Find out whether you have that laser beam focus that leads to small business success Small business success depends in large part on the strategic focus of the entrepreneurs orowners who run the business. Many entrepreneurs are scattered between too many thingsand do not have the focus they need. There are two important areas of focus. One isstrategic focus for the business. The other is the ability of the business owner himself orherself to obtain and maintain focus. This inventory tells you how focused you and yourbusiness reallyare. Please complete all items. Rate each item on a scale of 1-5. Please choose one numberand do not write a decimal, such as 3.5. Select the answer that best represents yourfeelings, thoughts, and behaviors regarding your strategic business focus. Choose howtrueeachstatementisforyou.
Are you thinking like a CEO? You may have started your business on your own, doing everything by yourself but now you’re ready to expand and take on the mantle of the COO you are. There’s no perfect mix of behaviors and skills that work for every COO. The industry sector and the individual business context determines which are most important in any particular situation. For example, a COO in the tech field will probably need to stand out at responding flexibly to changing markets. However, this may be less important in coaching or consulting. Some key attributes will matter more to you than others. However, there’s commonality in the mindset you need to develop, no matter what your business. In this assessment you’ll be rating both your mindset and key skills to get an idea of the extent to which you are already thinking like a COO and what steps you need to take to improve.
Entrepreneurs need numerous skills and attributes to be successful. If you're interested in starting your owwn business. but you're still debating if it's right for you, this quiz will help you assess your current entrepreneurial skills and mindset. Use the assessment to get a snapshot of where you are today to bring clarity to your thinking and help you move forward.