2.  There are many reasons to become an entrepreneur  flexibility,  Independence  Potential – income and satisfaction  Nearly 1/3 of all people feel that entrepreneurship is the most desirable job  There is a reason that 1/3 of all people don’t become entrepreneurs

3.  Not everyone has the characteristics/skills to become a successful entrepreneur  You may  Not like risk  Lack organization  Lack motivation  Have confidence issues

4.  Finish the following statements 1. I’m good at... 2. I enjoy... 3. I’m interested in... 4. I’m proud of... 5. I wish I was more... 6. People think my good points are.... 7. The things I enjoy most are... 8. I’m poor at 1. I dislike... 2. I’m bored by... 3. I wish I was better at... 4. I wish I was less... 5. People think my bad points are... 6. My hobbies are... 7. I’ve made money in the past by.... 8. The things I’d most like to get out of life are....

5.  In order to achieve these things I’m willing to sacrifice  Personal Time  Steady income  Recreation  A fulfilled Social Life  Time with my family  Health  Stability ......any of your own suggestions

6.  Find 10 other people and ask them (serious answers only please)  What they think you’re good at  What job they can see you in in the future  Now, list 10 things you feel you’re good at.  Qualities – helping others, cheering people up, being reliable, working hard, etc.  Abilities at school, work, extra-curricular activities  Unique talents

7.  This survey will reflect who you are as a person  It will roughly outline the characteristics and skills that you currently process  Nature vs Nurture  Most of these skills are born within you  However, they can be worked on  Example: Confidence

8.  Go to the following website and complete this survey  4 – Strongly Agree, 3 – Somewhat Agree, 2 – Somewhat Disagree, 1 – Strongly Disagree  We will discuss the results after  http://www.bdc.ca/EN/advice_centre/bench marking_tools/Pages/entrepreneurial_self_ass essment.aspx#.UHWwPUIvRgM