Welcome to the Kitchen.

This is a fun and easy way to assess your skills as a small business owner. and determine where you are on your journey to Empower, Achieve, and Thrive!

Don't worry, this isn't a test - there are no right or wrong answers! We just want to get to know you and your business a little better. So grab a cup of coffee, take a deep breath, and let's get started!

Business Background 1. How long have you been running your business? Less than 1 year
1-3 years
4-6 years
7+ years

2. What industry does your business operate in? Retail
Hospitality
Services
Technology
Other

3. How many employees do you have? 1-5
6-10
11-20
21+

Business Skills 4. How would you rate your understanding of the importance of having a strong foundation for your business? Shakey as a souffle
It could use some more spice and seasoning
Solid like a perfectly baked pie crust

5. How would you rate your ability to create a clear mission and vision for your business? My ability to create a clear mission and vision is a bit half-baked
I have a general understanding, but my mission and vision could use some more seasoning
My mission and vision are as clear and well-defined as a perfectly crafted recipe

6. How would you rate your ability to identify your unique strengths and weaknesses as a business owner? My ability to identify my strengths and weaknesses is like searching for a needle in a haystack of spaghetti
I have a general understanding, but I'm still trying to find the egg-sact ingredients that make me unique
I have a good understanding of my strengths and weaknesses and how they blend together like the perfect pairing of wine and cheese

7. How would you rate your ability to build a high-performing team? Please help! I don't have the recipe for building a high-performing team!
I have the basic ingredients to build a high-performing team, but I'm always looking for new techniques to improve my recipe
I am a skilled chef when it comes to building high-performing teams, carefully selecting the best ingredients and executing flawlessly to create a perfect dish.

8. How would you rate your ability to develop leadership skills? I'm a bit of a kitchen novice when it comes to developing leadership skills
I have a basic understanding, but I need to keep stirring the pot and learning to become a master chef of leadership
I’m a leadership skills Iron Chef!

9. How would you rate your ability to implement effective marketing strategies? Wait! I need an effective marketing strategy?
I know the recipe for effective marketing strategies, but I’m still marinating on them.
My marketing strategies are like a perfectly crafted dish - appealing to the senses and leaving a lasting impression.

Personal Skills 10. How would you rate your stress levels as a small business owner? Very high
Somewhat High
Moderate
Low

11. Do you have any strategies in place to manage stress and promote mental wellness?
Yes,I have some strategies in place, but could use more guidance
No, I do not have any strategies in place
12. How comfortable are you with using technology to run your business? Not at all comfortable
Not very comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
Very comfortable

13. Have you implemented any new technology in your business in the past year? Yes, I have implemented new technology
No, I have not implemented any new technology

14. How important do you consider creativity in running your business? Not at all important
Not very important
Somewhat important
Very important

15. How often do you incorporate creativity into your business strategies? Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Always