There are many reasons to become an entrepreneur flexibility, Independence Potential – income and satisfaction

Nearly 1/3 of all people feel that entrepreneurship is the most desirable job

There is a reason that 1/3 of all people don’t become entrepreneurs

Not everyone has the characteristics/skills to become a successful entrepreneur

You may Not like risk Lack organization Lack motivation Have confidence issues

Finish the following statements

1. I’m good at...2. I enjoy...3. I’m interested in...4. I’m proud of...5. I wish I was more...6. People think my good

points are....7. The things I enjoy

most are...8. I’m poor at

1. I dislike...2. I’m bored by...3. I wish I was better

at...4. I wish I was less...5. People think my

bad points are...6. My hobbies are...7. I’ve made money

in the past by....8. The things I’d

most like to get out of life are....

In order to achieve these things I’m willing to sacrifice Personal Time Steady income Recreation A fulfilled Social Life Time with my family Health Stability ......any of your own suggestions

Find 10 other people and ask them (serious answers only please) What they think you’re good at What job they can see you in in the future

Now, list 10 things you feel you’re good at. Qualities – helping others, cheering people up,

being reliable, working hard, etc. Abilities at school, work, extra-curricular

activities Unique talents

This survey will reflect who you are as a person

It will roughly outline the characteristics and skills that you currently process

Nature vs Nurture Most of these skills are born within you However, they can be worked on

Example: Confidence

Go to the following website and complete this survey

4 – Strongly Agree, 3 – Somewhat Agree, 2 – Somewhat Disagree, 1 – Strongly Disagree

We will discuss the results after

http://www.bdc.ca/EN/advice_centre/benchmarking_tools/Pages/entrepreneurial_self_assessment.aspx#.UHWwPUIvRgM