Business Questionnaire

BUSINESS CHALLENGE QUESTIONNAIRE

Helping People Develop Their Own Businesses

Answer freely and honestly. Every individual will have different answers to the questions.
There are no "correct" answers.
The Questionnaire has been designed to help you decide
what type of business would suit you best.

Answering this Questionnaire takes only a few minutes. It has 38 multiple choice questions.


1)	What jobs have you had in the recent past (up to 3), and how long did each last? 75 words maximum.
2)	If not employed outside the home, what do you do with your time?
3)	What in the list below are you naturally interested in? (Check the 4 most important items) Recreation and sports Small stores and local people Health and wellness Telecommunications and computers Home and consumer products Family, community and religious life Music and the arts Literature and education Business, finance and economics Government and history Science and technology
4)	What business options have you investigated recently?
5)	Have you ever started your own business, and what happened?
6)	What types of activities do you particularly enjoy, and would you seek to involve in a new business? (Check the 4 most important items) Recreation and sports Sales and marketing Interviewing people; serving and meeting their needs Teaching and mentoring Product service - making things work Research in the library or lab Managing and organizing programs and events Politics and government service Outdoor activity Computer and internet activity
7)	Do you believe in investing in your own personal growth and development? Do you need to grow? Yes, I believe in growth and need a lot Yes, I believe in growth and need some Not needed much; I already have a lot of experience and am successful
8)	How have you invested in personal development in the recent past?
9)	Why do you want to start a new business? (Check all that apply) Extra spending money Serious need for income Health problems needing attention, requiring more income Have lost, or am about to lose, present employment Financial freedom Time and schedule flexibility Want to be self-employed and be my own boss Retired, seeking new income and challenge
10)	What is important to you in choosing a particular company to work with? (Check all that apply) Economic sector Company position in the economic sector Company integrity Quality of products and services provided by the company Personal interest in products or services provided by the company Training and strong support from business associates A turn-key system, so I don't have to invent it Somebody else does the paperwork and administration
11)	What is important in how the work will affect you? (Check the 4 most important items) Opportunity to be creative Time and schedule freedom Working from home Lots of contact with people Working alone and little contact with people Part-time as opposed to full-time commitment Being my own boss High income potential Immediate income Steady income
12)	What is your ultimate income goal, in $ per month, from a new business? $1,000 $2,000 $5,000 $10,000 $20,000
13)	How fast do you want to achieve that goal? In 6 months In 1 year In 2 years In 5 years
14)	How much time can you devote to a new business opportunity? 5-10 hours per week 10-20 hours per week 20-30 hours per week Full time (40-60 hours per week)
15)	How much time are you willing to commit to a new business opportunity? 5-10 hours per week 10-20 hours per week 20-30 hours per week Full time (40-60 hours per week)
16)	When are you willing to begin a new business activity? Now 2 months 6 months 1 year
17)	If one of our businesses fits you, why should we be willing to invest time in training you?
18)	How much are you willing to invest in a new business? $100 $300 $600 $1,000 $5,000
19)	Do you have obligations or limitations that will prevent you from investing the needed time in a new business? Please mention what they are.
20)	Are there other people that will influence or have a strong voice in whether you begin a new business?
21)	Do you feel confident in learning a new business? Yes, very confident Somewhat Little experience
22)	Are you a high energy person? Yes Somewhat Not very much
23)	Do you feel comfortable talking to people in general, including strangers? Yes, very comfortable Somewhat comfortable Not very much
24)	Do you have successful marketing experience? Yes, a lot Yes, some Not very much None
25)	Do you now own or run a successful business? No Yes If yes, what is the business?
26)	Do you want to market your own products and/or services, or resell products and/or services provided by others? Market my own products and/or services Resell products and/or services provided by others Both my own products and/or services and those provided by others
27)	Which interests you more, products or services? Greater interest in products Greater interest in services Equal interest in both
28)	Are you experienced with computers and the internet? Yes, a lot Yes, some Very little
29)	Can you see yourself as a highly successful business owner? Yes Somewhat Not much
30)	Where would you like your business to be situated? At home At an office away from home Outdoors On the road while traveling
31)	Check the features you would like in a business (as many as apply) A business that includes driving Wearing formal clothes or a uniform A business that includes excitement and occasional slight danger Doing hands-on work and getting hands dirty occasionally More talking and thinking activity than physical activity More physical activity than talking and thinking activity
32)	Which of the following does your natural inclination favor? (Your history gives the answer. This question is not about what you want for the future.) People Things Information and ideas All three in balance
33)	Are you willing to be transformed into a successful business owner? Yes It depends on what is required I am already successful in business
34)	What is your greatest limitation on being successful in business? Do you consider yourself a leader? Yes I lead in some activities Do others consider you a leader? Yes In some activities, others recognize my leadership qualities
35)	What is your greatest skill?
36)	The best time to reach you in the next 48 hours is (please put time zone):
37)	Comments
38)	First Name Include title and/or middle initial if desired Last Name Email Phone (with area code) Date
37)	How did you find this Questionnaire? Please give name of person, website, or ad.

Now that you have completed the questionnaire, jump toward a new future by pressing the SUBMIT button below. We are not the kind of people who bother others with repeated calls. We desire to serve you, and we find good business partners by helping you. We will contact you after looking over your answers -- we'll chat with you about what we see, and if you like, we will tell you about our business activities and systems. We have several options that can help you develop your own business. After that, it depends on what you would like to do, and whether we both see potential for a mutually beneficial partnership. We'll call and talk to you once only, unless you say you want to pursue a relationship with us further. Either way, you benefit.