Do You Have What it Takes to Be a Successful Business Owner?

Take this yes-no quiz from Success Magazine's July issue to see if you have what it takes. Successful business owners have a lot of personality traits in common.

1. Are you a self-promoter?
2. Can you handle pressure?
3. Are you comfortable with risk?
4. Are you physically healthy?
5. Can you work with opposite personalities?
6. Are you passionate about your product?
7. Are you encouraged by setbacks/challenges?
8. Are you competitive?
9. Are you optimistic?
10. Can you handle criticism well?
11. Are you patient?
12. Are you decisive?

Count the number of times you answered "yes".
(1-4) STUDY UP. Talk to someone successful to see how can learn the traits you're missing.

(5-8) NORMAL. You're in the middle, but take a look at the questions you said "no" to and see if there are ways to improve.

(9-12) BRING IT ON! You have an entrepreneurial mindset, but don't take the plunge before creating a solid business plan.

Hope you enjoyed this quiz!