Qualities of a Successful Entrepreneur
March 3, 2010 by Lyve Alexis Pleshette
Filed under Briefs, Success Tips
What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur? This is a question that every business owner wants to know, with many trying to understand if there’s some magic formula to achieving success.
This video discusses the qualities that successful entrepreneurs typically have, and these are:
- Have a clear vision of what you want to achieve.
- Be passionate with what you do.
- Identify and focus on your strengths.
- Have a strong faith in your idea, your capabilities and yourself; though your confidence should be balanced with calculated risks.
- Plan how you will achieve your vision.
- Constantly look for ways to network
- Be willing to learn.
- Have the courage to persist and persevere.
- Discipline yourself.
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Great list! The number one thing I find that helps entreprenuers is to plan for the unexpected. I will see some business builders do great , then hit a minor unexpected road bump in their business and fall apart.
Part of being an entrepreneur is to celebrate the good times and prepare for when something goes wrong, and have a plan of action.
Business is not just about success but also about planning, and executing. The best business owners know that their will be problems that arise, having the skill and mindset to handle those obstacles along with success will make for a great entrepreneur
I love this blog.
Megan
An entrepreneur business womnan needs a back up plan. If she gets sick no one is covering her. No workmans comp, or unemployment check. What kind of insurance should she look into for hard times?
Looking forward to read more of your posts in the future. Go for it!.