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Are you sure?

Every would-be entrepreneur should take stock before undertaking the final commitment; reassessments are a vital part of the decision process. Are you the right person? Have you got the necessary skills? Will you be able to earn enough to live on? Is your idea the best one?

What is in this chapter?

This chapter draws together all the key points made in the previous four chapters, presenting them in a series of four checklists. This should allow you to reconsider previous decisions to confirm that you are on the right road. The checklists are you (p. 57), your family (p. 59), your skills (p. 61) and your idea (p. 64).

Checklist: you

Underline the word in each answer that best describes how you fit each question. You can ...

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