A historic change is taking place in the world of business today. More than ever, individuals are breaking free and starting their own businesses. The corporate regimen of "9:00 to 5:00" is out the window, while the age of the entrepreneur is in full swing.

In, The portable MBA in entrepreneurship, 2nd ed., William Bygrave of Babson College defines an entrepreneur as the following:

An entrepreneur is someone who perceives an opportunity and creates an organization to pursue it.

An entrepreneur should not be confused with someone who is self-employed. An entrepreneur is a "mindset."

Take this quick self-test:

Are you an entrepreneur?
Fill in the blank with either Yes or No

1. Are you ready for long hours and little sleep? ___
2. Are you able to tolerate uncertainty? ___
3. Are you a risk taker? ___
4. Is your self-confidence high? ___
5. Are you persistent? ___
6. Do you have concrete goals and objectives? ___
7. Can you deal with unforeseen obstacles? ___
8. Are you ready to experience failure? ___
9. Are you comfortable asking for help? ___
10. Are you ready to accept responsibility for your decisions? ___
11. Are you willing to totally immerse yourself in your business? ___
12. Do you have strong professional ethics? ___
13. Are you a "take charge" personality? ___

Take a look at how you answered and rate your entrepreneurial spirit:

10 or more Yes: You have the entrepreneurial spirit needed for success!

6 - 9 Yes: Almost ready, but need to be comfortable with a higher degree of risk taking and uncertainty

5 or less Yes: Entrepreneurship may not be for you, but taking the following course may help change your mindset and inspire you!

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Private Practice, Getting that Jump Start, 5th Edition - Business School Edition

The Entrepreneurial Curriculum is designed for dietetic educators to use in their didactic or internship programs and comes with a slide presentation plus a FREE Private Practice Business School manual which is used as the course textbook. Students order the Private Practice Business School manual at a discount for use as a workbook in the course.

Private Practice, Getting that Jump Start, 5th Edition, Business School Edition promises to be the most comprehensive tool for dietetic entrepreneurs in practice and in training. Complete with updated business plan, forms and worksheets-- this program compares to none!

Educators, contact Jump Start Consulting, LLC for more information about bringing this cutting edge program into your curriculum.

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About Beverly Price, RD, MA, RYT

Beverly Price is a Registered Dietitian, author, newspaper columnist and public speaker who made a name for herself with her unique approach to nutrition counseling. After 11 years in private practice, she sold Living Better Sensibly -- one of the largest private nutrition practices in the country - to a private nutrition consulting firm, and started Jump Start Consulting specializing in management and marketing strategies for dietitans and other healthcare professionals, along with distance learning products for continuing professional education. Beverly currently operates a private practice, in Huntington Woods, Michigan, where she specializes in eating disorder recovery and yoga therapy.

Jump Start Consulting, LLC is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).


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