Here’s the continuation (Part 2 of 2) of how to assess your skill set and whether you are best as an entrepreneur or as an employee…..
You will need an Understanding of Basic Technology or the basic understanding of the process of producing goods and services is a necessary skill. Combined with creative thinking skills entrepreneurs will then have the ability to use that information with purpose and develop a business concept that motivates them.
Lastly, an obvious skill is Basic Accounting and the Ability to Make Financial Decisions. No matter how much you hate it, working with numbers is going to be part of the whole “taking responsibility thing.” Entrepreneurs definitely need to know how to track numbers and then use that information to evaluate the direction their company will move in. If there is a lack of basic accounting knowledge, consider enrolling in some none credit college classes, continuing education classes or, better yet, locate a self-study course. But this is one area that cannot be compromised. It is essential if a reasonable amount of success is to be attained.
Evaluate Your Skills – 10 Questions
1. Are you able to motivate yourself? Yes No
2. Do you like dealing with people? Yes No
3. Are you a leader? Yes No
4. Are you a “take charge” person? Yes No
5. Are you organized? Yes No
6. Do you have “stick-to-it”tiveness? Yes No
7. Can you make decision without hesitancy? Yes No
8. Are you a hard worker? Yes No
9. Do you tend to keep good records? Yes No
10. Are you trustworthy? Yes No
Your Score and What They Mean
If you scored “Yes” for at least eight to ten questions, congratulations! You are considered predisposed to running your own business! Get started immediately.
If you scored “Yes” for five to seven questions, then you have some qualities but you must develop a stronger skill set in areas that resulted in “No” answers.
If you scored “Yes” for less then five questions, don’t consider trying your hand at being an entrepreneur. At least not just yet. It’s just not in you. And don’t consider quitting your job anytime soon, after all, there is nothing wrong with working for someone else. In the meantime, work on your weaknesses if the ‘drive’ is still there and reevaluate in the future.
For those that scored “Yes” for five to ten questions, seriously consider what opportunities present themselves as a possible business model. Once this is established then reach for the stars, pursue your dreams, set goals and achieve them!
After taking this step you will never want to turn back. You will soon reap the rewards of being an entrepreneur and begin to visualize a world of possibilities and opportunities that you may have never dreamed of before. And by using your creative thinking these will be limitless. So enjoy being an entrepreneur!
Until next time, J.
“Take control of your destiny or someone else will”
