Entrepreneurial Assessment

Basic Information

Let's start with some basic information about you and your business.

Full Name *

Email Address *

Industry

Location

Personal and Professional Background

1. What stage is your business currently in?

Idea/Concept stage

Early operations with a few customers

Established and generating consistent revenue

2. Do you currently have any team members or collaborators?

Solo entrepreneur

Small team (2–5 people)

Larger team (6+ people)

3. Tell me about your entrepreneurial journey so far. (Open-Ended)

4. Have you previously tried to start a business?

Yes – it’s still running

Yes – it failed

No – this is my first

5. What best describes your motivation for starting your business?

I saw a market opportunity

I needed income to support myself or my family

I wanted independence or flexibility

Other:

Entrepreneurial Skills and Readiness

6. How would you rate your financial literacy?

Excellent: I can confidently manage budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis

Good: I understand basic budgeting and cash flow management

Fair: I need help understanding financial documents

Poor: I avoid managing finances whenever possible

7. How frequently do you dedicate time to professional learning (e.g., reading business books, taking courses)?

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Rarely or never

8. Describe a time when you faced a major business challenge and how you addressed it. (Open-Ended)

9. Which of the following milestones have you completed? (Select all that apply)

Business registration
EIN or tax ID obtained
Business bank account opened
First paying customer
Applied for a loan, grant, or accelerator

10. Do you feel you have the skills to build a successful business?

1 – Not at all confident 2 – Slightly confident 3 – Moderately confident 4 – Very confident 5 – Extremely confident

Resources and Challenges

11. What is the primary challenge you're facing in your entrepreneurial journey?

Lack of funding

Limited mentorship or guidance

Access to customers/markets

Difficulty scaling operations

Other:

12. Do you have access to startup capital or funding?

Yes, and it’s sufficient for my current needs

Yes, but it’s not enough for my goals

No, I am entirely self-funded

13. How strong is your professional network in supporting your business growth?

Very strong: I can access mentors, investors, and industry contacts

Moderate: I have a few key connections

Weak: I need to build my network significantly

14. Do you believe there are good opportunities to start or grow a business in your area?

Yes

No

15. How often do you track progress toward your business goals?

Weekly – I review goals and progress regularly

Monthly – I check in on big milestones

Occasionally – I track informally when I remember

Rarely or never – I focus on daily tasks more than long-term plans

Behavioral and Commitment Metrics

16. How many hours per week do you dedicate to your business?

1–10 hours

11–20 hours

21–40 hours

More than 40 hours

17. Do you have a regular health or fitness routine?

Yes, I prioritize physical well-being

Somewhat, I exercise occasionally

No, I do not have a fitness routine

18. How do you typically handle setbacks? (Open-Ended)

19. Does fear of failure prevent you from taking bold steps in your business?

1 – Not at all 2 – Slightly 3 – Moderately 4 – Very 5 – Extremely

20. Have you ever shut down a business? If so, did you restart?

Yes – and restarted

Yes – but haven’t restarted yet

No

Growth and Vision

21. Where do you see your business in five years?

A stable, small-scale operation

A growing business with regional impact

A scalable business with national or global reach

22. How do you plan to fund your business growth?

Bootstrapping with personal funds

Seeking investments (e.g., angel, VC)

Applying for loans or grants

Unsure

23. What is your ultimate vision for your business? (Open-Ended)

24. Do you expect your business to create jobs in the next 3 years?

Yes – 1 to 5 jobs

Yes – more than 6 jobs

No

Not sure

25. Is your product or service new or different from what’s commonly available in your market?

Yes

No