11/ 30/ 2006
The small-business owners featured in the cover story of Dec./Jan. 2007 issue of MyBusiness all have one thing in common--they credit their childhoods to shaping them into the successful entrepreneurs they are today. But unfortunately, says Bill Wagoner, author of The Entrepreneur Next Door (Entrepreneur Press, 2006), learning the right lessons in your youth doesn't mean starting a business venture should be the next logical step. It also takes the right personality, he says.
In this excerpt (252 KB, PDF) from his interactive book, learn about the different personality types and which ones match up well to small-business ownership. The book features personality tests that can help you identify your strengths and tips on turning those strengths into small-business success.
