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| 11. When it comes to kind of the type of business you want to start, how much experience have you had? | |
| I'm new to this business. | |
| I know this business from working in it. |
| I've been in a similar business, though not the same. |
| All businesses are basically the same, so lack of experience is no barrier. |
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| 12. When it comes to your attitude towards the group, how would you describe yourself? | |
| I am a good employee. | |
| I am more of a coach than a team player. |
| I welcome responsibility. |
| I'm a team player. |
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| 13. What's your style when things are chaotic or unresolved? | |
| I'm a closure person. | |
| I get stressed if I don't know the answer. |
| I can live with incomplete information and uncertainty. |
| I can't always wait for complete information before making a decision. |
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| 14. Which choice best describes the relationship between your business and your feelings? | |
| This business really excites me. | |
| I see this business as my ticket to riches. |
| The more I know about this business the more I like it. |
| There are plenty of exciting businesses. The trick is focusing on one of them. |
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| 15. How would you assess your attitude towards financing your venture? | |
| I can bootstrap my business. | |
| I know how to raise money. |
| All I need is an income. |
| I have a lot of money tucked away for this venture. |
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| 16. How do you feel about working with or relying on others? | |
| I'm reliable and find others to be the same. | |
| I'm careful not to go overboard. |
| I'm very results-oriented. |
| Nice guys finish last. |
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| 17. How do you feel when the buck stops with you? | |
| I don't make excuses. | |
| Unfair competition scares me. |
| I learn from my mistakes. |
| I'd rather be the quarterback than a pulling guard. |
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| 18. How's your self-confidence? | |
| I have a "can do" attitude most of the time. | |
| I didn't lose. I ran out of time. |
| I sometimes wonder if I'm making the right decision. |
| Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. |
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| 19. What do you think of creativity and change? | |
| I like to follow set patterns. | |
| Being innovative and creative is a drawback in business. |
| I like to come up with new solutions to problems. |
| Once my plans are set I never deviate from them. |
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| 20. What's your attitude towards sharing your burdens with those close to you? | |
| I'm keeping this venture a secret for the time being. | |
| My friends and family are behind me in this venture. |
| My wife is worried about the risk, but we'll work it out. |
| I don't know if my friends and family think this is a good idea. |
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| 21. How do you feel about "doing it all"? | |
| I have all the business skills I need. | |
| I'm a people person. What else do I need? |
| I don't know what I need to know. Help! |
| I have most of the skills I need, and know how to find people with those I lack. |
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