Are You An Entrepreneur?

From Smallbusinesslibrary

One of the first things to think about when considering the option of buying or starting up a new business is whether you have the drive and entrepreneurial spirit necessary to run a small business. There are many resources online that can aid you in deciding whether becoming a small business entrepreneur is right for you.

Entrepreneur Definition (Wikipedia)
The definition of entrepreneur on Wikipedia is a good place to start for a detailed and unbiased description of what it means to be an entrepreneur.

Are You A Born Entrepreneur? (Forbes.com)
An article from Forbes and a 30 question quiz to help you figure out if you are “a born entrepreneur.” The quiz can be found in the orange box below the brief article explaining the origin of the quiz.

Do You Have What It Takes? (SBA.gov)
This page from the SBA.gov has a description of common traits that entrepreneurs share. While not a very complete article, it makes some useful observations, including the fact that many entrepreneurs look to role models and mentors for inspiration.

Do You Have The Mindset And Skills To Be An Entrepreneur? (SCORE.org)
A brief article from SCORE examines some of the necessary qualities of becoming an entrepreneur. The article has an interesting self-interview format which may be helpful in deciding if you are cut out to run a small business.

Advice On Taking An Entrepreneurial Leap (Nytimes.com, free account required)
This article in the New York Times has many suggestions for people considering starting a small business. It includes recommendations on how to come up with an idea and business plan, as well as things to consider when deciding how to brand and market your service.