Review Test I

When Marta’s company laid her off, she told herself it was time to start her own business. Like Marta, a lot of people dream about starting their own businesses and working for themselves. Unfortunately, very few succeed. Are you a self-starter? Read about the qualities of successful business owners and decide for yourself.

• Do you have a lot of energy? Self-starters have lots of energy. They push themselves very hard, and their families often have to force them to take a break.
• Can you lead others? Good team members work well with one another, but self-starters must lead themselves.
• Do you like to challenge yourself? Self-starters get bored when things are too easy.
• Are you self-confident? Self-starters have lots of self-confidence. You need to believe in yourself even when nobody else believes in you.
• Do you have social support? Self-starters need good friends and family so don’t forget them when you get busy. Even independent people need someone to listen to their problems.