SELF-ASSESSMENT: Are You READY to Start Up Your Virtual Biz?

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Are you ready? Let's find out! Your Assessment is NOT scored. This is intended to be a means for you to self-evaluate whether you are ready to make the leap into entrepreneurship. Any data collected will not be shared beyond our staff.

Please elaborate on as many answers as you are able.

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Email *

Name *

First and last name

Country *

Website address (optional)

What are your qualifications? What skills do you have that are marketable? *

Have you researched your market and potential? (If yes, please explain what you found) *

Are you able to manage your time well? (Your time = $)

Does your business idea "fit" into your life and lifestyle? *

Prioritizing - Are you able to prioritize projects and tasks for multiple supervisors at one time (i.e., supervisors = clients) *

Working Independently. Can you work with no supervision? Troubleshoot issues yourself without hand-holding? *

Are you self-assured? Confident in your skills and ability? *

Are you able to "fly by the seat of your pants", so to speak? (i.e., deciding on a course of action as you move along) *

Are you able to promote yourself shamelessly? *

Do you have exceptional communication skills? *

Do you have the SKILLS and EDUCATION necessary to offer the services you expect to offer? Are those services actually in demand? *

Can you live with some level of isolation? One of the primary complaints of solopreneurs is being isolated. (Know if this is a limitation and work to mitigate it before it becomes a problem for you because it can be a deal-breaker.) *

Are you ready to wear ALL the hats previously held by your boss or be willing and able to outsource those hats that you know would be better served by someone else? *

Finances - Are you READY? Do you have your initial necessary equipment, software, supplies? Note: Saying no here does NOT mean you cannot start up. Again, this is for reflection and knowing where you stand. *

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Note that this is an assessment, not a graded quiz. This is intended to make you think about and analyze the general aspects of what it takes to become an entrepreneur, and in particular, a virtual entrepreneur. Most virtual entrepreneurs are solopreneurs, and most work from home or a private office.

The idea is not to discourage in any way, but force a reflection about what the caveats are when starting from scratch. Be honest with yourself. I have known literally hundreds of people over the years who have created a startup, only to realize the lifestyle is just not for them. There is no shame in that. They tried and it wasn't what they loved.

Everyone should do what they love. If your passion is to become an entrepreneur in whatever area and niche you choose, and you are willing to roll up your sleeves and do the work, then you will do well as an entrepreneur.

SO HOW DID YOU DO?

If you answered "No" to most of the above, then you probably aren't quite ready to be an entrepreneur, but it doesn't mean you can't. You can dig deep and still make it happen, if you're determined.

If you answered"Yes" to most of the above, then COOL - it sounds like you are ready for the leap!

Would you like to chat about the possibilities for your specific situation? Note: If you're enrolled in the school, just choose yes below - you're already in contact. :-) *

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