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Your Business StartUp Readiness Quiz

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Are you thinking about starting your own business?

You have this great idea and you’re not quite sure where to start. Rest assured, you are not alone.

Here are 11 questions across a range of key areas. In less than 2 minutes you’ll understand your business mindset. Choose the one answer to each question that is most true for you. Your result will be emailed straight away when you finish the last question.

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1. When I make up my mind to do some thing I usually succeed.

Almost never

Only occasionally

Sometimes

Mostly

Always, 100% of the time

Question 1 of 11

2. Right now I know exactly how much money I need every week, or every month, to pay for all of my living expenses.

I don’t even know how much is in my bank account today

I live from each pay day to the next pay day

I have a rough idea of what it costs me to live every week and every month

I know exactly how much I need every week and every month

Question 2 of 11

3. I have been thinking about starting my own business…

I just thought about it today

I’ve been thinking about it for about one or two months

I’ve been thinking about starting my own business for about a year

I’ve been thinking about it for a couple years

I’ve always dreamt of starting my own business, ever since I was a little kid

I have already started my business during the past year

Question 3 of 11

4. I have a specific idea for my Business StartUp; a specific product, or a specific service

No idea of a specific product or service right now

I have an idea, it’s just a bit fuzzy

My idea is clear, I just haven’t told anyone about it yet

My idea is clear and I’ve told a few people

My idea is clear and I have told other people, and they have given me some useful feedback

Question 4 of 11

5. I have calculated how much it will cost to make my product and/or provide my service.

I am not sure how much it will cost

I made one and I know how much that cost me, making more should cost less

My idea for a business is a service, not a product, so it won’t cost very much

I’ve been thinking about all the costs involved in making my product or supplying my service

I have investigated and calculated all the costs involved for my product and/or my service

Question 5 of 11

6. When I think about my business idea, I have thought about who my potential customers will be; i.e. I have identified what sort of people will want to buy my products or services.

I haven’t really thought much about my customers

Most of my customers will be just like me

I’ll set up a Face Book campaign and find customers that way

I’ve been thinking about my customers and have a bit of an idea who they are

I have created a clear customer “avatar” for my Ideal Client/ Customer

Question 6 of 11

7. The reason customers will buy my product or service is because they really want it and I know why they want it – it will solve a problem for them.

Customers will just love my product, it’s not about solving problems

I will offer good specials and customers will buy my things

I’ve heard about solving problems for customers, I’m just not quite sure how my business idea does that

I thought of my business idea because I had this problem, and I think lots of other people probably have the same problem

I understand the problem for my potential customers and I have designed my business idea to solve their problems

Question 7 of 11

8. I have chosen a name for my business, I have a logo and also the colours for my brand.

I haven’t really thought about it

I was thinking about just using my own name and getting my friend/ sister/ colleague to design me a logo because they are creative

I’ve been doodling logos and thinking about colours

I have name, logo and brand for my business and have registered it across multiple platforms

I have given it some thought but I am not sure I really need to spend the money on logos and branding at this stage

Question 8 of 11

9. Every business needs a lawyer, an accountant and a bookkeeper.

I haven’t done my tax return for a few years. I didn’t think I earned enough to need an accountant

I’ll do it all myself because it’s too expensive to pay lawyers and accountants when I’m starting out

My brother/ sister/ friend is an accountant/ lawyer. I’ll ask them to do it for “mates rates”

Every business needs the right professionals. I’ll have to hire the right ones for my business

I already have an accountant, lawyer and a bookkeeper and I know the difference between what they will each do for my business

Question 9 of 11

10. When I think about systems and processes, I believe:

Processes and systems stifle my creativity

I’m not one to stick with processes and systems, and I’ll certainly never ask customers “Do you want fries with that?”

Processes and systems are for large businesses; it’s just going to be me and I’ll always know what to do

I’ve started to make notes of some of the things that need to be processed regularly

Having systems and processes sounds like a great idea, then someone else can do things for me by following the instructions if necessary

Question 10 of 11

11. Which of these best describes how much time you have to spend on your business each week?

I can only spare 1 -2 hours

I have between 3 – 10 hours per week

I have more than 10 hours per week

I am prepared to do what it takes to get this business up and running

Question 11 of 11

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The ‘So You Want to Start a Pilates Business’ workshop is more than its title suggests. It more than lived up to any expectation I had. Ingrid doesn’t just present the facts, she teaches you how to arrive at the them. An important bonus for me was that I walked away feeling confident about who my demographic was. Finally, Ingrid is extremely patient, supportive and accessible. She is keen to pass on her knowledge and I found her very easy to learn from.

Ann Feighan; Pilates Instructor NSW

Excellent way to gain knowledge on how to start up a business! Starting from your idea and covering all aspects right through to opening and running! Highly recommend for anyone looking to start their own business!

Erin

I attended one of Ingrid’s So you want to start a Pilates Business program and it was very insightful. I also did the online program for the same topic and it was a great supplement to the face to face learning. Ingrid covered information on all areas of the business and I also find her webinars very useful also. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to start a business not only for pilates.

Amy Hong; Pilates Instructor

I have learnt a great deal from ‘Healthy Numbers’ and feel extremely lucky to have it as a resource. Ingrid teaches me practicality’s and reminds me that starting a business should be fun adventure to pursue not a fearful endeavour to endure.

Cynthia White

I was lucky enough to meet Ingrid several years ago and she has repeatedly assisted me in learning business strategies and tools to keep my business relevant and growing. Her experience and knowledge will assist anyone – wherever you are in your business journey.

Louise Gooden

Ingrid is an amazing coach. She covers all the aspects of business ..she is always there for you. One of the most IMPORTANT ability she has is to challenge your belief …She will show you a perspective you never thought of. Pushes you to be the best. I would give her unlimited stars if I could.

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Philippe Flatt

04:07 25 May 18

I have recently attended business presentations by Ingrid and found them to be informative, engaging and motivating. I look forward to referencing Ingrid's book, the 7 step guide "So you want to start a business" as continuing motivation to drive my own business in the future and I recommend anyone thinking of starting a new venture to read it. I also had the pleasure of working with Ingrid on a photographic project for her own marketing and she embraced the shoot with energy and vitality.

preethi reddy

10:14 14 May 18

Ingrid's approach is very unique. Her book 'So you want to start a Business, The Seven Step Guide' really hits the nail on the head. the activities in each section have given me a lot of clarity about myself in general, my goals and who I want to become. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants more satisfaction in multiple aspects of life not just those wishing to start their own entrepreneurial journey.

Luke Smith

06:41 22 Apr 18

Thank you Ingrid! The perfect read for somebody like myself, who is looking to build their own personal brand and start a business. Particularly useful was the information surrounding business structures which is something I have been confused about.

Petrina McKid

05:42 14 Apr 18

What a wonderful event! Such interesting people sharing their insights and experiences about starting their own business, I found this really valuable and lovely to connect with like-minded people. Can't wait to read my new book!!

Bec Bradshaw

07:44 06 Mar 18

As someone who is in the initial stages of business, Ingrid's book SO YOU WANT TO START A BUSINESS incredibly practical advice is a wonderful resource. It sits on my desk and it used often! There is so much information out there in the world about business and it is refreshing to have a comprehensive guide to all the questions you may be too embarrassed to ask and someone to say "this is is normal". An excellent resource for the new business owner.

Kathryn Williams

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14:01 30 Dec 17

Starting a business with Ingrid by your side is gold - she will guide and offer advice, and bring clarity and confidence to difficult and challenging hurdles. With an upbeat, can-do attitude, Ingrid is a great counsel and friend.

Leandra Coffey

14:08 09 Aug 17

Ingrid has made a huge difference to the success of my business. She has stood by me and supported me through thick and thin and in many ways. One example is that early on, I loved my product (reusable shopping bags for fruit and vegetables)in all its simplicity as it was but some customers and potential customers were suggesting a drawstring be added, a simple change that I wasn't very open to. Ingrid suggested a very simple and easy to carry out survey to find out if it was only a small percentage of people who wanted this or if it was what most people wanted. To my amazement 70% of people wanted the change. The evidence spoke and this made it easy for me to make that small change which became an important turning point for my business. I was so happy with the new bags. It made a simple environmental product much more versatile and yet without Ingrid's guidance I am not sure I would ever have appreciated how important it was to the people who might use my bags.Through Ingrid I also experienced how great it is to have a business family around me. By this I mean access through regular business meetings or catch ups, to a group of other business people with businesses who love sharing ideas, advice, challenges and triumphs and offer non judgemental support for one another and each other's businesses. I could walk into a meeting with Ingrid or one of these groups feeling down but never failed to walk away feeling energised and lighter of foot.When my business has been tough and struggling to survive I always knew Ingrid believed in me and my product and had great practical advice to offer and when I have had some wonderful wins Ingrid has truly appreciated and celebrated them too.So if you have a small business and can put yourself in a space with Ingrid you and your business will be all the better for it.Leandra from Fruity Sacks

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Annette Heathwood

09:10 06 Jul 17

Ingrid is a total gem! She is clever, kind and has a sense of humour. But above all she knows her stuff. She has encouraged me to set up my own Virtual Assistant Business and has mentored me over the last 6 months. There is no way I would have done this without her support, her ideas, and her valuable advice. Ingrid has developed a niche working with pilates startups and her online program is great. It is very easy to develop a friendly rapport with Ingrid, especially if you are an animal lover and you like good wine!

Ann Feighan

07:06 28 Jun 17

The ‘So You Want to Start a Pilates Business’ workshop is more than its title suggests. It more than lived up to any expectation I had. Ingrid doesn’t just present the facts, she teaches you how to arrive at the them. An important bonus for me was that I walked away feeling confident about who my demographic was. Finally, Ingrid is extremely patient, supportive and accessible. She is keen to pass on her knowledge and I found her very easy to learn from.

Erin Jones

11:05 20 Jun 17

Excellent way to gain knowledge on how to start up a business! Starting from your idea and covering all aspects right through to opening and running! Highly recommend for anyone looking to start their own business!

Mark Hubert

04:14 11 Apr 17

Ingrid is an extremely talented business professional. She has worked with several businesses very familiar to me, and helped them grow, and in some cases exit their businesses successfully & profitably. Ingrid is very well regarded by her clients, and her online trainings are used by many Pilates & other health professionals (I know because they tell me!)

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