Yes 

No

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I like to do a professional job. I am suspicious of shortcuts. I am able to make decisions quickly and confidently, and I almost always stick with what I've decided.

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I am a good planner, and I pay close attention to details.

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I am an energetic worker, and I know my home business will require me to work long hours – as many as 12 hours a day, six days a week, and maybe on holidays.

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I value information, and I can take advice from others.

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I am adaptable – I will be able to change if the business requires it.

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My family supports my decision to start a home business and understands that it will demand a great deal of my time and attention.

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I realize that my customers, suppliers, family and friends will occasionally have conflicting expectations of me that I'll have to balance.

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I have enough room in my home to conduct business without conflicting with my family's normal activities.

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Local zoning regulations allow businesses like mine to operate in residential areas. My neighbors know I plan to start a business.

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I know it is likely my business will not show a profit right away, and I have sufficient financial reserves to cover my business (and family) needs for three to four months.

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I have determined that there is enough demand for my product in my community to support another business.

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I have studied my competition's strengths and weaknesses and know how to make my product or service different or better.

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I have sought advice about record keeping, taxes, legal matters, and insurance from qualified professionals.

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I know there is a good chance that my home business will fail, but it is worth the risk for me to try.