Wednesday, December 13, 2006

What is an entrepreneur ?

An entrepreneur is a person who takes an idea and an opportunity, and turns them into a profitable enterprise by harnessing the necessary skills and resources to manage the risks involved. The real thrill of entrepreneurship is creating something from nothing. This requires vision, creative thinking, a knack for getting things organized, and a lot of hard work.There is no single 'entrepreneurial personality-type', but there are characteristics that most successful entrepreneurs share. According to one writer, these include:

  • A desire to take responsibility and be in control
  • A preference for moderate risk (contrary to popular belief, entrepreneurs are not wild risk-takers; they must of necessity face business risks, but these are carefully considered and managed)
  • A steadfast confidence in their ability to succeed
  • A high level of energy
  • An orientation toward the future
  • A skill in organizing
  • A love of achievement

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1 comment:

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