This form helps you compare prospective businesses with your
personal objectives, experience and lifestyle. Assign each business
a column number. Answer each question along the left-hand side of
the form, assigning a rating of 1 to 3 for each question, with 3
being the strongest. Total each column after you've finished.
The opportunities with the highest scores are the most suitable for
you.
| Business | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Rate your experience and background
in relation to the business. | | | | |
| Does the business meet your
investments goals? | | | | |
| Will the business meet your income
goals? | | | | |
| Will the business generate
sufficient profits? | | | | |
| Does your family feel comfortable
with the business? | | | | |
| Will the business satisfy your
sense of status? | | | | |
| Is the business compatible with
your people skills? | | | | |
| Is good growth projected for the
overall industry of the business? | | | | |
| Is the risk factor acceptable? | | | | |
| Does the business require long
hours | | | | |
| Is the business
location-sensitive? | | | | |
| Does the business fit your personal
goals and objectives? | | | | |
| Does this business fit your
professional skills? | | | | |
| Totals | | | | |
Taken from Start Your Own Business (Entrepreneur Press,
$24.95) by Rieva Lesonsky and the staff of Entrepreneur
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