It is often easy to forget that:

Being in Business Should Give You More Life

Take this simple quiz to see

Is your business life in balance

or

Is Your Business Killing You?

Answer the questions on-line.  Then see how your results compare to others who have answered the survey by looking at the bars.  

To score your own test, get out a piece of paper.  There are 8 questions.  Write down your answer for each question as you anwer the question on-line.  Then add up your answers based on the following scores:

A = 0 points
B = 1 point
C = 2 points
D = 3 points
E = 4 points

0 - 5 points
If you really do own a business, congratulations and welcome to the 'entrepreneur's club'.

6 - 9 points
You are doing well; you probably have systems in place to give you confidence that your team can complete tasks up to your standard. You have realized there is more to life than work.  You only have one life with limited time, which you want to make count. You have confidence that your clients get a great return on their investment, and you refuse to sabotage yourself with discounts and write-offs. Now is not the time to 'lose the plot'. Stay focussed and get an outside view of your business now and again as a 'reality check'.

10 - 24 points
You are on your way to achieving balance but there is still a lot to do. You need to look at ways to improve each business activity and strategy to make sure your tactics achieve maximum effectiveness. Some simple changes will have a great effect on your time management and stress levels. Get some help and encouragement to build your vision of the future from positive people such as your Coach. See life after work, set a value on your time and be aware of when you are doing tasks you could pay others less to do.

25 to 32 points
You need some 'serious' professional help building your business and altering your lifestyle. The symptoms won't go away on their own, regardless of how often you kid yourself that it's only for a few more weeks/months/years. You're very likely on the brink of some serious trouble health-wise and probably on the home front too. If you have a family … don't be surprised if your house key doesn't open the front door one day soon.