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Starting or buying a business is potentially a life changing decision because you may be putting your financial stability at risk. SCORE national and SCORE SE Wisconsin offers the eCF Entrepreneur Index Assessment to help you determine the Predicted Potential Satisfaction and Predicted Potential for Success as a small business owner. The cost of this assessment is $20.00. |
The assessment is based on 12 behavioral traits derived from thousands of individuals who have started their own businesses or pursued self-employment.
Optimism |
Upbeat, positive outlook on life and work. |
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Emotional Resilience |
Stable, hardy, emotionally resilient; |
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Self Determination |
Belief that work success stems from personal initiative |
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Social Networking |
Expanding one's business and social contacts |
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Self-Promotion |
Promoting one's self and product or service |
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Competitiveness |
Desire to outperform rivals for business-related purposes |
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Goal Setting |
Habit of setting clear business goals and objectives |
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Work Drive |
Willingness to work long hours if needed to meet deadlines. |
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Tolerance for Financial Instability |
Ability to tolerate financial unpredictability. |
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Adaptability |
Flexible: able to adjust work style to different situations. |
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Autonomy |
Need for independence at work, including not having a boss |
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Persistence |
Ability to work on projects until completed |