 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 I enjoy I’m interested in I’m proud of I wish I was more People think my good points are The things I enjoy most are I’m poor at 1. I dislike I’m bored by I wish I was better at I wish I was less People think my bad points are My hobbies are I’ve made money in the past by 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  marking_tools/Pages/entrepreneurial_self_ass essment.aspx#.UHWwPUIvRgM