in choosing the opportunity that's right for you.
Who said that it's easy to start a new business? It takes a lot of preparation and hard work!
Is a business right for you? If so, which one? Answering this questionnaire will assist you in making the right decision and getting started. These questions should make you think about your particular personality and about what you need to know to go into your own business. Write yes or no next to each question. After answering this questionnaire, use the answers to analyze what is suitable to your personality and lifestyle. Some of the important questions:
1-Should I definitely go into business?
2-If so, what type-service or product oriented business would I like and be good?
3-Should the business be people oriented or Internet oriented?
4-Which company appears to complement my personality, abilities, needs and lifestyle the best?
Good luck in the pursuit of your dream!
Personal Considerations
1. ___I like to make my own decisions and try my own ideas.
2. ___I enjoy being challenged and thrive on competition.
3. ___I have evaluated my personality; it lends itself favorably to business.
4. ___I really like people; I'm friendly and out going by nature and can put myself in the other person's shoes.
5. ___I am honest and ethical and have a good record with the people in my community.
6. ___I have willpower and self-discipline, always get things done within a reasonable period of time and try to plan ahead.
7. ___I like to work and understand that my own business will require me to work very hard to make it a success.
8. ___I have the energy to do all the work involved (standing, walking, talking, smiling, driving, lifting) in the day-to-day operations.
9. ___I can shoulder many responsibilities and juggle little details.
10. ___I realize I can't be all things to all people at all times but that a great deal will be expected of me in my own business.
11. ___I don't know everything. There are still things to learn-new ideas for me to consider also advice from others.
12. ___I am adaptable. I can be flexible if the business requires change.
13. ___I try to use good, basic common sense ion most situations.
15. ___I would rather work on the computer, or by myself, than with others.
16. ___I am organized.
17. ___I get distracted easily.
18. ___I understand that if I go into business on a part time basis that I will be working very hard, have the extra time and need to juggle my full time job with the business.
Financial Considerations
19. ___I have a head for figures and will be able to relate necessary items to my accountant who will be in charge of technical details.
20. ___I have enough money to go into business or can get it from friends, family or bank (or other sources).
21. ___I know that I may have to spend some money to create an office.
22. ___I know that I will need to spend money to get office supplies.
23. ___I know that it might take awhile until the business shows a profit.
24. ___I know my community needs and that enough people will spend money for the goods I plan to supply.
25. ___I've studied the strengths and weaknesses of my competition.
26. ___I realize the importance of advertising and promoting my service or products.
27. ___I know that I will have to spend money to advertise to get more people in my downline.
Management Considerations
28. ___I realize that inexperience and poor management cause about 90% of business failures.
29. ___I am familiar with retail record keeping.
30. ___If my business thrives I know I may have to hire employees to assist me.
31. ___My experience or education has prepared me for maintaining positive relationships with employees and my downline while obtaining results.
32. ___I know how to be assertive with customers without becoming aggressive.
33. ___I am willing to read, research and learn as much as I can before taking the "plunge", so as to give myself every advantage.
Final Considerations
34. ___I have considered the alternatives of working for someone else and "being my own boss".
35. ___I know that my family will help out and also lend moral support.
36. ___My friends will be helpful because that are capable of impartial thinking and will be non-judgmental.
37. ___It's hard for me to make my family understand that when I am working, even though it's at home, that I can't be disturbed unless it's an emergency.
38. ___I have always wanted to be in my own business.
39. ___I am ready to meet the challenge.
40. ___I have checked out many opportunities and I have chosen the one that best suits my personality and lifestyle.
41. ___If I choose a MLM, I know that I have to develop a good working relationship with my upline.
42. ___If I choose a MLM, I know that I will get good training and support from my upline.
43. ___I have researched both the negatives and positives of the company to which I am choosing to be associated.
44. ___Do I believe in the service or products the company is offering.
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