Trying to decide what kind of business to start? A career assessment can provide some clues. Career coach Patricia Soldati has done some pretty exhaustive research about what career assessment tools are the best. Here are her conclusions:

1. None provide answers, only clues - you are your own best filter for their accuracy and applicability

2. The Internet freebies and "for pennies" approach...well, you get what you pay for.

3. The experts unanimously agree that, for a true picture of your vocational landscape, it's important to take more than one assessment.

4. The most reliable tests are probably the MBTI, Strong, plus an entrepreneur assessment if you are considering starting your own business.

5. The real question for career coaches and their clients is "How can we use this info to create viable possibilities for you?"