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So you're thinking about starting your own business?

Susan T. Spencer, small business consultant and author of Briefcase Essentials, says not so fast.

Not everyone is cut out for entrepreneurship, so Spencer recommends a little self-test to see if you've got the right stuff to grow a small business. Answer Yes or No to the 10 questions, then calculate using the the Success Key below.

1. Passion and Drive - Can you keep your nose to the grindstone for 10-12 hours a day, 7 days a week for the first two years?
2. Diligence - Do you have the ability to research a business opportunity or idea thoroughly and objectively determine which businesses suit your skills?
3. Persistence - Can you take “No” for an answer and keep moving forward without taking that “No” personally?

To read the full, original article click on this link: Quiz time: Thinking about starting a small business? - SignOnSanDiego.com

Author: Penni Crabtree