Business test: stop being an opportunity seeker and build your business

Website design By BotEap.comMany network marketing professionals jump from MLM company to MLM company looking to accomplish a goal. They run around believing they are entrepreneurs, but more often than not they are not completely honest with themselves and the state of their home business.

Website design By BotEap.comHere’s a quick and easy test for aspiring entrepreneurs to determine if they’re a home business owner or opportunity seeker. The proof is the following.

Website design By BotEap.comTake a sheet of paper and divide it into 3 columns. In each column there are a total of 6 points that can be earned. Give yourself one point for each statement that applies to you.

Website design By BotEap.comColumn #1 is titled, without base. An opportunity seeker has no basis for his entrepreneurial endeavor:

Website design By BotEap.comDo you have a business model and focus?
Do you have a clear and attractive brand?
Do you have a USP (Unique Selling Proposition)?
Does it have a core message (core benefit and brand promise)?
Do you have a unique value (your passions, strengths, unique abilities)?
Do you engage in consistent personal and professional development?

Website design By BotEap.comGive yourself one point for each “yes” to the above questions.

Website design By BotEap.comColumn #2 is titled, No Strategic Plan. An opportunity seeker does not have a strategic plan for his business venture:

Website design By BotEap.comDo you have a clear business growth plan?
Do you have a clear marketing strategy?
Do you have lead generation offers (list building giveaways)?
Do you have a clear product line and revenue streams?
Do you know your customer’s journey through your marketing funnel?
Do you have a business organization (which you need to help achieve your goals, such as brain groups)?

Website design By BotEap.comGive yourself one point for each “yes” to the above questions.

Website design By BotEap.comColumn #3 is titled, no focus. An opportunity seeker does not focus on his entrepreneurial efforts:

Website design By BotEap.comDo you follow instead of lead?
Do you follow too many “gurus” or do you follow the wrong “gurus”?
Are you distracted by the latest promotions, products and offers?
Are you constantly looking for solutions?
Do you spend more time training and researching than taking action on activities to earn money?
Are you constantly procrastinating?

Website design By BotEap.comGive yourself one point for each “yes” to the above questions.

Website design By BotEap.comIn each column, add up your points and then add column #1 to column #2. Then take that total and subtract it from column #3. A perfect score is 12 points and indicates that you are a home business owner and on the right track. The lowest score is -6 and indicates that you are an opportunity seeker.

Website design By BotEap.comThis is not a scientific test, however it is accurate and helps aspiring entrepreneurs determine if they are true home business owners or just looking for opportunities. Which one are you?