Entrepreneurship Assessment Scoring Guide

Entrepreneurship Assessment Scoring Guide

by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.

Thanks again for participating in our Entrepreneurship Assessment.

An entrepreneur -- someone who starts and runs his or her own business -- who organizes, operates, and assumes both the rewards and the risks from running the enterprise. It takes specific traits to operate a business, including accounting and financial skills, sales and marketing skills, time management and organizational skills, planning and implementation skills, and the ability to have a vision to fulfill an unmet (or poorly met) need better than competitors. It's a major step from working for someone else and having limited responsibilities to creating and running an entire business -- with all the responsibilities on your shoulders. Still, for many people, the rewards are much greater than the risks. You don't need a "big" idea for your starting your business, but you do need some idea -- and an expertise that is in demand.

So, how did you fare on our Entrepreneurship Assessment?

Scoring:

Give yourself 4 points for every yes response and 0 points for every no response.

92-100 pts. -- You appear ready to become an entrepreneur! Congratulations. You have the right balance of skills, outlook, and financial preparedness to strongly consider the move from employee to owner.

84-91 pts. -- You definitely have many of the traits to become a successful entrepreneur, but probably need further research or training to make the leap. While you are contemplating where you may have some deficiencies, consider starting your business part-time while you continue working at your regular job.

Under 84 pts. -- You may have the dreams and desires to become an entrepreneur, but there are enough skills or traits that are lacking, that you need to move very slowly in your planning. Use the "no" responses from this assessment to see where you have some weaknesses -- and if you still want to become an entrepreneur, make a plan to overcome those deficiencies.

Need more entrepreneur-related information and resources? Go to this section of Quintessential Careers: Entrepreneur & Business Start-Up Tools and Resources.

Don't forget to check out our entire collection of Tests and Quizzes for Job-Seekers.

Questions about some of the terminology used in this quiz? Get more information (definitions and links) on key college, career, and job-search terms by going to our Job-Seeker's Glossary of Job-Hunting Terms.

QuintCareers.com Founder Dr. Randall Hansen

Dr. Randall S. Hansen is founder of Quintessential Careers, one of the oldest and most comprehensive career development sites on the Web, as well CEO of EmpoweringSites.com. He is also founder of MyCollegeSuccessStory.com and EnhanceMyVocabulary.com. He is publisher of Quintessential Careers Press, including the Quintessential Careers electronic newsletter, QuintZine. Dr. Hansen is also a published author, with several books, chapters in books, and hundreds of articles. He's often quoted in the media and conducts empowering workshops around the country. Finally, Dr. Hansen is also an educator, having taught at the college level for more than 15 years. Visit his personal Website or reach him by email at randall(at)quintcareers.com.

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