Nov 08 2012
What it Takes to be an Entrepreneur
After hearing stories of multiple entrepreneurs’ rises to success, it’s hard not to get inspired. I’m sure I’m not the only one who leaves class thinking “Hey, that could be me one day!” But is that motivation enough, or are ther
– They enjoy what they do. If entrepreneurs are passionate and gain satisfaction from what they are doing, they are more likely to put in the effort to achieve it.e some people out there who are just born to become entrepreneurs? According to www.entrepreneur.com, there are 25 common characteristics of successful entrepreneurs. Here’s just a few of the ones that stood out:
– They plan EVERYTHING. Not only is it important to plan ahead through analyzing, researching and making conclusions, but also to make goals and have specifics to continue working towards.
– They self-promote (shamelessly, but without being obnoxious). Self-promoting is an important marketing tool for entrepreneurs because they can’t just wait and hope for the masses to discover their products or services.
– They take time off. Although it may be tempting to jump in 100% and work around the clock. A break, no matter how small, can keep entrepreneurs from burning out.
There’s a lot more to an entrepreneur than just a great idea. They need the passion and drive to follow
through with their endeavor to the end, even through the rough times. Do you think you have what it takes?
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