Table 1 Measure for items mentioned in the questionnaire.

1. Whatever it takes, I’ll get my own business off the ground.

2. My lifelong goal is to start my own successful business.

3. I will get my business up and running whatever it takes.

4. In future, I plan to launch my own business.

5. Having the time and money to start my own business is a dream of mine.

6. I will be my boss than work for someone else.

1. My parents are supportive of my goal of becoming an entrepreneur.

2. My friends think that starting a business makes sense for me to choose.

3. My closest friends and family have always encouraged me to follow my path and try my hand at business.

4. My school has excellent resources for getting start-ups off the ground.

1. There are more upsides to being an entrepreneur than downsides.

2. The idea of making a living selling my wares is quite enticing.

3. I would start a business with the opportunity and the resources.

4. If I were to pick one career path out of several, it would be entrepreneurship.

5. Becoming an entrepreneur is one of my life’s most important goals.

6. Self-employment is a goal of mine.

7. I’ve been trying to figure out who I could model myself after.

1. If I wanted to launch a charity to aid the socially disadvantaged, people would be willing to support me.

2. People would support me if I intended to address a serious societal issue.

3. Entrepreneurs can be attracted to a business addressing social issues.

1. I would feel a lot of pressure.

2. I would be quite excited.

3. I find it to be quite tricky in the handicraft business.

4. I am confident that I will succeed in the handicraft business.

5. I would be incredibly overworked.

6. I am fully equipped to launch a craft business.

1. Creating and maintaining a business seems like something I could do easily.

2. I’m all set to start a thriving company.

3. I can decide what goes into a start-up business.

4. I have the real-world experience necessary to start a company.

5. I can initiate a business venture.

6. I think it would do well if I started a business.

7. Many people would back me up if I started a charity to help the poor and oppressed.

1. I can create an environment at work where individuals are encouraged to attempt new things using digital technology.

2. I can design a sustainable product at work that inspires individuals to attempt new things using digital technology.

3. I can motivate individuals to take the initiative and responsibility for their thoughts and actions in this digital time.

4. I can encourage positive workplace behaviour.

5. I can form organisations or partnerships with others in small handicraft firms.