Ask Yourself Before Starting A Business...

Here is a List of 12 questions to ask yourself before Starting A Business.

1. Why do I want to own my own business?
2. How badly do I want to own my own business?
3. At what level of play do I want to play the game?
4. At what level of play am I willing to extend myself to play the game?
5. Am I willing to spend the time to learn about other successful entrepreneurs and their businesses?
6. Am I afraid to fail?
7. Can I turn my fear of failing into a strength that will help me drive the business?
8. Can I learn from my mistakes?
9. Can I build a team, or do I like to work by myself?
10. Am I willing to pay the price?
11. Am I willing to put in the time now to be rewarded later?
12. Am I willing to delay financial rewards until the business succeeds, or do I need a paycheck?


As you are answering these questions, if you are still determined to start a business, take it one step further and ask yourself the following questions;

• What have been your greatest successes?
• What have been your greatest failures?
• How many times have you worked for free?
• Would you work for this company even if you were not paid?
• Are your family and friends emotionally supportive of your efforts in this venture?
• Are you willing to educate yourself in all the areas of the B-I Triangle (essential components of a successful business- Before You Quit Your Job book by Robert Kiyosaki)