Are You Cut Out To Be An Entrepreneur?

Overview

Defining the Dream

Clearly Focused

Preparing for Adventure

Lyfestyle Considerations

Successful Entrepreneur

Summary

Worksheet - Self Assessment

Worksheet - Values Checklist

Worksheet - Skills and Knowledge Inventory


Are You Cut Out to be an Entrepreneur? Worksheet #2
Values Checklist

Owning a business will require a great deal of decision making. Some decisions will seem easy and others may be difficult. Having a solid value foundation for both yourself as well as for the business will help to clarify your options during decision making. The way in which you do business will be an expression of your values. The following exercises will help you explore the value systems you will use to manage and lead your business.

What values are important to you in doing business? Check the three most important from the list below.

___ Honesty

___ Service

___ Quality

___ Customer Service

___ Neatness

___ Winning

___ Innovation

___ Commitment

___ Professionalism

___ Teamwork

___ Independence

___ Being on time

___ Growth

___ Power

 

Write a sentence about how you will use each of the values you checked in the operation of your business.

 

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