Small business owners come in several shapes and sizes. Some are solo-preneurs; others have a professional practice with five employees. Yet, others have fifty employees, sell a single product and make millions. What many of these business owners have in common is that once upon a time they had a dream. For some of them, their dream was never realized, at least not in the way they wanted.

Why wasn't it realized, you wonder.

It might be that their business is not real. A bold statement but one you must ask if you want to be successful.

Here is an opportunity to ask the question, "Is my business for real?" If your business is not as satisfying as you want it to be, take a moment, sit down and think before you respond to any of the questions.

The "Is Your Business for Real?" Quiz

Answer Yes or No to the questions below.

1. _____ Do you own a real business or are you just working for a paycheck?

2. _____ Does your business provide you with financial freedom?

3. _____ Are you in charge of your business?

4. _____ Do you have all the clients you want?

5. _____ Are they the right clients for you?

6. _____ Are you excited each and every day?

7. _____ Is your cash flow what you want?

8. _____ Does your business bring you joy?

9. _____ Are you contributing at the highest level?

10. _____ Are you totally satisfied?

11. _____ Do you have a vision for your business?

12. _____ Did you answer these questions truthfully?

Now what? If you answered Yes! to more questions than you answered No, then having a Vision with a Capital V