Entrepreneurship

 
Halfpenny Development Entrepreneurship Survey

Welcome to the first of several short surveys on the theme of entrepreneurship.

This survey asks for your views on the differences in ideas and attitudes between "entrepreneurs" and the "self-employed".

This is a pilot study designed to create suggestions for where the major variances may be found, in order that a more robust research design can be created to investigate any differences that may be found with more reliability.

The definitions of the two groups listed below are wide definitions to encourage you to think mainly about the general spirit of each type of business behaviour rather than focusing on specific examples from individual business people.

Definitions:
Entrepreneur:
person who establishes a new business or product then leads it through a period of growth or expansion.

Self-employed:
person who establishes a new business or product and focuses on maintaining its position without regard to plans for growth or innovation.


Please answer all six questions.

To read more on the background to the survey go to Cameron's blog at: http://www.halfpennydevelopment.co.uk/blog/author/Cameron/.


The survey will be open until it has received 100 responses. Results will be posted here on completion.

Your anonimity will be protected at all times.

Thank you very much for taking part. Your contribution is valuable to us.


Cameron Halfpenny
Research Director
Halfpenny Development Ltd.
1. What is your work position?
2. What country do you trade from?
3. Personal Outlook
Listed below are attributes often associated with business. To what extent do these attributes vary between the self-employed and entrepreneurs?
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Positive attitude
Self-confidence in abilities
Confidence in the future
Dynamic outlook
4. Drives and Desires
Listed below are motives often associated with business. To what extent do these motives vary between the self-employed and entrepreneurs?

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Desire to prove themselves
Desire for wealth
Drive to accomplish goals
Drive to help others
Drive for control
Compelled to act upon an idea
5. Opportunities and Preferences
Which of these statements do you think apply more to entrepreneurs than to the self-employed?

Please tick all boxes which apply.
6. Traits
Listed below are traits often associated with business. To what extent do these traits vary between the self-employed and entrepreneurs?

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Level of curiosity
Self-confidence
Trust in others in business
Boredom Threshold
Willingness to involve others
7. Comments
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