Emotional Owner
According to your answers, you are more of an emotional owner. You think of yourself as a custodian of the family legacy, and keeping the business around for the long run is very important to you. Your attachment to the business will help you to plan for the future and make decisions that have long term gains.
Tips: An emotional attachment to the business is a great asset when it comes to long term planning, and maintaining the business for future generations. However, it may also give you tunnel vision sometimes when it comes to what you think is best for the business. Make sure to listen to the advice and perspectives of other owners and advisors.
Neutral Owner
According to your answers, you are a neutral owner. You have some emotional attachment to the business, but you also like to keep somewhat objective. You sometimes make decisions based on long term rewards, but sometimes focus more on the short term.
Tips: Your neutrality allows you to strike an important balance between short and long term thinking, which can be very valuable. However, it can also mean you are uncertain about your connection to the business. You may want to take some time to reflect on how you relate to the business and evaluate your emotional attachment. This will help you make decisions about your future.
Pragmatic Owner
According to your answers, you are more of a pragmatic owner. Your prefer to remain objective, and use your head instead of your heart. You keep an close eye on the current state of the business and are not afraid to exit if your returns are not good.
Tips: Your objectivity can be useful in weighing pros and cons, and to see the importance of short-term planning. However, your pragmatism can keep you from seeing all of the long-term possibilities of the business. Remember the value of your business, which includes social benefits like the jobs provided to your employees, contributions to the community, and the family legacy attached to the business.
