Dream It

Starting your own business can be exciting, lucrative and give you the freedom that you've always dreamed of. However, for some it can be costly, time-consuming and frustrating. Entrepreneurship is not for everyone. To find out if its the path for you, talk to other entrepreneurs, read books and take courses on the subject. In addition, try the self-evaluation guides below.

Am I ready to be an entrepreneur?

Try this quiz and find out if you have what it takes to operate your own business.

• Entrepreneurial Self-Assessment - This questionnaire includes 50 statements, and will take about 15 minutes to complete. Once completed, your answers will be compiled according to 3 criteria: motivations, aptitudes and attitudes. Your overall score describes your profile compared to other entrepreneurs.
  

See also:

• Checklists for Franchisees
• Feasibility Checklist for Starting a Small Business
• Points to Consider When Starting Your Own Business

What business should I start?

Looking for ideas? Check out this listing of possible businesses !

Should I buy an existing business or consider a franchise?

• Buying a Business
• Checklists for Franchisees
• Franchise Guide

Should I lease commercial space or start a home based business?

• Questions to Ask Before You Sign a Lease
• Signs and Your Business
• Store Location - "Little Things" Mean a Lot

or

• Home-Based Business
• The Definitive Guide to Starting a Home-Based Business in Manitoba (PDF file)

The Business Plan - What it is and why you need one

• Business Plan Guide
• Business Plan for Retailers
• Business Plan for Small Construction Firms
• Business Plan for Small Manufacturers
• Business Plan for Small Service Firms