Success = Hard Work and Commitment

Fortunately a concept I learned early in life. Commitment to a goal does not guarantee success. You must work hard. Your personal traits, skills and interests must be compatible for success in your business venture, too. A good way to approach this is to honestly appraise your personality traits. Use the following list to assess your personality against those of a successful business manager, home-based or not, that you are familiar with. Check those that describe you to determine your business personality profile:

_____ Enthusiastic
_____ Organized
_____ Like people
_____ Self-starter
_____ Perseverance
_____ Achiever
_____ Determined
_____ Leader
_____ Responsible
_____ Trustworthy
_____ Disciplined
_____ Creative
_____ Curious
_____ Independent
_____ Decision maker
_____ Sincere
_____ Physically energetic
_____ Emotionally secure
_____ Confident
_____ Resourceful

If the "checked" list is longer than the "non-checked" list, you probably have the personality traits necessary for managing the average home-based business. However, you should closely examine the two lists in relation to the business you are planning. Is the "non-checked" list really important to what you want to do? Would a business partner or spouse, who is strong where you are weak, fit into your business plans? Start by asking yourself these imperative questions and answering them honestly. You'll be well on you way to a great foundation for self- employment.

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