Young Entrepreneur Blog

So you think you may have the potential to be a young entrepreneur? I have compiled a checklist of the ten main criteria to know whether you have the qualitites of an entrepreneur or not.

Add one point for each criteria that you have.

You control - If you are the sort of person that likes to be in charge and in control of everything, then add 1 point to your score.

You are a builder - If you like to create things then add one point. Note: this includes business plans, web sites, blogs etc…

You like strategy - If you are generally look to the future and are planning for future goals then add one point.

You are willing to learn - Too many people think they can trick their way through life. If you don’t know something are you willing to admit you don’t know and learn it? if so, add one point.

You have an ego - Being humble is a nice quality, but deep down you need to believe in yourself. If you have an ego related to your abilities then add one point.

You are a dreamer - If you dream about future ideas, goals, dreams etc then ad one point.

More than just a job - If your work means more to you than just a way of paying the bills then add one point.

You can do better - If you often think “I could do better than that”, then add one point. Entrepreneurs often see room for improvement in the world around them.

You are an opportunity addict - If you are always looking for opportunities then add one point.

You are passionate - If you are going to succeed then passion is vital. Without passion you are lifeless. If you are passionate about your work then add one point.

If you score between 0 - 3 then you may be better finding a 9 to 5 job.

If you score between 4 - 7 then you have the potential to be an entrepreneur.

If you score 8 or more then you probably are well on your way to becoming an entrepreneur.