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Could you really be your own boss?
be your own bossAre you sure you've got what it takes to strike out on your own? Will working from home suit you? Think you're really ready to start your own business? Take this quiz and let us help you answer the crucial questions you need to consider
 
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1. Are you certain that your skills and confidence will pull you through difficult times?
  Definitely, I know I will rise to the challenge
  I think I have the strength to carry me through the rough patches
  I know how far to take things - if it gets too much, I値l give in gracefully
  Hmm, I can easily get discouraged - I need a lot of support
  I tend to crumble in the face of opposition
 
2. Do you like to see instant results?
  I知 happy to wait - I know success comes from patience and hard work
  I can be patient, but I知 more motivated if I see some progress
  I値l keep to a reasonable deadline - if I don稚 see clear results, I値l re-think my plan
  Without tangible results, I can lose motivation quite quickly
  Definitely - that痴 why I want to be my own boss!
 
3. When you get a good idea, can you take criticism and still believe in the overall concept?
  I知 confident enough to use criticism to strengthen my strategy
  I can take a degree of criticism while still believing in my plan
  It depends, if it is from someone I respect, it can make me doubt myself
  I知 not always sure my ideas are any good until someone else confirms it
  One negative comment can knock my confidence for good
 
4. Do you prefer working as a member of a team rather than being 100 per cent responsible for accomplishing projects?
  No, I love being in total control of a project - even the tiny details interest me
  I like the idea of being responsible for the entire project, but there are definitely aspects that I find difficult
  I can work as part of a team and independently - there are benefits to both
  On the whole, I prefer working with other people
  Yes, I panic if I have too many tasks and nobody to tell me what to do
 
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